Job summary
We are based in a purpose built surgery in beautiful West Berkshire on the outskirts of Reading. Theale has good links to London, Oxford and the south coast and excellent schools locally.
We are a friendly, forward
thinking, well organised training and dispensing practice with a practice
population of nearly 11,500 in a pleasant semi-rural location.
We are keen to support GP
career development and would encourage you to establish and build on any
special interest areas.
Main duties of the job
- Patient consultations over the phone and within the surgery.
- Monitor patients' conditions and wellbeing.
- Perform clinical examinations.
- Diagnosis and treatment of illnesses/ailments.
- Conduct tests to diagnose (eg urine sample testing)
- Health education.
- Liaise with other healthcare professionals from multi disiplinary teams.
About us
- Well established medical and nursing team
- Full involvement with the ICB
- Modern purpose build premises
- Full and part time sessions considered with a share of extended hours.
- Competitive salary, indemnity fees paid on top of salary
- NHS Pension enrolment
- Excellent administrative team providing Docman support and developing systems to reduce GP workload
- MDT workforce employed by the Practice including Paramedic, Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacy technician
- EMIS Web, Ardens Docman, Ardens and AccuRX all in use in the Practice
- High QOF achievement, full delivery of enhanced services
- Dispensing practice using EPS
- Full secretarial support
- Supportive environment
- In-house clinical meeting weekly
- Informal visits are welcome.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
Provide skilled health assessment, diagnosis and treatment services to patients
Order diagnostic tests as needed, checking and informing patients of results as per clinics procedure.
Refer patients appropriately to other providers if their needs exceed the range of care you are able to provide.
Consult and collaborate with colleagues to provide optimal care.
Document all care provided and education/information given to patients within their health record, as per clinics procedure.
To maintain good medical practice:
Maintain professional knowledge and standards through continuing medical education and personal professional development.
Have a working knowledge of legislation and standards of General Practice.
Practice medicine in a way that reflects the company’s values and mission.
Maintain trust (professional relationships with patients)
Provide services courteously and respectfully, with regard to the cultural beliefs and needs of patients
Respond openly and following up complaints or feedback.
Work collaboratively with colleagues
Collaborate in regard to rosters and providing cover to ensure patients’ needs are met.
Work constructively and harmoniously with all staff to ensure patients receive optimal care.
Maintain integrity in professional practice
Return phone calls in timely manner
Complete documents i.e. medical reports in a timely manner
Demonstrate a working knowledge of company policy with regard to clinical practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- We are looking for a salaried GP to join our friendly team.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Theale Medical Centre
Address
Englefield Road
Theale
Reading
RG7 5AS