GP Salaried with focus on Mental Health provision

Job summary

We care for around 26,000 patients across St Leonards-on-Sea and Hastings. You’ll work a structured clinical day with protected breaks, catch-up slots and dedicated admin time, supported by regular clinical supervision and a friendly MDT

Responsibilities

Your week at a glance

• 6-8 Sessions per week
• 15-minute appointments
• Cap: 15 contacts per session
• Dedicated Mental Health sessions: up to 2 sessions a week (negotiable) to run MH reviews, complex case discussions and shared-care follow-up
• No on-call; home visits: Low
• Protected CPD plus 5 days study leave pro rota
• 30 days AL plus 8 BH (FTE)
• Indemnity included
• BMA model contract
• System: EMIS Web
• MDT: ANPs, ACPs, Clinical Pharmacists, PAs, Paramedics, MSK FCP, MHP
• Admin support: Dedicated document, admin team

What you’ll do patient-facing

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centred GP care across acute, chronic and preventive needs
• Consult in person or by telephone
• Support patients with mental health needs, working with our multidisciplinary mental health team to ensure appropriate care & follow-up
• Participate in clinical decision-making, triage, and referrals
• Engage in quality improvement & clinical governance activities as part of our team ethos
• Care/Nursing home ward rounds with support from Enhanced Care Team
• Lead in primary-care mental health: assessment, safety planning, brief interventions, step-up/step-down & shared-care follow-up with clear escalation pathways
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences & joint reviews with MH colleagues

What you’ll do non-patient-facing

• Clinical admin & governance: results handling, correspondence, documentation, audit, QI, and practice meetings

Requirements

As a Salaried GP you will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. You will be responsible for face to face and telephone consultations with patients presenting with a wide range of minor illness, urgent and same day requests for treatment and chronic disease management. You will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. You may also be required to complete home visits.
You will need to demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills. You will need to prioritise and triage the needs of the patients accordingly making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner.
Full, unrestricted GMC (GP Register) plus on the English National Performers List; strong communication and team ethos.

Essential

• MRCGP preferred for those completing their GP training before August 2007
• Knowledge of the NHS and understanding of clinical governance
• Able to work under pressure and within an ever-changing environment
• The ability to communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work flexibly as part of a team
• Good organisational skills
• Confident and effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Understand and have a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity
• Manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• Work confidently and accurately with data and information to present an accurate picture of analysis
• Use a methodical working approach and meet deadlines
• Be able to work under pressure and have clear systems/strategies in order to prioritise workload

Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS
• 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

About us

• At Hastings & Rother Healthcare, we believe work should be rewarding, inspiring and balanced
• We’re a friendly, forward-thinking group of practices offering GPs the chance to make a real difference in a supportive and innovative environment
• Three vibrant surgeries — Warrior Square, Churchwood & Old Town
• Supportive multi-disciplinary teams
• Collaborative, modern primary care
• A team that truly cares for patients and for each other
• Imagine finishing your clinic and walking to the beach for sunset
• Hastings offers the perfect blend of career opportunities and coastal lifestyle: stunning seafront & countryside walks
• A creative, cultural town full of life
• Excellent transport links to London, Eastbourne & Brighton or beyond
• Hastings is a place to grow, explore and belong

Benefits package

• Package & support
• Workload clarity: structured day with protected daily break, catch-ups and admin time
• Development: regular clinical supervision, appraisal and study time; inclusive employer with strong safeguarding culture
• Benefits: £ per session (DOE) plus NHS pension; annual leave: 6 weeks plus 1 week study (pro-rata); indemnity & GMC fees paid
• Systems: EMIS (desirable)

What you’ll bring

• Full, unrestricted GMC (GP Register) plus on the English National Performers List; strong communication and team ethos
• A passion for healthcare and evidence-based, person-centered care