Salaried GP

Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Salaried General Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team, working 5 sessions per week. Specific working days can be discussed and agreed with some flexibility.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established, forward-thinking rural teaching practice.

The role offers a competitive sessional rate, inclusive of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) time, alongside access to the NHS Pension Scheme and medical indemnity cover re-imbursement.

South Axholme Practice has a population of approximately 15,000 patients, operating across five sites located in Epworth, Belton, Haxey, Owston Ferry, and West Butterwick.

Due to our multi-site structure, the successful candidate must be able to travel between sites as required.

You will be working alongside a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team consisting of 9 GP Partners, 1 Salaried GP, 3 Emergency Care Practitioners (ECPs), 4 Practice Nurses, 3 Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), 3 GP Assistants (GPAs), 1 Clinical Pharmacist, 1 Pharmacy Technician and a dedicated team of reception, administrative, and dispensary staff.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality patient-centered primary care
• Manage a varied clinical caseload including routine and urgent appointments both face to face and over the telephone
• Participate in duty/triage sessions as required
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records

About us
The Isle of Axholme offers a unique rural working environment with strong community links, while still being within easy reach of larger towns and cities.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and friendly practice. As a teaching practice we encourage professional development.

Our Ethos is to deliver the highest quality of care and to support our community.

South Axholme Practice has a population of approximately 15,000 patients, operating across five sites located in Epworth, Belton, Haxey, Owston Ferry, and West Butterwick.

Due to our multi-site structure, the successful candidate must be able to travel between sites as required.

Job responsibilities
Job Description
All tasks listed in Main Duties plus:

• Debrief Registrars as and when required
• Home Visits as required
• Clinical Administration including the actioning of clinic letters, pathology results and completing medical reports in a timely manner
• Participate in educational, practice and clinical meetings
• Attend training and events organised by the practice and the ICB/Federation
• Contribute to the development and improvement of the practice
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate

In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Person Specification
DBS
Essential

• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Experience
Essential

• Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration
• Inclusion on the NHS Performers List
• Excellent communication and clinical skills
• Ability to work across multiple sites
• Commitment to high-quality patient care

Desirable

• Experience working in a rural or multi-site practice
• Interest in teaching or mentoring
• Experience in training environments
• Experience with EMIS clinical system

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.