General Practitioner; GP

Please note that the working days are Tuesday, Wednesday/Thursday and Friday

We wish to recruit a up to 6 sessions (not less than 4 sessions) Salaried GP to join our Practice in Deptford, Lewisham.

We are a 16,000patient training practice based in the Waldron Health Centre, a modern,spacious facility in the heart of Deptford, North Lewisham. Deptford is adynamic, diverse, culturally rich and rapidly changing neighbourhood with pockets of deprivation alongside new developments. We are situated directly opposite New Cross station and within walking distance of Deptford DLR, and Deptford station.

Our practice values kindness,approachability, friendliness and compassion, alongside high standards of clinical care. Our working environment is supportive and collaborative. We area training practice and have a diverse clinical team including Advanced Nurse Practitioners and an internal Clinical Pharmacist. We also teach medical students and GP registrars. We very much work as a team and encourage and value everyone's contributions, no matter what their level of experience.

We have large numbers of students in our population and we have a close link with Goldsmiths University. We are committed to healthcare for all and to ensure everyone benefits we make special efforts to reach out to those patients who society disadvantages. We run a dedicated clinic for the homeless, for asylum seekers and a service for drugs and alcohol addiction.

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the GP contract
• Generic prescribing adhering to practice and national guidance
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy, and guidance
• Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

We are a Gold standard practice for the LGBTQ+ community

We have regular staff activities which are full of education, fun, food, dance and parties including:

• Practice Away Days
• Christmas Parties
• Bowling
• And other great team building activities.

Not only the above; we also offer an excellent Employee Assistance Scheme which includes:

• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme

If you are interested in joining our team, please complete the online application form on NHS jobs. We are looking forward to meeting you!

Please see attached job description for full role and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

The General Practitioner (GP) will act autonomously providing care for patients face to face, telephone consultations and home visits.

Working up to 6 clinical sessions per week, we are looking for innovative and caring individuals who can demonstrate our Practice values. You are interested in supporting and actively participating in the local health community. Above all you will be a passionate clinician, committed to driving general practice within our communities, and take pride in making a difference to peoples lives

Job responsibilities:

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the PMS contract
• Generic prescribing adhering to practice and national guidance
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy, and guidance
• Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing…