GP Salaried

Job summary

** Strictly no Agencies **

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic GP to work 4 – 8 sessions per week in our friendly town-based surgery in Horsham, West Sussex.

We are a practice of 15,900 patients, working collaboratively within an efficient PCN alongside three other local surgeries, looking after 35,900 patients in our area.

Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced GP we would like to invite you to apply to the practice. If you would like an informal tour with the Practice Manager, or chat with one of the partners, please get in touch.

Responsibilities

Sessions will include patient contact appointments, share of visits (where the Paramedic is unable to attend), administration (referrals, letters, blood results enquiries and any other documentation as required by and expected of a General Practitioner.

• The session duration will average 4 hours 10 minutes. Full time is equivalent to eight sessions
• Morning clinics commence at 08:30 and conclude at 11:30
• Afternoon clinics commence at 15:00 and conclude at 17:30
• Morning and afternoon sessions are usually between 9 to 15 appointments each, plus home visits
• Home visits are driven by demand and a fair share distribution of up to two per day
• Face to face appointments are 15 minutes in duration
• Telephone appointments are 10 minutes in duration
• You will be expected to do one Triage GP session per week
• When Triage GP, afternoon clinics will conclude at 18:30
• Extra Triage GP sessions may be requested to cover leave requirements. We aim to give a minimum of two weeks notice where possible
• You will have a named patient list
• The list will be calculated on a pro-rata basis relating to the number of weekly sessions worked
• You will be expected to attend clinical and organisational meetings when required, plus attendance of in-house and external training provided by the PCN and ICB

Requirements

Skills & qualities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of clinical governance and quality issues, as well as health and social policy
• Competent in the use of GP clinical IT systems
• Competent in the use of general IT systems, internet and office software such as Outlook
• Ability to listen and empathise
• Good time management

Qualifications

Essential

• Current GMC registration
• Currently on Performer’s list
• Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners

Desirable

• Clinical Supervisor or Educational Supervisor

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in General Practice

About us

Horsham is situated within easy reach of Gatwick and London, making it an ideal place to live and work. We are a mere 12-minute walk from Horsham train station, and right next door to Horsham park; 60 acres of green space with educational & sensory gardens, tennis courts, skate park, orienteering & a café, perfect for a lunch break away from the desk.

• Two established GP Partners
• Eight Salaried GPs
• Member of Horsham Collaborative Primary Care Network and the wider Horsham Neighbourhood
• CQC rated Good with consistently high QOF achievement
• Training practice with a strong emphasis on development and learning
• SystmOne clinical system and SystmConnect Total Triage
• Surgery Intellect AVT scribe for consultations
• Innovative team culture and a forward thinking practice
• Support from experienced ARRS PCN staff
• Lovely working environment including dedicated coffee times for clinical staff
• Free on-site parking

Benefits package

• Session rate dependent on experience
• Additional roles/portfolio work encouraged and supported