Job summary
We have a vacancy for a 6 session GP to work on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is for a 12 month fixed term role.

Situated in the beautiful Forest of Dean, we work in a purpose-built medical centre occupied in August 2020. We offer 15 minute appointments with a growing list of just under 6000 patients.

We perform highly at QoF and enhanced services alongside optional improved access.

Main duties of the job
General Practitioners see patients daily to care for their general well-being. A General Practitioner main duties and responsibilities include:

• Complying with all legislation applicable to practising medicine
• Conducting physical examinations, tests or procedures to diagnose patients
• Maintaining accurate medical records for all patients
• Making recommendations for lifestyle changes to improve the patients quality of life
• Prescribing medication, treatment or therapy to patients
• Explaining test results and medical procedures to patients
• Training junior Doctors and other healthcare professionals
• Consulting with other Doctors about the specialised needs of some patients

About us
We have a wonderful team of 2 partners and 3 salaried GP's with a fantastic nursing team who will support you. We have a Clinical pharmacist, a pharmacy technician, a GP assistant, an ANP and other ARRS support staff.

As a training practice, we are open to newly qualified GPs and those who require tier 2 visa sponsorship. Gloucestershire is a beautiful county with quick links nationally and with good schools in the area.

Job responsibilities

• Complying with all legislation applicable to practising medicine
• Conducting physical examinations, tests or procedures to diagnose patients
• Maintaining accurate medical records for all patients
• Making recommendations for lifestyle changes to improve the patients quality of life
• Prescribing medication, treatment or therapy to patients
• Explaining test results and medical procedures to patients
• Consulting with other Doctors about the specialised needs of some patients
• Participation in Practice meetings
• Conduct Practice audits

Please see the job description document for full details.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified GP

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience in a GP Practice

Desirable

• It would be beneficial to the Practice for the applicant to have interests in specialisation areas

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Dockham Surgery
Address: Cinderford Medical Centre, Valley Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2NX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://dockhamsurgery.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Manager
Gerry Barclay
gerry.barclay@nhs.net
01594820010

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.