• Job Description

  Req#: A3216-25-0001?language=en&page=97&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We have an exciting opportunity for aGeneral Practitioner (GP)to join our forward-thinking and dynamic team within Central Brighton and Hove.

  The role

  As a GP, you will be part of a large and multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals, and your work will be firmly grounded in direct, compassionate care or clinical work with patients, families, and disadvantaged communities.

  In return, you will receive a robust support system from our dedicated team, with strong support for CPD.

  Main duties of the job

  As a GP, your clinical responsibilities include conducting surgery and telephone consultations, managing queries, home visits, repeat prescriptions, and timely correspondence. You will make autonomous decisions for self-referred and referred patients, assess undiagnosed health concerns, screen for disease risks, provide counselling, and deliver health education. You will admit or discharge patients, refer to other care providers, and ensure consultation notes and data meet agreed standards. Responsibilities include issuing computer-generated prescriptions, adhering to the Practice prescribing formulary, and fulfilling duties expected of a GP in primary care.

  Organisational responsibilities involve participating in developing and delivering new services and care models, adhering to Practice policies (e.g., prescribing, confidentiality, data protection), and committing to ongoing learning and evidence-based best practices. You will contribute to Enhanced Services, QOF/IIF initiatives, audits, and clinical standard setting. Additional duties include maintaining and developing patient records, summarising and Read-Coding data, and attending relevant training and events.

  This role requires a commitment to quality care, continuous improvement, and teamwork in a dynamic and supportive environment.

  About us

  At WellBN, we are committed to transforming healthcare by putting creativity and community at the heart of our practice. Following the merger of two healthcare centres, we have become a diverse and innovative practice operating across three sites: Brunswick and Burwash in Hove, and Benfield in Portslade. With a patient population of 25,500, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality care to all, particularly focusing on disadvantaged populations. From hormone clinics to community outreach programs, we strive to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of our patients.

  Details

  Date posted

  16 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience Up to £99,000.00 per year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  A3216-25-0001

  Job locations

  18-19

  Western Road

  Hove

  East Sussex

  BN3 1AE

  
  

  Benfield Valley Healthcare Hub

  Old Shoreham Road

  Portslade

  Brighton

  BN41 1XR

  
  

  Doctors Surgery

  14 Burwash Road

  Hove

  East Sussex

  BN3 8GQ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  What we would like you to do

  Clinical Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

  • Hold 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 fashion.
  • Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self- referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
  • Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
  • Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
  • Provide counselling and health education
  • Admit or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
  • Record clear consultation notes to agreed standards
  • Collect data for audit purposes
  • Comply and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand- written prescriptions whenever possible)
  • Prescribe in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
  • Undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

  Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:

  • Participate in the development and delivery of new services and new models for care in Primary Care
  • Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
  • A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
  • Contribute to delivering of Enhanced Services
  • Contribute to the delivery of QOF/IIF and any other quality performance initiatives.
  • Contribute to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
  • Contribute to the development of computer-based patient records
  • Contribute to the summarising of patient records and Read-Coding patient data
  • Attend training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  What we would like you to do

  Clinical Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

  • Hold 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 fashion.
  • Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self- referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
  • Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
  • Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
  • Provide counselling and health education
  • Admit or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
  • Record clear consultation notes to agreed standards
  • Collect data for audit purposes
  • Comply and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand- written prescriptions whenever possible)
  • Prescribe in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
  • Undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

  Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:

  • Participate in the development and delivery of new services and new models for care in Primary Care
  • Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
  • A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
  • Contribute to delivering of Enhanced Services
  • Contribute to the delivery of QOF/IIF and any other quality performance initiatives.
  • Contribute to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
  • Contribute to the development of computer-based patient records
  • Contribute to the summarising of patient records and Read-Coding patient data
  • Attend training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
  • Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) or equivalent.
  • Evidence of commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Sound understanding of current NHS policies and guidelines, including clinical governance.
  • Awareness of safeguarding practices and policies.
  • Knowledge of prescribing protocols and formulary adherence.

  Desirable

  • Familiarity with local health services and community resources.

  Other Requirements

  Essential

  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion, aligned with the practices ethos.
  • Ability to work between the practices three sites as required.
  • Eligible to work in the UK.
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Committed to providing compassionate and high-quality care to all patients, including those from disadvantaged communities.
  • Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to contribute to new services and care models.
  • Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to working with colleagues.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Proven experience working as a GP in a primary care setting.
  • Experience in managing a range of undifferentiated and undiagnosed clinical conditions.
  • Experience with Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and other quality performance initiatives.

  Desirable

  • Previous experience in delivering Enhanced Services or specialised clinics (e.g., hormone clinics, community outreach).
  • Participation in audit and clinical standard-setting initiatives.

  Skill and Abilities

  Essential

  • Excellent diagnostic and clinical skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously while making safe, evidence-based decisions.
  • Competent in using electronic patient record systems and clinical coding.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively counsel, educate, and build rapport with patients and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to service improvement and development.

  Desirable

  • Additional qualifications or special interests that complement the practice's services.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
  • Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) or equivalent.
  • Evidence of commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Sound understanding of current NHS policies and guidelines, including clinical governance.
  • Awareness of safeguarding practices and policies.
  • Knowledge of prescribing protocols and formulary adherence.

  Desirable

  • Familiarity with local health services and community resources.

  Other Requirements

  Essential

  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion, aligned with the practices ethos.
  • Ability to work between the practices three sites as required.
  • Eligible to work in the UK.
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Committed to providing compassionate and high-quality care to all patients, including those from disadvantaged communities.
  • Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to contribute to new services and care models.
  • Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to working with colleagues.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Proven experience working as a GP in a primary care setting.
  • Experience in managing a range of undifferentiated and undiagnosed clinical conditions.
  • Experience with Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and other quality performance initiatives.

  Desirable

  • Previous experience in delivering Enhanced Services or specialised clinics (e.g., hormone clinics, community outreach).
  • Participation in audit and clinical standard-setting initiatives.

  Skill and Abilities

  Essential

  • Excellent diagnostic and clinical skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously while making safe, evidence-based decisions.
  • Competent in using electronic patient record systems and clinical coding.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively counsel, educate, and build rapport with patients and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to service improvement and development.

  Desirable

  • Additional qualifications or special interests that complement the practice's services.

  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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Brighton Health and Wellbeing Centre

  Address

  18-19

  Western Road

  Hove

  East Sussex

  BN3 1AE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.brightonhealthandwellbeingcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Brighton Health and Wellbeing Centre

  Address

  18-19

  Western Road

  Hove

  East Sussex

  BN3 1AE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.brightonhealthandwellbeingcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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