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Job SummaryWe are looking to expand our clinical team with the recruitment of a Salaried GP. As a training practice we would be happy to welcome a newly qualified GP to our team and support you on your journey whether this is full time in General practice or part of a portfolio career.Number of sessions and salary are open to discussion depending on requirements and experience. We are happy to be flexible with working hours to fit in with other commitments.We would also welcome applications from those who wish to consider partnership options in the future.Main duties of the jobTo work within the clinical team, 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.To work within the multi disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is carried out to the highest standardsTo carry out duties in a professional manner and adhere to all Atrium health Centre protocols, policies and guidelines at all times.About UsLocated in the heart of Thomas Hardys historic Dorchester, surrounded by stunning landscapes, peaceful villages and vibrant towns, the Atrium Health Centre is a three partner, 7000 patient GP practice with a main surgery in Dorchester and a rural branch in the village of Crossways.We are a friendly bunch who recognise the importance of getting the work/life balance right.Our close-knit clinical team embraces working together to get problems sorted. We employ a clinical pharmacist to help with medicines management and paramedics for our home visits. Our doctors have embraced telemedicine, video calls and eConsults. We have recently changed to an eConsult first appointment system where all requests for a GP appointment are received via eConsult and triaged by a GP to ensure the most appropriate signposting for the patient.Our branch surgery Crossways is a dispensing practice nestled in a growing village, a 10-minute drive south east of Dorchester. Its staffed by an experienced team and offers the rewarding continuity of care a smaller surgery can bring.By picking us you'll be joining a young partnership with forward thinking GPs who are not afraid to push the boundaries of their business, whilst always looking for new ways to improve care for their patients.DetailsDate posted27 May 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference numberA1517-25-0001Job locations7 Weymouth AvenueDorchesterDorsetDT1 1QRThe SurgeryOld Farm WayCrosswaysDorchesterDorsetDT2 8TUJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities:In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing prescriptions (repeat & acutepaper & electronic) and dealing with queries, paperwork, results and correspondence in a timely fashionMaking professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisationAssessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problemsScreening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illnessIn consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health and document on the patient record; coding as appropriateProviding counselling and health educationAdmitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriateRecording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards on SystmOneCollectingenteringcoding data for audit purposes, for example Practice QoF details and LESDES requirements and participate in the responsibilities for these.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 appropriateProvide Duty Doctor support to the administrative and clinical teams when required to do soIn general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.Other Responsibilities Within The Organisation:Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safetyA commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practiceContributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisationContributing to the development of computer-based patient recordsContributing to the summarising of patient records and Read-Coding patient dataAttending training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate. Including mandatory internal and external training.Adhere to and follow all policies and protocols as listed in the Staff Handbook and contract.Follow all Practice Health and Safety guidelines and policies and inform the H&S lead of any infringements.Job DescriptionJob responsibilitiesOther Responsibilities Within The Organisation:Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safetyA commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practiceContributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisationContributing to the development of computer-based patient recordsContributing to the summarising of patient records and Read-Coding patient dataAttending training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate. Including mandatory internal and external training.Adhere to and follow all policies and protocols as listed in the Staff Handbook and contract.Follow all Practice Health and Safety guidelines and policies and inform the H&S lead of any infringements.Person SpecificationAptitude & AbilitiesEssentialWillingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams Ability to work flexibly Ability to recognize own limitations and act upon them appropriately Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Neat and Tidy Appearance Good Level of Spoken EnglishDesirableAbility to input to strategic and practice development requirements Involvement in ICB Desire to develop specialist skills Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive mannerExperienceEssentialChronic disease management Primary prevention 'screening services Clinical Governance Delivery of QoF targets Self-audit and reflection Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork Time management; being able to prioritise work and work under pressure Computer literacy Excellent Communication Skills Good People Skills Attention to detailDesirableKeyboard Skills Adaptability to change Service Development SystmOne Web Clinical systemQualificationsEssentialFully qualified GP with GMC registration Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate) General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained On medical performers list Enhanced DBS check UK driving licence Current CPR certificate UK work permit (if required) Medical defence union coverDesirableEvidence of continued professional development LTC training (Diabetic, Asthma, COPD, CHD, CKD)Person SpecificationAptitude & AbilitiesEssentialFully qualified GP with GMC registration Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate) General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained On medical performers list Enhanced DBS check UK driving licence Current CPR certificate UK work permit (if required) Medical defence union coverDesirableEvidence of continued professional development LTC training (Diabetic, Asthma, COPD, CHD, CKD)Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameThe Atrium Health CentreAddress7 Weymouth AvenueDorchesterDorsetDT1 1QREmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameThe Atrium Health CentreAddress7 Weymouth AvenueDorchesterDorsetDT1 1QREmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)LNKD1_UKTJ #J-18808-Ljbffr