About the Role
Howard House Surgery is looking for a salaried GP to join their busy practice, working 6 sessions a week, although this is negotiable for the right candidate. You will also be expected to carry out duty days as needed.
- Undertaking a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion;
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting medical problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the organisation;
- Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems;
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness;
- Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols;
- Providing health education;
- Recording clear consultation notes to agreed standards;
- Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements;
- Delivering enhanced services;
- Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions;
- All general duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
About the Candidate
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
- Be on the NHSE medical performers list
- Good understanding and experience of chronic disease management, and primary prevention and screening services;
- Ability to take responsibility for your own career development, learning and performance and are responsible for ensuring that all your mandatory training is in date;
- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies and guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety;
- Commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a confidential manner.
About Us
Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Benefits of Working with SPC:
NHS Pension Scheme:
- Defined
benefits scheme - Life
insurance - Family
benefits, including adult dependents & children's pensions - Ill
health benefits
- 23.7%
employer contribution
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme:
- Low
monthly payments, no deposit, no credit check - Fully
comprehensive insurance, servicing, tyres & breakdown cover - Up
to £2,000 annual SPC contribution (subject to conditions)
Flexible Working Arrangements:
GP remote working options to accommodate personal
commitments
Additional Benefits:
- Eye
care vouchers - Health
service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new
starters - Minimum
33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees,
with enhancements for long service - Enhanced
maternity & paternity terms - High
street discounts via our online portal - Salary
sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis,
Decathlon), cycling, and gym memberships
At SPC, we invest in our staffs professional growth and
well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team
and the communities we serve.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.