Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities of the role:

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations and emergencies, telephone consultations/triage, e-consult and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, patient test results, referral letters NHS/private, paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner;

• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, recording clear and contemporaneous IT based consultation notes to agreed standards;

• Collecting data and participating in Practice audits

• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions and prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines.

• Provide reports for employers, solicitors and insurance companies and complete medical certificates, benefit agency forms etc. Ensure that all work carried out which carries a private fee is properly recouped and accounted for.

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, eg, prescribing, safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, QOF Assessment, CQC regulation.

• Maintaining and updating PDP.

• Attending training, Practice Meetings and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

• Meet all tight deadlines to ensure that the Practice meets quality standards and receives the designated funding (e.g. Quarterly Enhanced Services returns, annual QOF audit etc.)

  The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members;

• Communicate effectively with patients and carers;

• Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

  The post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A vocationally trained and accredited GP, preferably with MRCGP.
• A good knowledge of and interest in general practice and primary care.
• Current registration with the GMC.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Previous experience in triage would be of great benefit.
• A good understanding of GMS contracting requirements and the operation of the Quality Outcomes Framework process.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Kingsnorth Medical Practice

Address

Ashford Road

Kingsnorth

Ashford

Kent

TN23 3ED