Go back South Waveney Alliance Primary Care NetworkSalaried GP

The closing date is 28 September 2025We are looking to recruit a Salaried GP to join our expanding friendly team at our two practices, one on the stunning Suffolk Coast and one a rural Practice on the Norfolk/Suffolk border.If you are an enthusiastic, forward thinking individual who is looking to work with a team who is committed to providing the best care to our communities, we want to hear from you!Overview

We are part of the SWAN Primary Care Network, sharing clinicians and resources to deliver the best care for our patients. Bungay Medical Practice and Sole Bay Health Centre provide high quality healthcare to patients across our sites.Main duties of the job

Provides high-quality patient careConduct surgery, telephone and video consultations, plus occasional home visitsLiaise with colleagues and external providers to ensure seamless careInvestigate and refer patients appropriately, in line with guidanceReview results and correspondence promptlyProvide cover for colleagues when requiredCollect and review data for audit and QOF purposesMaintain excellent communication with patients and carersAttend clinical, governance and educational meetingsWork collaboratively and effectively within the teamManage your own workload and resources effectivelyAttend required training events and feedback sessionsReport and follow up on significant eventsAbout us

Bungay Medical Practice and Sole Bay Health Centre provide the highest quality healthcare to patients. We are part of the SWAN Primary Care Network, sharing clinicians and resources to deliver the best care for our patients.12 appointments per session - face to face, telephone calls and GP bookable onlyHalf day duty Doctor - on the day urgent care cover supported by skilled ANP teamLow GP visit numbers - Complex Care Team/Community Matrons who cover visitsDaily coffee break and weekly MDT meetingsOur teams consist of:4 GP partners, 1 Managing partner6 ANPs7 Nurses and 5 HCAsComplex Care Team; 3 Community Matrons, 1 Paramedic and 1 Admiral Dementia Nurse2 Clinical Pharmacists and 3 TechniciansExperienced Dispensing Teams at both sitesSocial PrescribersFantastic Reception/Admin/Secretarial SupportTeaching Practice for VTS/FY2s/Cambridge and UEA Medical StudentsJob responsibilities

Provide high quality patient care including prevention, screening, treatment, management of chronic conditions and health promotionDevelop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice protocols, as well as wider guidance eg NICECarry out surgery, telephone and video consultations and undertake home visitsSpeak to and see patients promptly and in a timely manner, in order to minimise waiting timesEnsure appropriate follow up of patientsGenerate, check and sign acute and repeat prescriptions, in line with Practice policyTransfer patients, where appropriate, to the repeat dispensing systemLiaise with other team members and organisations involved in patient care and respond promptly to queriesInvestigate and refer patients as appropriate, in line with current guidanceDeal promptly with results and correspondence, clearly communicating any actions that are requiredProvide cover as needed, for all of the above, when other GPs are on leaveWhen providing care ensure the judicious use of resources and NHS fundsKeep clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes and patient records to agreed standards and in line with Practice policiesCollect data for audit and QOF purposesPrescribe generically whenever appropriate and in accordance with the Practice formulary, commissioning and national guidanceMaintain high levels of communication with patients and carers to ensure effective delivery of careOther day to day responsibilities within the organisation

Awareness of, compliance with, all relevant Practice policies/guidelines e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection and health and safetyCommitment to achieving high quality standards such as QOF, prescribing targets and other performance indicatorsContribute to clinical governance processes including significant event reviewsCommitment to lifelong learning, audit and evidence-based best practiceContribute to evaluation and audit within the practiceAttend and contribute to clinical, governance and educational meetingsShare workload effectively with colleaguesAssist with training of staff and education of doctors and nurses in training as appropriateDevelop positive collaborative working relationships with partners and team membersLiaise with relevant agencies to promote knowledge of services in the practice and local communityComplete patient reports promptlyTake responsibility for personal development and participate in GP appraisalRaise concerns about health or performance of colleagues as appropriateContribute to team effectiveness by reflecting on activities and suggesting improvementsAlert team members to quality and risk issuesManage own time, workload and resources effectivelyReview practice-related emails and respond promptlyTake responsibility for audits and for targets and services allocated (e.g., QOF, Enhanced Services)Support the Practice Manager with complaints or governance issues, ICB/NHSE related issuesContribute to developing new areas of work and improving services; attend team meetingsAttend required training events and feed back key learning points to the teamReport Significant Events involving the PracticeManage own health and stress; alert partners if health issues may impact performanceConfidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients must entrust us with sensitive information. All such information is confidential and may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and data protection.Health and Safety

Promote and maintain health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health and Safety policyUse personal security systems; identify and manage risksUpdate knowledge and skills through training; apply infection control proceduresMaintain tidy, safe work areas and report potential risksEquality and Diversity

Support equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleaguesRespect privacy, dignity and beliefs; be welcoming, non-judgemental and respectful of individualsQualifications

Vocationally trained and accredited GP, preferably MRCGP; current GMC registrationExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and with limited supervisionIT proficiency and familiarity with primary care systems (the Practice uses TPP SystmOne)Strong team player; good understanding of GMS contracting and QOFNot subject to suspension; currently on a performers list and accredited with MRCGPCompetent user of TPP S1Experience

In Practice as a General Practitioner/Locum Practitioner or ST3Experience in multi-disciplinary teams and working to QOF standardsExperience supporting service changesSkills and Attributes

Understanding of health and social needs of the local patient populationCommitment to personal and professional development and educationExcellent verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal and leadership skillsImaginative problem solving and provision of enhanced servicesProficiency with TPP S1Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous convictions.South Waveney Alliance Primary Care Network

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