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Were looking to recruit a Salaried GP to join the team at Debenham Group Practice.You would be joining a supportive, experienced team that works well together and is committed to delivering excellent, consistent care to our patients. We place a strong emphasis on working collaboratively, supporting each other day to day, and maintaining a sensible, sustainable approach to workload.Debenham Group Practice is part of Suffolk Primary Care. This provides access to a wider range of roles, shared expertise and organisational support, while allowing us to retain our identity as a local practice.We are looking for up to full time (around 6-8 sessions per week), although there is flexibility for the right person.We care for nearly 10,000 patients across our main site in Debenham, with branch surgeries in Otley and Grundisburgh.A stable clinical and administrative team, with a good mix of experience across GPs, nursing and wider rolesA strong team ethos, with people supporting each other day to dayA training practice, supporting GP trainees and other learnersUse of SystmOne and askmyGP to support patient access and workflowAccess to a broader multi-professional team through Suffolk Primary CareMain duties of the job The role includes a mix of routine and acute work, supported by established systems and a team-based approach to managing demand.We aim to keep workloads manageable, with clear expectations and appropriate support in place. There is a shared understanding within the team of the need to work safely and sustainably.What were looking forWere looking for a GP who:works well as part of a team and supports colleaguescommunicates clearly and professionally with patients and staffis organised and consistent in their approachis committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient careEqually important is someone who will contribute positively to the team and to how the practice runs day to day.This is an opportunity to join a well-functioning, stable practice with a supportive team and a clear focus on delivering consistently high quality accessible patient care.If this sounds like the sort of environment you are looking for, we'd be delighted to hear from you.About us SPC is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables GP's and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare.Employee BenefitsCPD in line with BMA guidanceFlexibility where it works for both the individual and the practiceOpportunities to get involved in wider practice or PCN work if of interestSupport from SPC and the wider networkDefined benefits schemeLife insuranceFamily benefitsIll health benefitsElectric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme:Fully comprehensive insurance, servicing, tyres & breakdown coverUp to £2,000 annual SPC contribution (subject to conditions)Additional Benefits:Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new startersMinimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees, with enhancements for long serviceEnhanced maternity & paternity termsSalary sacrifice schemesAt SPC, we invest in our staffs professional growth and well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team & the communities we serve.Job responsibilities Job SummaryAs a Salaried GP at Debenham, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care across a broad range of clinical presentations within a primary care setting.You will manage your own caseload and work as part of a wider clinical team, contributing to the safe, effective and consistent delivery of care for all registered and temporary patients.Clinical Responsibilities:Working alongside colleagues, you will take part in the full range of duties expected of a GP. This includes:Undertaking surgery consultations (face-to-face), telephone and online consultationCarrying out home visits where clinically appropriateParticipating in the practice duty/on-call systemReviewing, managing and actioning clinical workflow, including pathology results, correspondence and prescriptionManaging a fair share of incoming workload, including documents, queries and administrative tasksYou will also:Make professional, autonomous clinical decisions in relation to presenting problemAssess and manage patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditionIdentify risk factors and early signs of illnessDevelop and agree care plans with patients, in line with best practice and clinical guidanceProvide appropriate health education and preventative careAdmit, discharge and refer patients to other services as appropriateClinical Governance and QualityYou will be expected to:Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical recordsPrescribe safely and in line with local and national guidanceContribute to QOF, DES/LES and other contractual or locally commissioned requirementsSupport data collection, audit and quality improvement activity where appropriateDuty GP ResponsibilitiesWhen undertaking the duty role, you will:Provide clinical oversight of incoming demandSupport the safe triage and allocation of workload, working with the wider teamRespond to urgent patient requests and manage same-day clinical needSupport colleagues with clinical queries where requiredHelp ensure the smooth and safe running of the practice on the dayWorking as part of the teamYou will:Work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical colleaguesContribute to a team-based approach to managing workload and patient demandSupport a working environment that is safe, respectful and focused on patient careAs a training practice, there may also be opportunities to support GP trainees or other learners, depending on experience and interest.Professional responsibilitiesAs part of the role, you will:Work in line with GMC standards and the responsibilities of a GP within NHS primary careUndertake the full range of duties associated with general practiceWork in accordance with practice policies and procedures, including those relating to prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety and CQC requirementsMaintain accurate, clear and up-to-date patient records, including appropriate coding of clinical informationUse practice IT systems in line with agreed policies and standardsMaintain a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, including participation in audit and reflective practiceContribute to audit, quality improvement and the ongoing development of clinical standards within the practiceAttend training, meetings and events as requiredContribute positively to the wider team and to the ongoing development of the practiceConfidentiality and information governanceYou will have access to confidential information relating to patients, colleagues and the wider organisation. All such information must be treated as strictly confidential and handled in line with Suffolk Primary Care policies, data protection legislation (including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018), and professional standards.Information may only be shared with authorised individuals where it is appropriate and necessary to do so in the course of your role.You are expected to:Maintain patient confidentiality at all timesEnsure information is recorded, stored and shared appropriatelyFollow all information governance and data security policiesSupport the organisation in meeting its obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 where requiredPerson Specification QualificationsHold full GMC registration with a licence to practiseBe included on the Medical Performers ListHave completed GP training (CCT, CEGPR or equivalent)Hold MRCGP (or equivalent)ExperienceExperience in managing chronic disease and long-term conditionsAn understanding of primary prevention and screeningKnowledge of clinical governance, audit and quality improvementExperience of working towards QOF and contractual requirementsExperience of working within a multidisciplinary teamThe ability to reflect on practice and engage in continuous learningExperience of working in primary careExperience using SystmOne (or a similar clinical system)Experience of using online consultation platformsAn interest in a particular clinical area and a willingness to develop this furtherDisclosure 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr