Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic GP to cover maternity leave at the Goodinge Group Practice, with excellent clinical and communication skills to work with our friendly multi-disciplinary team.
This is offered as a 12 month fixed-term contract and will be to cover a specific GPs list who will be going on maternity leave from Mid-December.
The successful candidate will undertake the full range of duties associated with a GP within an NHS general practice setting, alongside our substantive salaried GP team. Responsibilities include conducting face-to-face and telephone consultations, reviewing and actioning test results, issuing prescriptions, managing clinical correspondence, and making appropriate referrals, as well as supporting the ongoing care of our registered patient population.
You will work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary clinical and administrative team to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care within a friendly and supportive practice environment.
The Goodinge Group Practice puts patient care at the heart of what it does and maintains the values of teamwork, professionalism and compassion in providing traditional family medicine to the local community.
The Practice offers a salaried fixed-term contract - up to £13,500 per session per annum - depending experience - with full salaried benefits, on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Benefits include:
- Two weeks pro rata private study leave, and two dedicated sessions for appraisal - one for appraisal, one for appraisal preparation.
- 6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata.
- BMA model contract and paid medical defence subscriptions.
The Practice is an established GP training practice. We provide supervision and training for clinical and non-clinical staff members and offer support to our salaried GPs, including those on our fixed-term contracts, through weekly mentoring with a GP partner if desired.
Person Specification: Essential:
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- GMC registration with licence to practise
- Inclusion on the NHS Performers List
- Experience working as a GP in UK general practice
- Competence in managing acute presentations and chronic disease in primary care
- Safe and effective prescribing practice
- Strong communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to high quality, patient-centred care
- Good record keeping and understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, and risk management
Desirable:
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Familiarity with EMIS and structured clinical templates