Job summary
White House Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic patient-centred Salaried GP to join our friendly and well-established team for 4 sessions per week. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive practice environment while benefiting from the wider resources, innovation and multidisciplinary expertise available through our Primary Care Network

Whether you are an experienced GP or newly qualified, we offer a welcoming environment where you can develop your clinical interests, build your portfolio and make a real difference to the local community

Main duties of the job
As a Salaried GP you will work as an autonomous practitioner, providing high-quality primary care services to our practice population while adhering to GMC standards of Good Medical Practice

The role includes

• Remote and Face-to-Face consultations
• Managing a varied and rewarding clinical workload
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
• Supporting and Mentoring other healthcare professionals where appropriate
• Contributing to the ongoing development and success of the practice
• Opportunities to pursue specialist interests

About us
White House Surgery is a friendly, well-established and patient-focused practice serving approximately 11,700 patient in the Folkestone Community. We pride ourselves in delivering high-quality, compassionate care while maintaining a supportive and collaborative working environment for our staff.

Our team includes;

• Experienced GPs
• Advanced Nurse Practitioners
• Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants
• Wider ARRS team members

Job responsibilities
Embrace the total triage model to undertake telephone, video and online consults with face-to-face appointments when required

Make Autonomous clinical decisions, including physical examinations, arranging investigations (e.g. bloods tests, scans) and referring to secondary care, community care or specialists

Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

Effective management of long-term conditions

Process of administration in a timely manner, including referrals and other associated tasks

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

Participate in clinical audits, Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and significant event reviews to improve patient care standards, clinical governance and continuous improvement initiatives

Attend practice and clinical meetings working within a multidisciplinary team

Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

Prepare and complete the re-validation process

Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development

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

Person Specification - Experience
Essential

• Fully qualified General Practitioner with current GMC registration and a licence to practise.
• Included on the NHS England Medical Performers List (or eligible for inclusion).
• Evidence of completion of GP Specialty Training (CCT) or equivalent.
• Experience of working within UK General Practice.
• Excellent clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload safely and effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, colleagues and external agencies.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good understanding of current NHS General Practice, QOF, enhanced services and clinical governance.
• Competent in using electronic patient record systems (EMIS Web experience desirable).
• Commitment to continuous professional development, appraisal and revalidation.

Desirable

• Experience of telephone and digital triage.
• Interest or experience in managing long-term conditions.
• Participation in quality improvement projects, clinical audit or service development.
• Special clinical interests that complement existing practice services.
• Experience of supporting care home patients or community-based services.
• Knowledge of local primary care networks (and integrated working.
• Ability to contribute to practice meetings and the ongoing development of clinical services
• Total triage and same-day access models.
• eConsults online consultation systems.
• Care home medicine.
• Population health management and multidisciplinary working within a PCN

Qualifications - Essential

• GMC Registered
• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• MRCGP
• Inclusion on the performers List
• MPS/MDUS/MDDUS membership
• DBS Enhanced 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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
The White House Surgery
Address: 1 Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4PU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.whitehousefolkestone.nhs.uk/
Contact: Practice Manager Amber Wilson at amber.wilson2@nhs.net or 01303298526