Salaried GP/ Partner

Saxmundham Health

The closing date is 31 March 2021

Job overview

Saxmundham Health is a Semi Rural Dispensing Practice based in the town of Saxmundham, Suffolk.

Our thriving, semi-rural PMS practice of 9500 patients is truly multi-disciplinary with a GOOD CQC Rating.

Job share and flexible working will be considered.

This role will be integrated within the North East Coastal Primary Care Network.

We are both forward-thinking but also more importantly forward-acting. We have daily Physio presence and 10 sessions a week of Mental Health nursing. We want to recruit a like- minded individual or duo to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated team delivering high quality healthcare while putting the buzz back into General Practice.

We are working on developing a One Stop Shop for a site which already has full Planning Consent for an NHS Nursery, Cafe, Social Care Hub, Out of Hours, Ambulance and a Training and Education Centre.

Main duties of the job

"We aim to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients and to all those who use our Practice"

We are a forward thinking Practice led by a GP Partner and a non- clinical Partner with shared management and clinical leadership. The culture is encouraging, supportive, forward thinking and there is a commitment to continually improving the quality of healthcare focusing on its 9500 patients.

The most valuable asset is our staff and our reputation.

About us

Working alongside 2 Partners, 5 Salaried GPs, Nurse Consultant, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Paramedic, Mental Health Nurse and Social Prescribers.

We also have a 2 session Clinical Pharmacist and a Medicines Management Assistant.

Established Nursing Team including Health Care Assistants and Phlebotomist.

Overall Good CQC Rating.

Fully integrated clinical system using EMIS Web.

9500 patients.

Please review our detailed job description including the generous benefits! We are a well-established rural practice located in Saxmundham, Suffolk. Good Transport links with easy access to the A12 and local Train Station

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Purpose of the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a GP to join our team and to work in an innovative practice in Saxmundham, to support Partners and five salaried GPs to manage a busy and interesting clinical caseload. The appointee will also have the opportunity to mold the role, leading on key disease management and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including minor surgery consultations and emergencies, telephone consultations and queries, triaging, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, patient test results, patient medical reports and examinations (e.g. Insurance Companies) on behalf of the Practice, referral letters paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.

Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards.

Collecting data for audit purposes.

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible).

Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines.

In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, annual QOF Assessment of the Practice.

A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.

Keep a portfolio.

Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.

Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records.

Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Meet all tight timescales/deadlines for audits and written returns to ensure that the Practice meets quality standards and receives the designated funding (e.g. Quarterly Enhanced Services returns, annual QOF audit etc.)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full qualified GP with GMC registration Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate). Eligible to be on a medical performers list Enhanced CRB check or willing to undertake UK work permit (if required, although interest in tier 2 sponsorships)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work on own initiative. Understanding of the pressures faced by GPs and Healthcare teams.
• Willingness to contribute to and participate in peer support group
• Full UK driving license and use of car.
• Ability to work in highly confidential environment.
• Ability to stay calm in a crisis.
• Strong levels of IT proficiency and familiarity with a Clinical System.
• Proven ability to handle a busy and varied primary care case load Proven ability to offer support within a clinical team and share learning points

Employer details

Employer name

Saxmundham Health

Address

Lambsale Meadow

Saxmundham

Suffolk

IP17 1DY

Employer's website

https://www.saxmundhamhealth.nhs.uk/

Salaried GP

Leiston Surgery

The closing date is 09 April 2021

Job overview

Due to relocation, there is an opportunity for a salaried GP position at Leiston Surgery.

.We pride ourselves in being an innovated team with highly motivated and experienced GPs, with strong management support and a skilled clinical and administrative supportive team, who are enthusiastic and committed to provide excellent patient service.

Dispensing Practice, with a list size of 8400

• High QOF achievement

• High Earning Practice

• Active patient group

• Social Prescribing

• Regular educational sessions held for all clinicians

• Good CQC rating

• Systmone

• PMS Contract

• Excellent relationship with our community teams

Main duties of the job

We are looking to provide opportunities for your career progression and development We have established contracts to provide primary care to the prison at Hollesley Bay and teach to undergraduates from UEA and Cambridge University.

We accept tier 2 visa applicants

About us

Our well established team comprises 5 GP Partners, Practice Paramedic, 2 Physician Associates, Clinical Pharmacist and a stable, high performing nursing team. As well as contracting to provide in house physiotherapy and mental health support

We are a Training Practice & Teaching Practice for UEA, Cambridge Students, Registrars & UCL and support international post-graduate training.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the GP Partners to manage a busy caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. You will also have the opportunity to take part in leading on key disease areas and assist in developing healthcare services.

You will be responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the Leiston Surgery policies and protocols. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

To facilitate the development of the role, the practice and the individual, all personnel should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the practice.

• In accordance with the surgery timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.

• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation

• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems

• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

• In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health

• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

• Providing counselling and health education

• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate

• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards on SystmOne.

• Collecting/entering/coding data for audit purposes, for example practice QOF codes

• Compiling and issuing computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions avoiding hand written prescriptions whenever possible)

• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate

• In general, the post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care

• On a rotational basis, undertake the duty doctor role.

• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

• Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training certificate or Equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training)
• National Performers List Registration

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• General understanding of the GMS contract
• Experience of medicines management

Employer details

Employer name

Leiston Surgery

Address

Main Street

Leiston

Suffolk

IP16 4ES

Employer's website

https://www.leistonsurgery.com/