Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a GP to join a forward thinking and innovative practice in Lewisham along the border with Bromley. We have a 10,500-patient list size in a diverse suburban patient population with wide ranging health needs. The practice in Downham Health & Leisure Centre and is easily accessible by public transport.

Working collaboratively with our PCN, ICB and other neighbouring practices, our MDT team consists of a GP Partners, 3 salaried GPs, 2 associate GPs, 1 ANP, 2 Physician Associates, Practice Nurses, HCA and 2 Clinical Pharmacists, who are very well supported by an established management and administrative team. The post holder will manage a diverse suburban patient caseload with wide ranging health needs, ensuring the highest standards of care.

We have partnered with Doctaly Assist (https://doctalyassist.com/) to develop digital pathways to improve access for our patients and we feel this role would suit Portfolio GPs who are looking to develop their leadership skills and get involved in service transformation. As part of this role you will develop a deep understanding of how General Practice contracting works, learn about Health Technology development and support digital transformation. One of our partners is a former Primary Care Chief Clinical Information Officer for SEL ICB and will be on hand to provide support and mentorship.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within the practice clinical team to deliver effective, high-quality care, treatment and advice to our patients through face to face, telephone, video and online consultations, making every contact count!

If desired the post holder can be supported to develop leadership role within the clinical / practice team.

The position involves supporting the practice to deliver its core responsibilities but also to help transform the way it delivers these in a sustainable way. Ideally, we are looking for someone who with support and mentorship will be willing trial new ways of working and to ensure a Customer Service led approach to delivering patient care to our population.

Support with the normal duties of a GP working in primary care:

Face to Face Clinics, telephone and online consultations

Referring patients to other organisations where clinically indicated

Prescribing in accordance with patients' needs, adhering to guidance and prescription reviews

Maintaining accurate clinical records in line with good practice

QOF/local contract work as agreed

Participation in the enhanced access contract by providing a services outside core standard hours.

Participation in the on call rota (duty doctor) and home visits (rare as young mobile population)

Participation in the educational supervisor rota (after suitable induction and assessment period)

All clinical administration.

About us

The practice is looking for 4 to 6 sessions of GP Salaried Role including extended hours per week, which are flexible. This could be one GP or a Job share. In accordance with the practice timetable, the post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties including Face to Face and Telephone consultations, Share of Duty Cover. They will help to lead the MDT including leadership and oversight of our new ChatDoc streaming service which is managed by the Duty Doctor and wider team. There will be an opportunity to develop areas of interest. The successful candidate will be a proactive and key addition to the Practice Team - they will be expected to actively participate in practice meetings. We offer a competitive salary, NHS pensions, six weeks holiday, and one week of study leave pro rata.

About us

ChatDoc Digital Service launched Dec 2022 and digital pathways developed in partnership with Doctaly.

High QOF achieving practice

CQC rated good

Training Practice (Lewisham VTS)

EMIS Web clinical system

Wide range of local enhanced services offered

Community service on-site

Support allied health professionals/MDT working

Support Digital Transformation of services with significant mentorship