Job summary

Fixed term contract role to commence as soon as able (mid July ideally)

The post is maternity cover.

We are looking to recruit a Salaried GP to join our well-established practice for 4/5 sessions a week. Can be flexible on days.

You will work autonomously alongside our welcoming and supportive team. The clinical team meet for morning coffee breaks and lunchtime meetings if there are any questions/concerns.

Typically, you'll be working to 15 minute appointments. You would participate in the practice on call and extended hours rota this is shared across all the GPs at the surgery.

You will be entitled to 6 weeks leave plus 1 week study leave per annum (pro rated).

Main duties of the job

The following are the core responsibilities of the General Practitioner:

• Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMS contract, additional and enhanced services where appropriate.
• Perform clinical examinations of patients to assess, diagnose and monitor conditions
• Carry out patient consultations at home and within the surgery
• Carry out clinical examinations
• Diagnose and treat various illnesses/ailments
• Develop care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice; disease management protocols, provide counselling and health education.
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals as part of multidisciplinary teams
• Work in close collaboration with the practice team to ensure access targets are reached
• Attend clinical and team meetings as necessary.

There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be depending upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

About us

Courtside Surgery is situated in the town of Yate with free staff parking and amenities close by.

We serve the community of Yate and surrounding areas. Our patient population is c.15.5k.

You will be part of a large multi-disciplinary team. We have 6 partners and 6 salaried GPs working alongside a large clinical and back office team including our urgent care team, nursing team, physios and mental health nurses.

We consult using EMIS Web Clinical system with Ardens clinical decision support tool.

Courtside take great pride in the professional development of our team. We are also a GP training practice, we endeavour to support both F2 and GP trainees.

We actively participate in research projects.

Courtside have a great relationship with our Patient Participation Group.

We are an active member of the Yate and Frampton Primary Care Network, collaborating with 4 other local surgeries.

Please visit NHS Job Advert for the details.

For questions about the job, please contact Ellie Rees, Practice Manager at ellie.rees1@nhs.net