Salaried GP Maternity Cover

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  • Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 14 days ago
  • 4 sessions per week
  • Tunbridge Wells, Kent
  • Kingswood Surgery
  • Maternity Cover 12 month contract
We are looking for a self-motivated team player who can add value to our Practice. An individual who embodies patient-centred care, possesses a strong work ethic, is passionate about all aspects of General Practice and is committed to innovative thinking who thrives in a collaborative team environment.Benefits:Competitive salary packageSix weeks holiday / 1 week study leave (pro-rata)Supportive and collaborative team environmentOpportunities to be involved with exciting and innovative projectsAccess to training opportunities (protected time)Free parking in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, Kent.If you are interested in joining our team and are passionate about making a positive impact in healthcare, we want to hear from you and encourage you to apply.Main duties of the jobIn accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed the post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties including:
  • Surgery consultations and emergencies
  • Home visits.
  • Compiling and issuing computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions including using electronic prescribing services
  • Prescribing in accordance with national guidelines
  • Patient medical reports and examinations (e.g. insurance reports) on behalf of the practice
  • Referral letters (NHS and private)
  • Managing paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner.
  • Dealing with hospital correspondence
  • Checking and managing pathology and test results
  • Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
  • Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
  • In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
  • Providing counselling and health education
  • Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
  • Recording clear and contemporaneous computer based consultation notes to agreed standards
  • In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care
  • Complete care plans required for local enhanced services
About usKingswood Surgery is a long-established and friendly Practice located in Tunbridge Wells on the Kentish border, about 30 miles southeast of Central London. We lie close to the border with East Sussex on the northern edge of the High Weald surrounded by many areas of outstanding beauty.Kingswood surgery is a training practice with 4 partners and 6 salaried GPs. All supported by a Paramedic Practitioner, a strong nursing team together with exceptional reception and administrative support teams. A forward-thinking practice serving approximately 11,300 patients with an overall CQC rating of GOOD. We utilise EMIS Web and Anima, providing a wide range of enhanced services.DetailsDate posted20 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternPart-timeReference numberA4624-25-0000Job locationsKingswood RoadTunbridge WellsKentTN2 4UHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIn accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed the post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties including:
  • Surgery consultations and emergencies
  • Telephone consultations and queries
  • Home visits.
  • Compiling and issuing computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions including using electronic prescribing services
  • Prescribing in accordance with national guidelines
  • Patient medical reports and examinations (e.g. insurance reports) on behalf of the practice
  • Referral letters (NHS and private)
  • Managing paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner.
  • Dealing with hospital correspondence
  • Checking and managing pathology and test results
  • Making professional autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the organisation
  • Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
  • Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
  • In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
  • Providing counselling and health education
  • Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
  • Recording clear and contemporaneous computer based consultation notes to agreed standards
  • Collecting data for audit purposes
  • In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care
  • Complete care plans required for local enhanced services
  • Participate in enhanced services.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesIn accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed the post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties including:
  • Surgery consultations and emergencies
  • Telephone consultations and queries
  • Home visits.
  • Compiling and issuing computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions including using electronic prescribing services
  • Prescribing in accordance with national guidelines
  • Patient medical reports and examinations (e.g. insurance reports) on behalf of the practice
  • Referral letters (NHS and private)
  • Managing paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner.
  • Dealing with hospital correspondence
  • Checking and managing pathology and test results
  • Making professional autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the organisation
  • Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
  • Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
  • In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
  • Providing counselling and health education
  • Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
  • Recording clear and contemporaneous computer based consultation notes to agreed standards
  • Collecting data for audit purposes
  • In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care
  • Complete care plans required for local enhanced services
  • Participate in enhanced services.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration
  • A place on the NHS performers list
  • Evidence of appropriate professional indemnity cover
Desirable
  • Postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary care
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working in general practice or an equivalent primary care setting
  • Ability to manage a broad range of acute and chronic clinical presentations
  • Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based patient care
  • Excellent clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and consultation skills with patients and colleagues
  • Ability to prioritise workload effectively and work under pressure
  • IT literacy, including use of clinical systems (preferably EMIS) and Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
  • Experience in Women's Health
  • Experience in teaching, training, or supervising other clinicians
  • Experience in quality improvement or clinical governance activities
  • Understanding of local health system structures and pathways
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration
  • A place on the NHS performers list
  • Evidence of appropriate professional indemnity cover
Desirable
  • Postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary care
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working in general practice or an equivalent primary care setting
  • Ability to manage a broad range of acute and chronic clinical presentations
  • Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based patient care
  • Excellent clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and consultation skills with patients and colleagues
  • Ability to prioritise workload effectively and work under pressure
  • IT literacy, including use of clinical systems (preferably EMIS) and Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
  • Experience in Women's Health
  • Experience in teaching, training, or supervising other clinicians
  • Experience in quality improvement or clinical governance activities
  • Understanding of local health system structures and pathways

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