Preston
Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated GP to become part of a forward thinking, dynamic and friendly practice located on the Fylde Coast. This position would involve working within our extensive clinical team which currently comprises of: 5 GP Partners; 2 Salaried GPs; 2 ANPs; 2 Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technician; 1 Physicians Associate; 3 Practice Nurses; 1 Nurse Practitioner; 1 Nurse Associate; 2 Health Care Assistants and a Phlebotomist. The team works hard to ensure that the patient care is at the forefront of their mind and that the care they deliver is of an extremely high standard and we are searching for a like minded individual to further enhance the team. We have just been successful in retaining our Investors in People Gold Award - an achievement that as a team we are immensely proud of. We offer a very supportive environment for all members of the team. The clinical team meet virtually on a daily basis to discuss any complex cases, share ideas and provide support to each other. This was introduced at the beginning of the pandemic and has been revolutionary for the practice, a positive change that has now become embedded in our daily routines at the surgery. We are keen to find the right individual to join Fernbank Surgery and will therefore consider applicants from applicants looking for both part time and full time positions.Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant would be expected to work as an autonomous practitioner, 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 and collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.Fernbank Surgery has a positive working relationship with many external stakeholders in the local area and we would be keen for the successful applicant to continue with these positive relationships.About usFernbank Surgery is a busy practice made up of a team of 5 very versatile partners, who are supported by a host of salaried GPs, ANPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, a Management Team and a pillar of administration and reception staff members. We are a close knit team that is able to work together efficiently and effectively to ensure that our patients receive an exemplary level of care and service from all that are part of team Fernbank. We are a training practice and take pride in being able to pass on our knowledge, support and guidance to the clinicians of the future. Fernbank Surgery is located in Lytham, a beautiful coastal town located on the Fylde Coast. Lytham has plenty to offer in the local community from sea front walks, picnics in the park or a vast choice of bars and restaurants Lytham really does cater for all.If you are interested in the post and want to visit the Practice or find out more, please contact Stephanie Sweeney, Practice Manager by email onlscicb-fw.fernbankmanagers@nhs.netDetailsDate posted19 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary Depending on experience ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference numberA0341-26-0006Job locationsLytham Primary Care CentreVictoria StLytham LancashireFY8 5DZUnited KingdomFreckleton Health CentreDouglas DriveFreckletonPrestonPR4 1RYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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 and temporary patients.Clinical responsibilities:In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake 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 and correspondence in a timely fashionMaking professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisationAssessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problemsScreening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illnessProviding counselling and health educationAdmitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriateRecording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standardsCollecting data for audit purposesCompiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriateIn general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.Other responsibilities within the organisation:Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safetyA commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practiceContributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisationContributing to the development of computer-based patient recordsContributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient dataAttending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.Confidentiality:In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriatelyIn the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidentialInformation relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.Health & safety:The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelinesAwareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelinesProviding advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangementsCorrect personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances)Hand hygiene standards for self and othersManaging directly all incidents of accidental exposureManagement and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practiceActive observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible personIdentifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient processMaking effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processesMonitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc., and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible managerSafe management of sharps use, storage and disposalMaintenance of own clean working environmentUsing appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible managementActively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognisedKeeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managersUndertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)Correct waste and instrument management, including handling, segregation, and container useMaintenance of sterile environmentsDemonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Job description Job responsibilitiesThe 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 and temporary patients.Clinical responsibilities:In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake 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 and correspondence in a timely fashionMaking professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisationAssessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problemsScreening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illnessProviding counselling and health educationAdmitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriateRecording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standardsCollecting data for audit purposesCompiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriateIn general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.Other responsibilities within the organisation:Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safetyA commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practiceContributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisationContributing to the development of computer-based patient recordsContributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient dataAttending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.Confidentiality:In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriatelyIn the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidentialInformation relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.Health & safety:The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelinesAwareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelinesProviding advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangementsCorrect personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances)Hand hygiene standards for self and othersManaging directly all incidents of accidental exposureManagement and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practiceActive observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible personIdentifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient processMaking effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processesMonitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc., and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible managerSafe management of sharps use, storage and disposalMaintenance of own clean working environmentUsing appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible managementActively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognisedKeeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managersUndertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)Correct waste and instrument management, including handling, segregation, and container useMaintenance of sterile environmentsDemonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.Person Specification Experience EssentialExperience of working in a Primary Care EnvironmentExperience of continued professional developmentExperience of medicines managementGeneral understanding of the GMS contractDesirableExperience of QOF and clinical audit Experience of using General Practice IT systems e.g EMIS Web, Docman, AccuRx Qualifications EssentialGMC Registered Qualified GP (MRCGP or equivalent qualification)Clear enhanced DBS checkDesirableEvidence of up to date CPD Personal Qualities EssentialFlexible and cooperativeMotivated, forward thinkerProblem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as requiredHigh levels of integrity and loyalty Person Specification Experience EssentialExperience of working in a Primary Care EnvironmentExperience of continued professional developmentExperience of medicines managementGeneral understanding of the GMS contractDesirableExperience of QOF and clinical audit Experience of using General Practice IT systems e.g EMIS Web, Docman, AccuRx Qualifications EssentialGMC Registered Qualified GP (MRCGP or equivalent qualification)Clear enhanced DBS checkDesirableEvidence of up to date CPD Personal Qualities EssentialFlexible and cooperativeMotivated, forward thinkerProblem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as requiredHigh levels of integrity and loyaltyDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameFernbank SurgeryAddressLytham Primary Care CentreVictoria StLytham LancashireFY8 5DZUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameFernbank SurgeryAddressLytham Primary Care CentreVictoria StLytham LancashireFY8 5DZUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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