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An opportunity has arisen at The Elms Surgery in Watford, fora permanent 4-6 session salaried GP with a view to career advancing opportunities. ARRS GP's considered.Currently the practice hold regular lunch-time tutorials and weekly clinical meetings. We regularly have medical students and postgraduate PA students, and hope to pursue training status in the future.Salary negotiable and dependent on experience.Specialist interests would be welcomed, potentially elderly care, safeguarding, teaching & training.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a widerange of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standardsof care for all registered patients. Share to support a small 22 bed care home, conduct PA reviews, and support education and training in the practice. The candidate would be encouraged to take a lead in Adult or Child Safeguarding.About usOur surgery is a Town Centre practice looking after 9500patients. We have excellent commuter road links via the M25 and M1, aswell as overground and underground train/tube stations. Cassiobury Park, Outstanding Primary and Secondary Schools, Atria Shopping Centre also make Watford attractive to work and live in.Our multi-disciplinary team is made up of GPs, Physician Associates, First Contact Physios, Social Prescribers, Nursing team and an excellent admin/reception support. Our clinical system is EMIS, workflow is supported by Care-Coordinators, and referrals by our Referrals Team. On site parking for staff and patients is available. We are also on the registeredlist of sponsors and issue work permits.Early application is encouraged, as we may close the vacancy early should we attract sufficient interest.Job responsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesClinical DutiesProvide general medical services to registered patients, including:Routine, urgent, and same-day appointmentsTelephone and online consultationsHome visits where requiredAssess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditionsPrescribe medications safely and appropriatelyRefer patients to secondary care and community services as neededReview and act on test results, correspondence, and clinical tasksParticipate in chronic disease management and health promotionContribute to safeguarding adults and children in line with local policiesAdministrative DutiesProcess clinical correspondence and results in a timely mannerParticipate in clinical audits and quality improvement activitiesPractice & Team WorkingWork collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and the wider MDTParticipate in practice meetings and training sessionsSupport the training and supervision of students, trainees, or allied staff where appropriateContribute to the development of practice services and pathwaysGovernance & Professional DevelopmentComply with GMC standards, revalidation, and appraisal requirementsAdhere to practice, and NHS policies and proceduresEngage in continuing professional developmentParticipate in clinical governance, significant event analysis, and safeguarding trainingPerson SpecificationExperience- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration- Be on the NHSE medical performers listNewly qualified GP's (ARRS GP's) will be considered as well as experienced GP's.QualificationsFully qualified GP with GMC registrationBe on the NHSE medical performers listInterests in Frailty, Teaching & Training, Safeguarding or Chronic Disease.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.Depending on experienceARRS/NON ARRS Funded depending of experience of candidate #J-18808-Ljbffr