Job summary
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for a full
time GP to join the primary care team based on St. Marys, Isles of Scilly. Job
share also considered.
Our thriving practice comprises one GP partner and two
salaried GPs, highly skilled nursing staff, and a friendly and welcoming reception
team. We are based in purpose-built premises overlooking the sea, and provide
high quality care to the residents and visitors on these beautiful islands
which make up the Scilly archipelago.
Working closely with colleagues from other health and
social care services, we provide care for our patients both in and out of hours
as well as for the inpatients in the community hospital. Regular clinics are
carried out on the 4 inhabited off islands which are reached by a purpose-built
medical launch.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will be resilient, flexible, and keen
to embrace a traditional and vocational style of general practice where
serving a small community provides the opportunity for the GP to really
understand and meet each patients needs.
Urgent care / out of hours experience is desirable. Other
desirable skills to include: experience of rural medicine, ability to perform
minor ops and GP registrar supervision (military GP registrars have a 3-month
placement with us).
Education courses are offered
to ensure our GPs are safely equipped to work in this remote environment.
Salary reflects the commitment
needed.
About us
We are a satellite practice of Helston Medical Centre and
hold an APMS contract together with optometry and pharmacy contracts. SystemOne
is the clinical system used. The practice was rated as outstanding at the
last CQC inspection.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Urgent care / out of hours experience is desirable. Other
desirable skills to include: experience of rural medicine, ability to perform
minor ops and GP registrar supervision (military GP registrars have a 3-month
placement with us).
Education courses are offered
to ensure our GPs are safely equipped to work in this remote environment.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
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
St Marys Health Centre
Address
King Edwards Lane
St Marys
Isles of Scilly
TR21 0HE