Job summary
We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic GP to join our team at Combe Coastal Practice in beautiful North Devon, situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in one of the only UK World Surfing Reserves with 2 National Parks located on its doorstep.

Main duties of the job
To provide high-quality, safe and effective general medical services to the practice population, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The post-holder will contribute to the delivery of primary medical services, clinical governance, and service development. There is a clear intention to support the successful candidate towards a future partnership opportunity, subject to mutual agreement, business need and performance.

About us
Combe Coastal Practice is one of the largest Practices in North Devon with a list size of approx 18,000 patients. Nestled between the sandy surfing beaches of Woolacombe and Croyde, and the rugged cliffs of Exmoor, we are perfectly situated for those looking for an amazing outdoors lifestyle whilst also delivering high quality patient care. Our clinical team comprises of Partners and Salaried GPs, a large nursing and patient coordinator team, and an ever-expanding team of multidisciplinary professionals via the PCN ARRS scheme including Paramedics, Clinical Pharmacists, FCPs, O/T's and Health and Wellbeing Team. Patient care is delivered from our main surgery in the harbour town of Ilfracombe and 2 branch surgeries in the coastal villages of Woolacombe and Combe Martin. Visa sponsorship is available for potential applicants if required.

Job responsibilities

• We are offering 6-8 sessions for a Partner or a Salaried GP with a view to Partnership.
• Close working relationships within our North Devon Coastal PCN.
• Individual patient lists to facilitate good continuity of care.
• High patient satisfaction scores.
• Dedicated urgent care, chronic disease management, women's health, minor surgery, pharmacy, first contact physio, and health and wellbeing teams.
• Outreach clinic for the homeless/vulnerably housed in Ilfracombe.
• Monthly mentor support for all new GPs to the practice if required.
• GP Training Practice with 3 established trainers.
• Placements for other learners such as student nurses and medical students.
• Internal educational learning programme throughout the year.
• Sabbaticals for Partners 3 yearly.
• Salaried GP would be list holding and includes generous leave and CPD time, adjusted appointments and additional indemnity included as part of the package.
• SystmOne clinical software with online patient services.
• Supportive community teams.
• Active member of the wider North Devon Health system.
• Purpose built, partner owned premises.
• PMS Contract Practice.
• Additional Mind The Gap indemnity Scheme paid for salaried GPs.
• Signatory to the Green Impact for Health scheme including 2 practice ebikes for home visits!
• Real Living Wage employer.

Job Description
1) Clinical responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary medical care to registered patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing and referral as appropriate.
• Undertake a mix of face-to-face, telephone and online consultations in line with the agreed job plan.
• Provide home visits when clinically appropriate and in line with our duty/visiting model.
• Manage acute presentations and contribute to same-day demand management according to practice and Urgent Care Team.
• Provide ongoing care for patients with long-term conditions, including medication reviews and evidence-based management.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records and correspondence in line with NHS and GMC requirements.

2) Administrative and professional responsibilities

• Complete clinical administration arising from consultations in a timely manner (e.g. results, referrals, letters, tasks), in line with the agreed job plan.
• Participate in practice meetings, clinical meetings and multidisciplinary discussions as required.
• Contribute to the practice's clinical governance activity, including audits, significant event reviews and learning from incidents/complaints.
• Support the training and development of the wider team where appropriate (e.g. medical students, GP trainees, ARRS staff), subject to experience and job plan.

3) Quality, safety and governance

• Work within practice policies and procedures, including safeguarding, infection prevention and control, information governance and prescribing policies.
• Contribute to maintaining standards required by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

4) Teamworking and communication

• Work collaboratively with GP colleagues, nursing team, practice management and the wider PCN multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues, including shared decision-making and safety-netting.
• Support a culture of mutual respect, continuous improvement and safe workload management.

5) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and appraisal

• Maintain GMC registration, revalidation and annual appraisal requirements.

Person Specification
Experience
Desirable

• Experience in quality improvement, teaching/training.
• Interest in practice development and longer-term commitment (including potential partnership).
• Interest in health inequalities.

Qualifications
Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and inclusion on the NHS England Performers List.

Additional information
Essential

• Evidence of up-to-date clinical practice and commitment to high standards of patient care.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication skills and commitment to patient-centred care.
• Commitment to clinical governance, appraisal and CPD.

Desirable

• The practice is open to exploring partnership with the successful candidate, subject to: mutual agreement; demonstrated clinical performance, professionalism and team fit; engagement with practice development and governance; agreement of partnership terms.

Employer details
Employer name: Combe Coastal Practice
Location: The Medical Centre, St Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: Depending on experience

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Apply through our website.