Salaried GP for a 6-Month Fixed Term Maternity in Redruth inRedruth PUBLISHED TUE 31 DEC 2024 Jump to job information section

Leatside Health Centre is looking for an enthusiastic salaried GP, to join our friendly, and supportive team for a 6-month fixed term contract to cover for Maternity Leave. We are forward thinking and committed to providing multidisciplinary services for our local population.

Provide all GP services required

Respond tomedical problems presented by patients, including history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral where appropriate

Provide appropriate preventative health care and advice

Adhere to the practice prescribing formulary, local and national guidelines

Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation

Record clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards

Compile and issue computer generated acute, and repeat prescriptions

Support practice staff, and respond to requests for advice and assistance from the reception, secretarial, prescription, PA and nursing staff

Attend MDT, clinical and practice meetings

Provide additional enhanced services to the practice that meet the needs of the patient population and maximise income streams to the practice

Awareness and compliance with all relevant practice policies & guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, and QOF

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

About us

JOB TITLE: Salaried GP

CONTRACT TERM: 6 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover

HOURS: 6 sessions - days to be agreed

SALARY: Depending on experience

Leatside Health Centre is looking for an enthusiastic salaried GP, to join our friendly, and supportive team for a 6-month fixed term contract to cover for Maternity Leave. We are forward thinking and committed to providing multidisciplinary services for our local population. We are also an established training practice with GP Registrars and Medical Students.

We hold a daily coffee session, with the opportunity for clinical staff to discuss any patient/clinical issues.

We are a large busy surgery located in Redruth, Cornwall, and have a combined list of circa 17,000 patients, with 6 Partners. We are members of North Kerrier East PCN.

Main duties of the job

Supported by the clinical and management team the post holder will act as one of the regular GPs within the practice, working alongside the practice team.

Provide general medical services for the practice population to a high standard dealing with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting. Comply with the practices General Medical Services GMS contract, DES/LES contracts and adhere to the principles of good medical practice.

You will be required to:

Provide all GP services required

Respond to medical problems presented by patients, including history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral where appropriate

Provide appropriate preventative health care and advice

Adhere to the practice prescribing formulary, local and national guidelines

Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation

Record clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards

Compile and issue computer generated acute, and repeat prescriptions

Support practice staff, and respond to requests for advice and assistance from the reception, secretarial, prescription, PA and nursing staff

Attend MDT, clinical and practice meetings

Provide additional enhanced services to the practice that meet the needs of the patient population and maximise income streams to the practice

Awareness and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, and QOF

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

Usual GMC GP qualifications must apply