Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Salaried GP (with potential opportunity for Partnership) to join our friendly team in the market town of Wigton. Enjoy the tranquillity of rural living, while being in close proximity to the Lake District National Park and stunning Solway Coast.

We are looking for 5 sessions ideally to work Thursday, Friday and 1 other session.

Main duties of the job
All normal duties and responsibilities with a GP working within primary care, including:

• Assessment and treatment of patients within the wide range of presentations in primary care
• Attending weekly team meetings and education meetings held on days when you are working
• Contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of clinical pathways and protocols for the management of common medical conditions
• Participating in clinical governance activity and contributing to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through the practice's audit programme
• Clinically related administrative and non-clinical duties necessary for the delivery of GMS
• Participating in the training and development of nurses, medical students and GP registrars in the practice.
• Supporting the practice staff and responding to requests for advice and assistance from the practice care navigation/admin, care coordination and nursing staff

About us
Embrace continuity of care and build long term relationships with patients, surrounded by the natural beauty and cultural heritage of this extraordinary region. We have a diverse population and care for around 9,100 patients. We have a modern spacious building with a variety of services that run from within it, including health visitor/midwifery and podiatry.

We are a supportive team who are committed to high-quality patient centred care whilst recognising the need for a healthy work life balance.

The Team includes two GP Partners, six salaried GPs, two Advanced Clinical Practitioners, clinical pharmacist, first contact physiotherapist, healthy living link worker and a highly performing practice nursing team and highly effective non-clinical team.

Operating under the Modern General Practice ethos, we utilise an effective blend of online consults, face to face and telephone consultations. Our GP-led triage system, working closely with skilled care navigators, enables every patient to be seen by the right professional first time and makes the best use of the expertise within our team.

As a supportive and collaborative team, we operate a GP buddy system that provides fair and consistent cross-cover for clinical administration, ensuring safe workload management and continuity during annual leave and non-working days.

Non-clinical administrative responsibilities are shared equitably across the clinical team with a focus on improving practice processes to minimise unnecessary work.

Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description;

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.

Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications
Essential

• Fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) National Performers List registration Appropriate defence indemnity Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS

Clinical Approach
Essential

• Strong clinical skills with an evidence-based approach to patient care. Proficient in using electronic health records and embracing new technologies. Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit General understanding of the GMS contract

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management Experience of ICB initiatives

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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).