Salaried GP with a view to Partnership

Whinfield Medical Practice requires a 6 session Salaried GP with a view to Partnership.

Being a GP is challenging and we can't change that, but we can and do change the working environment, minimise non-clinical work and provide a supportive team so that you can do what you do best - care for your patients.

You are a qualified GP, passionate about your role, wanting to provide the best care to your patients.

You are a team player, keen to contribute to a dynamic team who are committed to service development and embracing change.

You want a role with flexibility where a true generalist or a GP with specialist interest will be embraced and encouraged to develop according to your interests.

Whinfield Medical Practice is an 8 doctor, 3 ANP, 1 GP trainee surgery covering 12000 patients in the North of Darlington.

We have a Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician, Paramedic, an excellent nursing team managing all LTC. First Contact Physio, a skilled admin team who minimise our "paperwork" and are led by a forward-thinking Practice Manager.

Focused on innovation and smarter ways of working.

Total Triage system managed by hub working - safe for patients, ensures urgent issues are seen same day and that all routine appointments have been triaged in advance.

Teach medical students.

Links into PCN.

Regular in-house meetings and access to training, special interest encouraged.

Main Responsibilities - The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

• Evidence of a commitment to ongoing personal & professional development.
• Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to listen actively to patients in a non-judgmental manner.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Patience and a calm demeanour in stressful situations.
• Formulating treatment plans and evaluation of progress.
• Ability to work with integrated care pathways, protocols, and patient-specific directives.
• Ability to develop and deliver evidence-based care.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
• Demonstrate awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplined team.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet Practice demands.
• Must value and appreciate the worth of others.
• A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues.
• Progressive and forward-thinking attitude.
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development.
• Understand the health and social needs of a local practice population.
• Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing Primary Care.
• Experience of supporting service changes.
• Experience of service improvement and quality initiatives.

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Full registration with GMC.
• Certification of Completion of Training.
• Inclusion on Performers List.

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.