Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed salaried GP (full or part time) to join our existing experienced and dedicated team here at Tower House.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred general medical services to the practice population
• Undertake a mix of face-to-face, telephone and home visit appointments
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions
• Prescribe safely and effectively in line with current guidelines and best practice
• Manage and monitor long-term conditions
• Review and action pathology results, clinical correspondence, and other patient-related documentation promptly
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, including nurses, physiotherapists and other allied health professionals
• Support safeguarding responsibilities for both children and vulnerable adults
• Contribute to quality improvement, audits, and practice development initiatives
• Engage in CPD and the appraisal process.
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

The list is not exhaustive and may change from time to time

About us
Tower House is a 14500 list size PMS practice located in the seaside town of Ryde on the Isle of Wight.

7 GP partners, 2 salaried GPs, 4 ANPs, a 15 strong nurse and HCA team all supported by a large reception/administrative team.

Our wider team includes:

• Clinical Pharmacist
• Mental Health Practitioners
• FCP practitioners
• Social Prescribers
• Health and Wellbeing Coach

We are a training practice supporting GP Registrars, Foundations Doctors, Medical Students and Apprentices.

We are a SystmOne practice using various IT software including eConsult and Accurx.

Job responsibilities
Please download the attached job description document for further information about this role and the expectations

Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified GP with full GMC registration status MRCGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Evidence of current validation evidence of last appraisal eligibility to practice in the UK independently.
• Experience of working in primary care environment
• experience of continued professional development
• experience of QOF and clinical audits
• Experience of medicines management
• General understanding of the primary care contract

Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills (Written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS/Systmone/Vision user skills
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with clinical management
• Ability to work under pressure in stressful situations
• Sensitive and empathic in distressing situations
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).