We have vacancy for a 6 session salaried GP on a permanent contract within the Stokes Medical Group.  The role would be based at our Bradley Stoke site.

Job overview

Job summary

Stokes Medical Group (formed following the recent merger of Bradley Stoke Surgery and Stoke Gifford Medical Centre), looks forward to welcoming a new 6 session Associate GP to our excellent clinical team.

Main duties of the job

The Medical Group prides itself on providing high quality, patient-centred care in a happy working environment with excellent team work throughout all our practices.

We have a strong focus on training and development and would welcome newly qualified applicants that can be recruited under the ARRS scheme.

Stokes Medical Group is a dynamic, forward-thinking training / teaching practice with a strong ethos of learning and development. This permeates through everything that we do. Most importantly, we are friendly and supportive committed to helping you flourish. We have a great ethos of teamwork and professionalism and are proud of our working atmosphere.

Overview of your organisation

• Working days that are manageable, rewarding and fun.
• Team approach to driving change continuous improvement.
• Daily huddles to raise clinical queries, ask for help and share important social time.
• Associates buddied with GP partners for mentoring.
• Monthly education programme supports ongoing CPD.
• Having fun with social events and daily opportunities to unwind.
• 10 partners and 12 associate GPs supported by NPs and PAs.
• Caring for over 40,000 patients.
• 3 purpose built modern surgeries.
• Friendly, supportive and professional team with excellent team working ethos.
• Excellent Pharmacist, Administrative and Prescribing teams to support you.
• Outward facing and engaged with PCN, Locality and System Partners.
• Diverse mix of patients including 2x local care homes
• 6 weeks AL and 1 week study leave.

Located in the Stokes area of South Gloucestershire we are close to the M4/5 interchange and M32

Job description

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

1. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
2. The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
3. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
4. Effective management of long-term conditions
5. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
6. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
7. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
8. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
9. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
10. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
11. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
12. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
13. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
14. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
15. Prepare and complete the revalidation process
16. Commit to self-learning and in still an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
17. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
18. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
19. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
20. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent General Practitioner Certificate of Completion of Training Full GMC registration National Performers List registration Appropriate defence indemnity Evidence of current validation Evidence of last appraisal Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of medicines management

Desirable criteria

Experience of QOF and clinical audit Experience of ICB initiatives General understanding of the primary care contract

To apply for this position please send your CV and a covering letter to  Debbie Leach  -  Debbie.leach2@nhs.net

Debbie is happy to hear from you if you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal visit to meet the team and have a look around the Practice.