Salaried GP

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Salaried GP to become part of our close-knit team at The Vine Medical Centre.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated GP who shares our commitment to providing exceptional patient care in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Why Join Us?

Located in the heart of Kent, Maidstone, Our well-established practice serves 13,500 patients and prides itself on delivering high quality, holistic healthcare. We are passionate about making General Practice both rewarding and sustainable for our team.

What We Offer:

A supportive, family-like team culture
A high-performing, well-regarded practice with a CQC rating of Outstanding for “Well-Led”
A modern, innovative approach to healthcare
Excellent working relationships within our Primary Care Network (Maidstone Central PCN)
A vibrant training environment with paramedic and nurse trainees, medical students, FY2s and GP trainees
A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and professional development
We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative setting, embraces innovation, and shares our ethos of compassionate, patient-centred care. If you have aspirations for partnership or wish to further your special interests, we would love to support your journey.

Ready to Find Out More?

For more details, or to enquire about salary and sessions available, please get in touch via email haroula.aslet@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

• Working as an autonomous practitioner you will be responsible for the provision of medical services to your personal list of patients
• You will deliver an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract, participate in enhanced services and the achievement of QoF targets
• You will participate in the covering the duty doctor session on a rotational basis
• You will offer generic prescribing, adhering to local and national guidance
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• Work collaboratively with practice team and wider PCN team
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
  Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Provide reports for employers, solicitors and insurance companies and complete medical certificates, benefit agency forms etc
• Ensure that all work carried out which carries a private fee is properly recouped and accounted for
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
• Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice

About us
Here at The Vine Medical Centre, we strive to deliver good excellent care to our registered population.

We have a warm and welcoming, stable workforce and opportunities to join the clinical team are rare, due to low turn over of staff.

We offer a competitive salary, an NHS pension and an Employee assistance programme as a well as a free staff car park.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Job description
Job responsibilities
We are recruiting a responsible and self-reliant practitioner with a positive attitude to join our friendly team at The Vine Medical Centre. The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.

Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential
National Performers List registration
Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
General understanding of the GMS contract
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Strong IT skills
Clear, polite telephone manner
Effective time management (planning and organising)
Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Excellent interpersonal skills
Problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Polite and confident
Flexible and cooperative
Motivated, forward thinker
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Occupational Health clearance
Desirable
Experience of working in a primary care environment
Experience of continued professional development
Experience of QOF and clinical audit
Experience of medicines management
Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
EMIS user skills
Experience with clinical risk management
Qualifications
Essential
Qualified GP
General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
Full GMC registration
Desirable
MRCGP
Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP

Additional Criteria
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration