General Practitioner

Job summary

Full/Part Time Salaried GPs - We would like to recruit a Salaried GP for Ringland Medical Practice based in Newport. The successfulcandidate will work alongside an established team of GPs and other alliedhealth professionals. Candidates can create a job that works for both them& us, as we aim to help people fit the job around their own lives.

Ideally we are looking at either 6 or 8 sessions per week.

Allforms of job share or term time working will be considered. If you would liketo work with us you will find a supportive team who encourage innovative thinking,challenge the status quo and value personal development. We want to developindividuals not just GPs.

Because of our size and composition there is always something for you to get involved in. It may be cluster work or chronic conditions or mentoring, really whatever you want to do which adds value to the practice will be considered.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary

- BMA Model Contract

- Professional development opportunities

- Supportive and collaborative work environment

- NHS Pension scheme

- Flexible working options

- Financial assistance towards medical defence fees

We are an outward looking practice holding regular communityMDTs with the Placed Based Care Hub facilitating support for our patients fromcommunity groups, housing associations and wider partners. As you can see we donot want to rest on our laurels and are always open to new suggestions from allof our employees on how we can work smarter.

Main duties of the job

Thepost-holder will undertake a variety of dutiesincluding surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visitingpatients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing withrequests, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation topresenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health careworkers within the organisation.

About us

Why Choose To Work At Ringland Medical Practice?

Expert Medical Team: Our experienced team ofdedicated doctors, nurses, and advanced healthcare professionals are committedto delivering top-notch medical care.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: We are very excitedto be moving into brand new accommodation in early 2025 when the integrated Health and Wellbeing Centre in Newport East, the 19 Hills Health& Wellbeing Centre opens.

Comprehensive Services: We offer a wide range ofmedical services, so whatever your interests, we've got you covered.

Training Practice: We aim to become a GP training practice in the near future and aim to host our first trainee inFebruary 2025.

Collaborative Environment: Join a team ofdedicated healthcare professionals who value open communication, teamwork, anda supportive atmosphere.

Professional Development: We're invested in yourgrowth Access ongoing training, workshops, and opportunities for careeradvancement.

Diverse Patient Population: Embrace theopportunity to work with a diverse range of patients, each with uniquehealthcare needs.

Patient-Centred Approach: At RMP, our patientsare valued individuals. We listen to their concerns, and tailor our services tosuit requirements.

A Friendly and Welcoming Environment.

We are also one of the very few GP partnerships in Wales whopay all of our staff at or above the Real Living Wage.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, thepost-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of dutiesincluding surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visitingpatients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing withqueries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation topresenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health careworkers within the organisation.

Assessing the health care needs of patients withundifferentiated and undiagnosed problems

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signsof illness

In consultation with patients and in line with currentPractice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health

Providing counselling and health education

Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseloadand referring to other care providers as appropriate

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes toagreed standards

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeatprescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)

Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribingformulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate

The post-holder will be expected to cover On Call sessions aspart of a rota

Person Specification

Other attributes

Essential

Demonstrable professional development. Demonstrate initiative, working without direct supervision. Can respond to a demanding environment. Multi-site working. Full driving license.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills. Competent IT skills. Understanding of the pressures faced by GPs and healthcare teams. Understanding of QIF.

Desirable

An interest in training & education.

Qualifications

Essential

Medical degree / qualifications. GMC registered. Welsh performers list inclusion.

Desirable

GP Trainer qualification.

Experience

Essential

GP training and experience. Evidence of learning from significant clinical events.

Desirable

Knowledge of EMIS Web. Willing to develop an interest in a specific disease area / chronic disease management.

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