Job Summary St Giles Surgery has been established in Camberwell for over 30 years. The team moved to a purpose built premises shared with our neighbouring practice Brunswick Park. Many patients have been registered with us since the onset. We are patient focused and always try to offer the best possible patient care within our control. The whole team is passionate about making a difference for our patients and improving local population health and living. Our list has grown significantly over the years and has continued to grow. We regularly review our catchment area, ensuring we are inclusive and offering services to our immediate population. We also offer many additional services and are always keen to pilot any new service that could benefit our local population. We work closely with our federation and are active within our Primary Care Network. We try to host as many services as possible as we believe having the services in‑house, enables our patients to feel comfortable accessing the range of professionals available. We currently offer appointments with: Mental Health Practitioner, Wellbeing Coach, Social Prescriber, First Contact Physio and a Care Coordinator. In addition to this we have two PCN pharmacists as well as an employed pharmacist supporting the clinical team and patients with medication queries, compliance and monitoring. In addition to the help and guidance we provide to our own colleagues, we are a training practice and regularly host trainee placements. About Us We are located in Camberwell which is an up‑and‑coming residential neighbourhood with a good community feel. We have been in our existing building for 30 years and feel like an important part of our community. We have 2 partners, 2 GPs and a Practice Manager. Some of our staff has been with us for many years, with quite a few through to retirement. Prioritising staff welfare is a very important part of our values and mission, as looking after our own enables us to be stronger to look after our patients. As part of St Giles Surgery, you will provide NHS primary health care to patients registered with the practice. This will also include an equal share of the paperwork, prescriptions, medication reviews, results, medical reports (as appropriate), and visiting patients at their home if and when appropriate. You are expected to participate in practice activities including meetings and audits, as well as taking on a role in the development of the practice as outlined in your contract. Main Duties

Responding to medical problems presented by patients on the practice medical list, including history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral where appropriate. Establishing appropriate systems to manage common chronic medical conditions, e.g. asthma and diabetes. Providing appropriate preventive health care and advice within the context of primary health care. Maintaining patients" clinical records, to include correct problem titles, coding of appropriate values (e.g. BP), coding of appropriate values associated with chronic LTCs in line with QoF and correct use of templates. Guidelines attached regarding expected standard to be followed. Maintaining patients confidentiality. Providing free certification in line with schedule 9 of the GMS Regulations (1992).

Other Responsibilities

Attending or chairing primary health care meetings and other meetings as may be necessary. Auditing practice activities as required. Following practice and local guidelines and protocols. Taking part in the development and implementation of Practice Development Plan. Clinically related administrative and non‑clinical duties needed for the delivery of primary care services. Engaging in appropriate educational activity in order to maintain clinical and managerial competence and performance. On days where PLT are held, the practice will be closed and clinicians are expected to attend the sessions but return to the surgery for a shortened clinic and an equal share of admin.

Condition of Appointment

Appropriately registered with the General Medical Council. Obtained the Certificate of Experience from the Joint Committee on Postgraduate Training for General Practice. Membership of an appropriate Medical Organisation (MDU, MPS etc).

Qualifications (Essential)

Full GMC registration. MRCGP qualification. Inclusion on the Performers List (confirmation sufficient for DBS clearance). Evidence of current revalidation. Evidence of most recent appraisal. Eligibility to practise independently in the UK, including right to work.

Desirable Qualifications

Previous work in general practice. Familiarity with EMIS Web and Docman systems. Newly qualified GPs are encouraged to apply. Experience conducting home visits. Previous triage or duty doctor experience.

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