Salaried GP

In accordance with the agreed practice

timetable/clinics, undertake a variety of duties including face-to-face and

telephone consultations, eConsults, home visits, and the timely management of

queries, paperwork, and correspondence.

Make professional, autonomous decisions in

relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other

healthcare workers within the organisation

Assess the healthcare needs of patients

Screen patients for disease risk factors and

early signs of illness

Develop care plans in consultation with patients

and in line with current practice disease management protocols

Provide appropriate counselling and health

education

notes to practice standards

repeat prescriptions, prescribing in accordance with the practice protocols

associated with a GP working within primary care

Maintain awareness of and compliance with all

relevant practice policies and guidelines, including prescribing,

confidentiality, data protection, and health and safety

Contribute to evaluation, audit, and clinical

standard setting within the organisation

Contribute to the development of computer-based

patient records and the summarising and read-coding of patient data

Attend training and events organised by the

practice or other agencies, where appropriate

Demonstrate a commitment to learning

and evidence-based best practice

Personal & Professional Development

Maintain continued education and training by

attending relevant courses and study days to meet professional development

Attend and participate in any training

programmes provided by the practice

Take ownership of personal development, actively

managing learning and performance through an annual performance review

Support colleagues by sharing skills and

knowledge with those working in similar roles

Northgate

Medical Practice is one of the largest GP practices in the Canterbury area,

caring for over 21,000 patients across three sites, Northgate Medical Practice,

Chartham Surgery, and Blean Surgery.

clinical team consists of 5 Partners, 7 Salaried GPs, 3 Advanced Clinical

Practitioners, 6 Nurses, and 7 Healthcare Assistants, supported by eight

administrative departments. As part of the Canterbury North Primary Care

Network (PCN), we have additional support from the Home Visiting Team, Mental

Health Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Clinical Pharmacists, and a Social

Prescribing Team.

We are

committed to providing the highest quality care for our registered patients and

for those referred into our specialist clinics, which include ophthalmology,

audiology, ENT, dermatology, family planning, and minor-ops. As a Health

Education England approved training practice, we regularly host GP registrars

alongside nursing, physiotherapy, and Kent & Medway medical students.

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential: - Full GMC registration with a licence to practise; - MRCGP or equivalent CCT in General Practice