OverviewWe are looking to recruit a newly qualified GP finishing their CCT this year, for 6 sessions per week over 3 days. You would be joining a supportive, high-performing, and friendly team who are passionate about delivering modern, efficient primary care while maintaining the traditional values of general practice. Our newly refurbished surgery, including modernised consulting rooms, provides an excellent working environment for both patients and staff. We serve a practice population of over 11,520 patients and offer specialist services including microsuction and a range of womens health services such as coil and implant clinics.

We offer 15-minute consultations and have a low home visit rate. We have 3 GP Trainers on site, and we regularly host F2 and ST trainees. We embrace new technologies and innovations to support accessible, high-quality care.

Main duties of the job

Provide high-quality patient care

Conduct surgery, telephone, and video consultations, plus occasional home visits

Liaise with colleagues and external providers to ensure seamless care

Investigate and refer patients appropriately, in line with guidance

Review results and correspondence promptly

Provide cover for colleagues when required

Collect and review data for audit and QoF purposes

Maintain excellent communication with patients and carers

Attend clinical, governance, and educational meetings

Work collaboratively and effectively within the team

Manage your own workload and resources effectively

Attend required training events and feedback sessions

Report and follow up on significant incidents

About usWe are a friendly, well-run, and supportive GMS practice located in the beautiful West Sussex countryside, serving the market town of Horsham. The town offers excellent transport links to London and the South Coast, high-quality schools, and easy access to the South Downs National Park. Our newly refurbished premises feature bright, modern consulting rooms and comfortable staff areas. We are a team of 24 dedicated staff, including 2 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, a Clinical Pharmacist, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners and 2 Practice Nurses. We pride ourselves on being both high-achieving (QOF) and supportive, working closely together while enjoying regular social events such as curry nights, Christmas parties, and more. We use Ardens templates, AccuRx, eConsults, and TPP SystmOne, and offer services including microsuction and womens health services (coil and implant clinics). Our facilities include a staff car park, and our benefits package offers the NHS Pension Scheme, BMA salaried doctors contract, and a supportive workplace that encourages work-life balance. We are committed to creating a positive workplace that supports the right work-life balance and encourages the development of clinical interests.

Job responsibilities

Provide high quality patient care including prevention, screening, treatment, management of chronic conditions and health promotion

Develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice protocols as well as wider guidance e.g. NICE

Carry out surgery, telephone and video consultations and undertake home visits

Speak and see patients promptly and in a timely manner to minimise waiting times

Ensure appropriate follow up of patients

Generate, check and sign acute and repeat prescriptions in-line with practice policy

Transfer patients, where appropriate, to the repeat dispensing system

Liaise with other team members and organisations involved in patient care and respond promptly to queries

Investigate and refer patients as appropriate in line with current guidance

Deal promptly with results and correspondence, clearly communicating any actions that are required

Provide cover as needed for all of the above when other GPs are on leave

When providing care ensure the judicious use of resources and NHS funds

Keep clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes and patient records to agreed standards and in-line with practice policies

Collect data for audit and QoF purposes

Prescribe generically whenever appropriate and in accordance with the Practice formulary, commissioning and national guidance

Maintain high levels of communication with patients and carers to ensure effective delivery of care

Other day to day responsibilities within the organisation

Demonstrate awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines

Demonstrate commitment to achievement of high quality standards such as the QOF, prescribing targets and other performance indicators

Demonstrate commitment to clinical governance processes including significant event review

Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning, audit and evidence-based practice

Contribute to evaluation and audit within the practice

Attend and contribute to clinical, governance and educational meetings with accurate records and action points

Share workload and respond to other doctors and team members as required

Assist with training of other staff and education of doctors and nurses in training as appropriate

Develop and promote positive collaborative working relationships with partners and all team members

Liaise with relevant agencies to promote knowledge and awareness of services in the practice and local community

Complete patient reports in a timely manner

Take responsibility for own personal development and participate fully in the GP appraisal scheme

Raise concerns about the health or performance of a colleague or team member to management

Contribute to team effectiveness by reflecting on activities and suggesting improvements

Alert team members to quality and risk issues

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Review practice-related emails and respond promptly

Take responsibility for audits as required

Take responsibility for targets and services allocated (e.g., QOF, Enhanced Services), staying abreast of new guidelines and developing policies in-line with these

Provide support to the practice manager as required

Contribute to developing new areas of work and attending team meetings

Attend required training events and feedback key learning points to the team

Reporting of Significant Incidents involving the practice

Manage own health and stress and alert partners and practice manager if any issues arise that may impact performance

Confidentiality

Person SpecificationQualifications

A vocational trained and accredited GP, preferably MRCGP

Current registration with the GMC

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Ability to work with limited supervision

IT proficiency and familiarity with primary care clinical systems (the practice uses TPP SystmOne)

Excellent time keeping

Exceptional team player

Good understanding of GMS contracting requirements and QoF

Experience and an interest in a specific disease area

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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