Job overview

We are looking to recruit a positive, compassionate, and self-motivated GP to join our friendly  team at Creswell and Langwith Medical Centre on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to NHS funding and guidance.

This opportunity is part of the PCN ARRS funding initiative and requires applicants to be newly qualified and new to practice. [ within 2 years]

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Creswell and Langwith Medical Centre. However, on occasion, you may be asked to work at one of our other DCHS General Practice sites  in exceptional circumstances 

Please Note. INTERNATIONAL GRADUATES MUST BE QUALIFIED AND BE ON THE GP SPECIALIST LIST AS WELL AS THE GMC REGISTER.

Main duties of the job

Provide face-to-face and telephone consultations for routine and urgent care

Provide clinical care to patients as described in the job plan and in line with practice processes.  This will include face-to-face and telephone triage.

Action of clinical administration, including medical reports, test results, referral letters, and any other duties as required in a timely manner.

Cover weekly on-call duties and support the service during absences

Fortnightly rotational cover of the extended access service, which is a PCN DES requirement and takes place on Tuesdays 18:30-2000

Make clear consultation notes using system One 

Ensure safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective care in line with Practice disease management protocols and NICE guidelines.

Independently prescribe medications

Review and manage patient medications following the appropriate policies and local clinical guidelines

Work with our clinical and non-clinical team to deliver holistic and patient-centred car.

Actively participate in MDT meetings as required

Take part in practice audits

Actively attend and participate in educational and designated monthly training events

To lead on key areas within the practice, such as specific QOF domains, quality standards, and practice initiatives, as agreed with the clinical lead and /or practice manager

Provide support and debrief for our trainee registrars

Have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.

Working for our organisation

The practice serves approximately 5500 patients across Creswell, Langwith, and surrounding areas.

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff.  We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre.  Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community.  As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign.  The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

TWITTER/FACEBOOK - DCHS has its own Social Media accounts for recruitment. Follow us/like us via @dchsjobs

Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”

Our values:

1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis.  If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team,   01332 564856, option 1, option 1  or   [email protected]  and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you.  Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.