GP with extended role in Frailty

An outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic GP Training practice which is excellently led and embracing the changes within Primary Care.
Having recruited both Salaried GPs and a GP Partner for this practice, we can say with confidence you will be supported, looked after and given ‘artistic license’ if you will to contribute ideas and suggestions as to how things can be improved, changed and evolved.
With the implementation of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams, there is now the opportunity for a GP with a passion for and deep understanding of elderly patients to join the team, specifically to manage that patient cohort as either your sole position (8-10 sessions) or part of a portfolio career (4-6 sessions)

Salary – c£12,000 – £12,500 per session plus indemnity provided

Contract basis – 12 or 24 months as preferred but with excellent scope for being made permanent

Location – pleasant rural setting near Plymouth

You must be qualified as a General Practitioner and registered with the GMC and UK performers list.

The surgery –

• Established GP Training Practice with numerous Trainers
• Stable, experienced Partnership
• Long-standing team of loyal Salaried GPs
• High-dispensing
• Partner-owned premises
• Geared towards reducing GP workload
  • Ongoing workflow projects to further decrease GP document workload
  • Visiting Paramedic or ANP doing home visits every day
  • GP support includes an ANP, three Paramedics, Mental Health Practitioner, First Contact Physio, Specialist Nurses (Diabetes, CDM and Women’s Health) and two Pharmacists
  • Remote GP providing weekly admin support
• Coffee break every morning

Your role –

• GPwER Frailty
• Holding a list of elderly and frail patients only
  • 30-minute F2F appointments in-practice
  • 1 hour – 1.5 hour home visits conducting comprehensive care evaluations
  • Care home oversight, rounds and reviews
• Working collaboratively with wider team including Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Paramedics, Frailty Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Chronic Disease Nurses
• Participating in and often leading MDT meetings
• Up to 10 sessions available with a minimum of 4 sessions required
• Flexible start and finish times

The benefits –

• Lovely setting
• High degree of ownership over your role
• BMA contract
• 6 weeks annual leave
• 2 weeks study leave
• NHS pension

Next Steps

For further details on this exceptional role, please click the Apply Now button. If you can specify the best time to talk, please do; we will get in touch when it suits you best. You will then be contacted by one of our specialist consultants, who will provide you with further details about the role.

If you would like to talk ahead of sending us your CV, please give us a call on 0113 350 1308. Please note, any contact is in the strictest confidence and we will not send your details to any practice without your expressed consent to do so.

Is this role almost right for you, but not quite ticking all the boxes? If so, we have hundreds of other roles available and can also work proactively to find you your perfect post.

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