ARRS GP – Oldwood Surgery & Battle Health Centre
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We are looking for newly qualified (within 2 years of completion of CCT and not having had any previous substantive posts), enthusiastic, forward-thinking GP to join our Rural Rother practices at Oldwood Surgery in Robertsbridge and Battle Health Centre in Battle, East Sussex. You will be required to work 2-3 sessions per week (Monday – Wednesday AM’s).
You will be required to work at both practice sites and undertake duties governed by the GMS contract and Direct and Local Enhanced Services including:
• Face to face and telephone consultations
• Patient Home visits and Nursing/Care Home visits
• Checking and signing repeat prescriptions
• Administration - dealing with queries, patient test results, referral letters NHS/private, tasks, emails and other paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner
• Cover all clinical management of patients as appropriate, including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate
• Develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients needs and wishes and in line with current practice disease management protocols, as well as wider guidance such as that from NICE
This role will support our existing team of 2 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GP’s, 3 Practice Nurses and 1 Phlebotomist. You will also work alongside a range of local providers from primary care, community services, social care and the voluntary sector to offer more personalised, coordinated health and social care to the local patient population. They currently include Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, ANP’s, Physiotherapists, Mental Health and Wellbeing Coaches,Social Prescribers and Care Coordinators
Introduction
We are a two Partner semi-rural practice of approximately 6300 patients, with two sites based in Robertsbridge and Battle, East Sussex.
We are looking for a newly qualified (within 2 years of completion of CCT and not having had any previous substantive posts), enthusiastic, forward-thinking GP to join our Rural Rother practices at Oldwood Surgery in Robertsbridge and Battle Health Centre in Battle, East Sussex.
We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible
We are a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking team, striving to provide the best quality care to our patients.
We have a strong and supportive PPG, high patient satisfaction, a Good CQC rating (aiming for Outstanding) and achieved 100% in QOF last year and have been ranked 3rd in Sussex as voted for by our patients.
We are finalising exciting plans for a new surgery in Robertsbridge, expected to be operational in the next two years. This will enable us to expand our services and we would consider any special interests you would like to develop.
About us
- Work-life balance a priority
- 2 GP Partners and 3 Salaried GP’s, a cohesive group, who support and encourage each other through the diverse nature of General Practice
- 3 Practice nurses, 1 phlebotomist
- Experienced and friendly administrative team
- Part dispensing practice
- Comprehensive enhanced services including dermatology GPSI and minor surgery (with aspirations to support additional enhanced service/GPSI work as may be desired by the successful applicant)
- EMIS web patient administration system
- Competitive salary £10,000 - £10,500 per session, based on experience
- 6 weeks holiday plus pro rata bank holidays & 1 week study leave
- Supportive of personal development
- Aspirations to be a training practice in the new surgery
Our Mission is to:
Deliver the highest standard of quality integrated care that meets the needs of the individual and helps prevent ill health, improve wellbeing and be responsive to the needs of the local community.
We will do this by working in partnership with our PPG, Primary Care Network, community health and social care colleagues and within the best use of NHS resources.
Primary Care Network
We are part of Rural Rother PCN and have close working relationships with the six GP practices in the network. Our Quality & Improvement Group of GPs meet quarterly and our Practice Managers meet weekly.
Our Website
Find out Find out more about us by viewing our website: Oldwood Surgery & Battle Health Centre
Should you wish to discuss this job opportunity further, please contact Dr Andrew Sewell andrew.sewell2@nhs.net or Dr Lorna Davey ldavey@nhs.net
Applications should be submitted with an up to date CV and covering letter which confirms you meet the eligibility criteria. Applications should be marked for the attention of Dr Andrew Sewell and Dr Lorna Davey and emailed to sxicb-esx.oldwood@nhs.net.