Job summarySalaried GP Maternity CoverMinimum 3 months, starting mid to late October 20246 sessions per week, Tuesday, Wednesday and FridayThornhills Medical Practice is seeking to recruit a Salaried GP to cover maternity leave for one of our Assistant GPs. This is a fixed term post for a minimum of three months with an anticipated start date of mid to late October 2024.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. Duties will include but are not limited to, surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence, participation in duty doctor rota.About usThornhills is a highly regarded, 7 partner training practice with a happy established workforce. We prioritise high quality patient care and team work, whilst ensuring manageable workloads and offering flexible working patterns, personal development and education.We welcome an innovative approach to the working day.Indemnity bolt on paid in addition to salary.6 weeks annual leave pro rata and 1 week study leave pro rataFavourable contract in line with BMA model contract for GMS PracticesDaily team catch ups over coffee and end of the week social.Modern purpose-built premises with free parkingSupport for opportunities regarding education, personal development, and specialist interestsExtensive additional clinical workload support from, Paramedic Practitioners, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Clinical AdministratorsVast PCN workforceEMIS clinical system optimised and integrated with dictation softwareGMS 11 doctor training practice. ST3, ST2 and medical students14,800 patients in compact semi-rural areaEstablished, stable, cohesive partnershipConsistently praised, well-organised and effective management teamPCN lead practice. Successful and innovative PCN, with excellent relationships between our 5 member practicesTrack record of continual innovation in service designWide range of enhanced services, high QOF achievement and rated as good across all areas by CQCWell-engaged with other organisations in our healthcare landscape.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:The post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence as required.Participation in duty doctor rota.Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisationAssess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problemsScreen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illnessCover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriateIn consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for healthEnsure appropriate follow up of patientsRecord clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standardsCompile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possibleProviding counselling and health educationPrescribe generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidanceWork with and support other members of the primary health care team in delivering high quality primary carePromote the application of standards and codes of Practice set by the Royal College of General Practice, General Medical Council, Department of Health, local governing bodies and CQC.Play a role in the practice achieving agreed QOF and other key performance indicator targets.Take responsibility for targets and services allocated, e.g. a QOF area or an Enhanced Service.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 SpecificationQualificationsEssentialQualified GPCurrent GMC full registrationVocational Training Certificate or equivalentMembership of recognised defence unionMRCGPCurrently on a performers listNever been removed from a performers list for a detrimental reasonCopy of last DBS disclosure (a new DBS will be carried out if selected for recruitment)A demonstrable commitment to professional developmentUnderstands the importance of evidence-based practice and clinical effectivenessDesirableEvidence of recent self-directed learning or developmentDRCOGDFPDCHIUD fittingImplanon fitting and removalRecognised qualifications for GPregistrar trainingKnowledge of the current issues facing primary care and the wider NHSExperienceEssentialExperience of Microsoft OfficeapplicationsExperience of GP Clinical ITsystemsDesirableEMIS experienceDocman experienceKnowledge / Skill / CompetenciesEssentialExcellent communication (oral and written) and inter personal skillsAbility to listen and empathiseGood time managementExcellent keyboard and computer skillsProblem solving and a 'solutions focused' approachUnderstanding of ClinicalGovernance and quality issues as well as health and social policySound clinical skillsInitiative and drivePleasant and articulateAble to work under pressureSelf-motivated and positiveEmpathetic, honest, caringAdaptable and forward lookingEnthusiastic and energeticDiplomatic and consideredHard working, willing and flexibleObservance of strict confidentialityAbility to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.Flexibility of working hours to meet the needs of the practices clinical commitmentCar driverDesirableAbility and success in the implementation of change and/or service development within an organisationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameThornhills Medical PracticeAddressMartin SquareLarkfieldAylesfordKentME20 6QJEmployer's websitehttps://www.thornhillsmedical.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)