GP; Maternity Cover

Salaried GP Maternity Leave Cover (6 Sessions per Week)

Number of positions - 2

Valentine Health Partnership is seeking a motivated & caring Salaried GP to join our friendly, well-supported practice to provide maternity leave cover. The role is for 6 sessions per week with a minimum commitment of 12 months, with the possibility of a temporary extension.

Valentine Health Partnership is a large, state-of-the-art GP training practice located in the diverse and multicultural borough of Greenwich, caring for approximately 32,000 + patients across the two sites in Woolwich & Shooters Hill.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, dynamic practice that values its staff and fosters professional growth.

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered & temporary patients.

Very non-onerous Duty on a rota basis

Share of visits when required (normally completed by Paramedic)

Mix of telephone, face-to-face appointments

Provide high-quality patient care

Ensure that each patient encounter is maximized to attain contractual target requirements

Work collaboratively & contribute to the management and completion of general clinical administration, including bloods, tasks, urgent enquiries, medical reports.

• The Salaried GP will deliver patient-centred care, manage a range of clinical duties, undertake agreed duty doctor sessions, and contribute to practice governance as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking & signing repeat prescriptions & dealing with queries, paperwork, reports & correspondence in a timely manner.
• Making autonomous clinical decisions on presenting issues, whether self‑referred or referred by other healthcare professionals.
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated & 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.
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload & referring to other care providers as appropriate.
• Recording clear & contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
• Collecting data for audit purposes & complying with QOF requirements.
• Compiling & issuing computer-generated acute & repeat prescriptions.
• Prescribing according to the Practice formulary, or generically when clinically appropriate.

Valentine Health Partnership is a large state-of-the-art GP Training Practice based in the multicultural borough of Greenwich, with a list size of +32,000 patients and two surgeries, based in Woolwich & Shooters Hill. The practice is friendly, supportive and innovative.

At Valentine we are committed to health promotion & actively involved in a range of schemes & services to provide high-quality care to the local population. We have a Strong team ethos with close-knit clinical team & family-friendly working environment.

Part of a Primary Care Network and actively involved in a range of schemes and services to provide high-quality care to the local population.

We offer competitive remuneration as well as other benefits including:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Annual Leave entitlement (+8x B/H pro rata)
• Study leave paid in addition to CPD hours (pro-rata)
• Sick Pay
• Flexible on start & finish times
• Excellent administrative services including Clinical assistants team supporting clinicians with admin tasks
• Workflow management team reduce the clinician's administrative burden
• Support from allied health professionals:
  Strong nursing team with HCA support. Clinical Pharmacists, Paramedic, Physio, Mental Health workers & Social Prescribers
• Regular in-house clinical training/learning sessions and workshops/ meetings
• Free snacks & Lunch on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & festive dates
• Company Events
• On-site free Parking
• Onsite…