Gp, Doctor​/Physician

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed GP to join our friendly, well established training Practice based in Fremington, North Devon. We currently have 6 clinical Partners (5 GPs and 1 ANP), and an experienced multi-disciplinary team that look after a patient population of approximately 7,900.

We are keen to offer a flexible working environment that promotes a good work/life balance and are looking for a 6 session a week salaried GP. (Some of these sessions will be covered via the GP ARRS funding).

Main purpose of therole: Fremington Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive primary care team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinician who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient-centred care within amodern general practice environment.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive primary care services to ourregistered and temporary patients while working collaboratively with the widermultidisciplinary team to maintain the highest standards of clinical care and patient experience

Thepost-holder will undertake a wide range of clinical and administrative responsibilities associated with general practice.

We currently have 6 clinical Partners (5 GPs and 1 ANP), and an experienced multi-disciplinary team that look after a patient population of approximately 7,900.

Why work for us?

• Family feel practice
• Modern, purpose-built premises that have recently undergone renovation
• Regular team building activities/treats for the teams
• CQC rated Good
• Five forward thinking and proactive GPs
• Two experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioners
• A dedicated and experienced Practice Nursing Team
• Proactive and forward-thinking management team
• GP Triage Practice
• Document workflow via Anima
• Use of Heidi Health
• A compliment of Medical Students and Student Nurses
• A well regarding Training Practice with F2s and Registrars (Currently 2 Registrars and 2 F2s)
• Use of Accu Rx for patient communication
• High QOF Achiever
• Partner owned Property
• TPP Systm One
• 6 weeks Annual leave and one weeks study leave (pro rata)
• Indemnity (above the Crown Scheme) related to your salaried role paid for by the Practice
• Member Practice of the Barnstaple Alliance Primary Care Network which the Practice has the provision of extended staff roles of Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, First Contact Physios, Paramedics, Nurse Specialists, Social Prescribers and Care Co-ordinators

Clinical Responsibilities

• Undertake face-to-face consultations, telephone consultations, triage calls and home visits in accordance with the Practice timetable.
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
• Provide appropriate treatment, advice, counselling and health education to patients.
• Respond to medical problems presented by temporary residents where required.
• Develop and implement care plans in line with Practice disease management protocols.
• Support the management of chronic disease conditions and preventative healthcare initiatives.
• Refer patients appropriately for further opinions, investigations and interventions in accordance with Practice protocols.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and appropriate consultation records.
• Prescribe safely and effectively in line with local and national prescribing guidance.
• Process repeat prescriptions, pathology results, clinical correspondence and associated paperwork in a timely manner.
• Participate in the education and training of medical students where appropriate.
• Undertake all duties expected of a GP working within primary care.

Clinical Governance and Quality

• Maintain and update clinical records and databases accurately to support QOF and Enhanced Services requirements.
• Use appropriate clinical coding systems.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement activity and significant event reviews.
• Contribute to practice performance monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Attend practice meetings and other relevant forums as required.
• Support adherence to the Practice complaints procedure and governance framework.
• Maintain current mandatory training including CPR, anaphylaxis and safeguarding competencies.
• Teaching and training of students, doctors and nurses.

Communication and Team working

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to patients requiring alternative methods of communication.
• Contribute positively to a supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Attending training, Practice Meetings and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
• Participation in an annual individual performance review, annual GP Appraisal including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development for Revalidation.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and…