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The practice manages a patient list of approximately 17,000 and is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and ongoing medical education, hosting daily discussions for clinical staff. Candidates should hold the necessary GMC qualifications and be prepared to fulfill standard GP responsibilities within primary care, ensuring compliance with practice policies related to prescribing, confidentiality, and health and safety. The position consists of 6 sessions per week, with salary dependent 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.
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
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