Job summary
Are you looking for a GP role where you can make a genuine impact whilst being supported by an experienced and collaborative team?

Lakeside Medical Practice is seeking a Salaried GP to join our thriving practice in Thamesmead, South East London. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive organisation that embraces innovation, values clinician wellbeing and is committed to delivering high-quality care to its local community.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate GP who enjoys working in a dynamic primary care environment and is keen to contribute to the ongoing development of services. In return, we offer a supportive working culture, opportunities for professional growth, regular peer support and the chance to help shape the future direction of the practice.

Whether you are an experienced GP or looking for your next long-term opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied clinical workload, including face-to-face, telephone and online consultations. A key part of the role will involve participating in the practice's total triage system, reviewing patient requests and ensuring patients are directed to the most appropriate clinician or service.

The post holder will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective and responsive care. There will also be opportunities to contribute to clinical decision-making, service improvement initiatives and the ongoing delivery of high-quality primary care services.

About us
Lakeside Medical Practice is a well-established PMS practice serving approximately 19,000 patients and is a member of North Bexley Health Care PCN.

We pride ourselves on maintaining a friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment where teamwork and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do. Our multidisciplinary workforce includes GPs, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, healthcare assistants and experienced administrative teams who work together to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

We are committed to supporting staff development and wellbeing through regular educational opportunities, clinical meetings and a culture of continuous improvement. Benefits include NHS Pension Scheme membership, free annual flu vaccination, on-site parking, staff wellbeing initiatives and opportunities to develop specialist interests within primary care.

Job responsibilities

• Undertake face to face telephone and online consultations
• Participate in the total triage system and review patient requests
• Assess diagnose and manage acute and long term medical conditions
• Prescribe medications safely and appropriately
• Develop and manage treatment plans
• Refer patients to secondary care and community services when required
• Undertake home visits when clinically appropriate
• Provide health promotion and preventative healthcare advice
• Maintain accurate clinical records using EMIS Web
• Work collaboratively with doctors nurses pharmacists paramedics healthcare assistants and administrative teams
• Participate in clinical governance quality improvement and audit activities
• Attend practice meetings training sessions appraisal and revalidation activities
• Support safeguarding responsibilities relating to children and vulnerable adults
• Comply with information governance confidentiality equality diversity and health and safety requirements

Person Specification
Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the NHS England Performers List
• MRCGP or equivalent qualification
• Eligible to work in the United Kingdom

Experience Essential

• Experience of working within UK General Practice
• Experience managing acute and chronic medical conditions
• Experience undertaking face to face telephone and online consultations
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Personal Attributes Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong clinical decision making skills
• Ability to work effectively within a busy primary care environment
• Commitment to high quality patient centred care
• Ability to participate in a total triage model
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults

Personal Attributes Desirable

• Experience using EMIS Web
• Experience of digital triage systems
• Interest in teaching training or quality improvement
• Special clinical interests relevant to primary care
• Experience working within a Primary Care Network

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.