Join Our Thriving Team in Beautiful Bath.
We are a successful and progressive GP practice situated in the scenic outskirts of Bath. As our patient list continues to grow, we're looking for a forward-thinking and highly motivated salaried GP to join us for 4-6 sessions per week (with some flexibility to suit the successful candidate). Rated Outstanding by CQC, we are committed to clinical excellence in a supportive, engaging environment that prioritizes patient-centered care.
Main duties of the job
- In accordance with the practice timetable, the post-holder will make themselves 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 regarding presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the organization.
- Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
- Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols.
- Providing counseling 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.
- Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding handwritten prescriptions when possible).
- Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.
- Undertaking all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
About us
Our main surgery is located in the heart of Combe Down village on a leafy avenue, just a short walk from the charming Darling Deli - perfect for your morning coffee. We also operate a second site at Odd Down in the South of Bath. With 14,000 patients, we use a total triage model of care, which has received positive feedback from both patients and clinicians. This innovative approach promotes continuity, ensuring patients see the right clinician in an appropriate time frame, whilst also signposting to community services where appropriate.
Aspart of this redesign, we have amended our GP clinics to offer 15-minute face-to-face appointments, interspersed with 10-minute telephone calls and GP-initiated follow-ups. You'll be joining a supportive team of nine GPs, alongside four experienced nurse practitioners. An experienced team of practice nurses conduct the majority of chronic disease management, and the recent addition of GPAs has significantly reduced letters and administrative tasks.
Job responsibilities
Other responsibilities within the organization:
- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g., prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.
- A commitment to lifelong learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.
- Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organization.
- Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records.
- Contributing to the summarizing of patient records and read-coding patient data.
- Attending training and events organized by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Confidentiality:
- Patients entrust us with sensitive information related to their health and other matters, expecting confidentiality and appropriate handling.
- The post-holder may access confidential information relating to patients, carers, staff, and the practice as a business, which must be regarded as strictly confidential and only divulged to authorized persons.
Health & safety:
- The post-holder will implement and lead on health and safety and infection control measures as defined in practice policies and procedures.
- This includes using personal security systems, adhering to infection control standards, managing specimen handling, PPE use, and managing infection control protocols.
Equality and diversity:
- The post-holder will support the rights of patients, carers, and colleagues, respecting privacy, dignity, and individual needs.
Additional professional development includes participation in training, performance reviews, and ongoing learning activities.
Quality:
- Maintain quality standards within the practice, assess own performance, and contribute to team improvements.
Communication:
- Communicate effectively within the team and with patients and carers, recognizing needs for alternative communication methods.
Contribution to service implementation:
- Apply practice policies, standards, and guidelines, and participate in audits and service development activities.
Person Specification Qualifications
- Registration as a GP with the GMC.
- Eligibility to work in the UK and current performers list inclusion.
- Knowledge of SystmOne preferred.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any previous convictions.
Salary: Sessional rate of £10,500 - £12,000 depending on experience.