Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and patient-centred Fixed-Term Salaried GP to join our friendly team at St Stephen's Health Centre for 3 sessions per week. We are committed to delivering high-quality care to our diverse local community in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are enthusiastic about delivering outstanding patient care and enjoy working as part of a forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide high-quality primary care services to our patient population, delivering care across a broad range of acute and long-term conditions through face-to-face and telephone consultations. The role consists of three sessions per week (Thursday PM, Friday AM and Friday PM), with 12-minute appointments and dedicated time for clinical administration, prescribing and referrals. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

About us
St Stephens Health Centre is a well-established NHS practice committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care to our diverse local community. We are a friendly and forward-thinking team that values collaboration. Our values of Respect, Empower and Compassion underpin everything we do, shaping how we care for patients and support one another as colleagues. We are committed to creating a caring, inclusive and respectful environment where both patients and staff can thrive.

Job responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality medical care to the practice population.
• Provide services in line with the GMS contract and relevant enhanced services.
• Assess, diagnose and manage acute and long-term conditions.
• Prescribe safely and effectively in accordance with local and national guidance.
• Process referrals, repeat prescriptions, test results and other clinical administration in a timely manner.
• Participate in the practice triage and duty doctor rota as required.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Attend and contribute to clinical and practice meetings.
• Support the training and development of medical students and other healthcare professionals in training.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified General Practitioner
• MRCGP
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Inclusion on the National Performers List
• Appropriate medical defence indemnity (MPS/MDU) or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Experience working in Primary Care/General Practice
• Experience managing a broad range of acute and long-term conditions
• Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement activities
• Understanding of the GMS contract
• Experience of prescribing and medicines management
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS Web
• Experience supporting medical students or healthcare professionals in training
• Experience leading service improvement projects
• Experience of QOF and Enhanced Services delivery

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: St Stephen's Health Centre
Address: Bow Community Centre, William Place, London, Greater London, E3 5ED, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.ststephenstowerhamlets.nhs.uk/Home/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Practice Manager
Adam Hayes
adam.hayes1@nhs.net
02089801760