Job summary

North East Ipswich PCN is looking to welcome a PCN Salaried GP to the team based solely at their Felixstowe Road Medical Practice. This position is offered on 4 sessions per week. Working as part of our multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to support and care for a diverse patient group. The role will include all general duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

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;
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting medical 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;
• Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols;
• Providing health education;
• Recording clear consultation notes to agreed standards;
• Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements;
• Delivering enhanced services;
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions;
• All general duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

About us

As an employee of North East Ipswich Primary Care Network, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Genuine responsibility from day one.
• Work with a strong social purpose.
• A permanent employment contract.
• A competitive salary with increments based on professional development.
• Membership of the NHS pension.
• Support to guide your personal and professional development.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing with continual years of NHS service.