Posted 5 days ago
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Job summary
Grove Medical Centre are seeking to welcome a Salaried GP to the practice to ideally work 6 sessions per week.
You will be part of an exciting, dynamic team, led by a new Partnership of 3 clinical and 1 non-clinical Partners, keen to look at new ideas and ways of working. You will join a practice where staff are supportive and welcoming as we pride ourselves on providing a positive environment to work in and encourage staff to embrace this and use their initiative.
The surgery is busy and your clinics will be a mixture of phone calls and face to face appointments.
Main duties of the job
- Undertaking a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion.
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting medical problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the organisation.
- Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
- Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols.
- Providing health education.
About us
The surgery is purpose built and modern with a large carpark in the sunny seaside town of Felixstowe.
The whole team is very inclusive and welcoming.
We host Ipswich Hospital Endoscopy Service, ID Medical, Hearing Care Centre in the building.
Essential experience
- Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
- A professional, friendly and patient-focused approach.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with data protection requirements.
- Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and patient safety.
- Willingness to undertake relevant training and ongoing professional development.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and treating patients with dignity and respect.
Essential qualifications
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
- Be on the NHSE medical performers list
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: Primary Care Careers
Address: Grove Rd, Felixstowe, Essex, IP11 9GA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Contact
Recruitment Team, Grove Medical Centre
Working pattern: Part-time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Depending on experience
Closing date: 31 December 2026.
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