Job summary
We are looking to recruit a dynamic and committed General Practitioner (GP) with a keen interest in the unique challenges and rewards of inner city working.
Our current list size stands at approximately 12,000 encompassing a diverse spectrum of primary care needs. Notably, we cater to students, young families, the homeless, vulnerable individuals, international patients, and a smaller elderly demographic. Our workplace exudes vitality andcamaraderie and has a shared commitment to addressing health inequalities.
Our practice fosters a supportive atmosphere, including daily one-hour sessions dedicated to peer discussion from 1-2pm. GPs collaborate closely with an exceptional team of nurses and receive robust support from a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, including Practice Pharmacists, Physician's Associates, Podiatrists, Social Prescribers, and shared care workers from the Bristol Drugs Project. Our administrative infrastructure is top-notch, facilitating workflow optimization and patient navigation to alleviate GP workload and promote a healthy work-life balance.
Main duties of the job
As a GP at Broadmead Medical Centre you will be expected to perform the ten key functions of a doctor within a primary care settingPrimary Care - Diagnosing and treating various medical conditions, both acute and chronic, in patients of all ages.Preventative Care - Conducting routine check-ups, screenings, and immunizations to prevent illnesses and promote overall health.Health promotion- Educating patients about healthy lifestyle choices, including diet, exercise, and disease prevention.Managing Chronic Conditions- Monitoring and managing ongoing health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma alongside our amazing team of LTC nurses.Referral and coordination-Referring patients to specialists and coordinating care among multiple healthcare providers.Prescribing Medications- Prescribing medications, interpreting test results, and providing medical advice.Patient Advocacy- Advocating for patients' needs and rights within the healthcare system.Urgent Care - Providing initial assessment and stabilisation for emergency situations before referring to specialised care.Medical Record keeping- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient.Continuing education- Staying updated on medical advancements, attending professional development activities, and continuously improving clinical skills.
About us
BrisDoc is a proud provider of NHS Healthcare. We have been delivering'patient care, by people who care' for over twenty years.
We run an exciting range of Primary Care Services, including an Urgent Care Service, GP Practices, and the Homeless Health Service. This enablesBrisDoc to offer excellent healthcare 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to over one million people across Bristol, North Somerset & South Glos.
We're a Social Enterprise and an Employee-Owned Business. This meansthe decisions we make are for the good of our patients, workforce, andwider community. This involves prioritising the health of our patients,protecting our environment, and improving the social and economic statusof our population.
By joining BrisDoc, you will be part of an innovative organisation that prides itself on being a fantastic place to work; somewhere that you will feel valued, supported, developed and part of a family. We strive to make sureevery member of the team feels proud of the work they do and the servicethat we offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, you will be available to undertake a proportionate share of a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, triage, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate In general, you will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care
Other responsibilities within the organisation Specific responsibility for agreed clinical areas; Lead GP will discuss and allocate Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate. Be a member of the clinical team, attend clinical, education or business meetings and other meetings as appropriate and maintain close personal working relationships Seeks ways to reduce waste, water and energy usage within the office
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge & experience
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- Fully trained GP with JCTGP Vocational Training Certificate
Desirable
- Higher post graduate membership, for example, MRCGP/nMRCGP, MRCP, DRCOG, DCH
- Family Planning Certificate
- Alcohol and Substance abuse training
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
BrisDoc Healthcare Services
Address
Broadmead Medical Centre
59 Broadmead
Bristol
BS1 3EA