Salaried GP

Job summary

Ambrose Avenue currently has a vacancy for an enthusiastic, motivated salaried GP to join us, starting as soon as possible. This position is offered on a part-time basis for 4-6 sessions per week. We offer:

• 15-minute appointments available, if preferred, allowing safe, patient centred consultations.
• Supportive and approachable GP Partners and multidisciplinary team.
• Low administrative burden with excellent clinical and administrative support.
• Regular clinical meetings and opportunities for teaching and professional development.
• Modern clinical systems and a collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary, NHS pension and indemnity cover.

Main duties of the job

• Undertaking a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion;

About us

Ambrose Avenue Group Practice is a busy general practice based across two sites (Ambrose Avenue and Tollgate) in Colchester. We are a large, dynamic team offering a stimulating and welcoming environment, caring for over 14,000 patients. We use clinical systems such as SystmOne, Anima and Accurx and we are committed to training and developing both clinical and non-clinical teams. We offer a competitive salary with six weeks annual leave plus bank holidays and additional study leave on a pro-rata basis. Our ethos is to achieve and outstanding work-life balance while offering our patients the best possible service. Supporting your work-life balance and professional development is essential to us, so we will be happy to discuss and requirements for flexible working and offer the following benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Supportive and friendly environment
• Peer support
• CPD support with training and development

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
• Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
• Be on the NHSE medical performers list

Experience

Essential

• Good understanding and experience of chronic disease management, and primary prevention and screening services;
• Ability to take responsibility for your own career development, learning and performance and are responsible for ensuring that all your mandatory training is in date;
• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies and guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety;
• Commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a confidential manner.