Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner to join our friendly healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive medical care to patients, ensuring their health and well-being through effective diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of various health conditions. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job

• Conduct thorough examinations and assessments of patients to diagnose medical conditions.
• Develop and implement personalised treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses to treatment.
• Provide ongoing patient education regarding health management, preventive care, and lifestyle modifications.
• Collaborate with specialists and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives to advance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes.
• Manage patients in various settings including, nursing homes, home environment and hospital.
• Stay informed about public health issues and contribute to community health initiatives.

About us
Tavyside is a modern purpose-built primary care clinical setting, with a dispensing branch surgery in Lifton Devon, providing high quality care to our 13,500 patients. Tavyside has a team of 8 highly committed clinical partners, 9 salaried colleagues, a proactive nursing team and a strong effective management and administrative support structure. The whole team work closely together and pride ourselves on our open-door ethos.
Tavyside are a training practice with both registrar and medical student placements, we boast a high attainment of QoF/ enhanced services and patient satisfaction, we are a committed and active member of West Devon PCN and are rated good across all services with the CQC.
Informal visits are welcome by arrangement.
Details
Date posted
30 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A2035-25-0001
Job locations
Abbey Rise
Tavistock
Devon
PL19 9FD
Lifton Surgery
North Road
Lifton
Devon
PL16 0EH
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP:-

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• 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 achieveing the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
• Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:
Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP:-

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• 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 achieveing the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
• Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:
Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Medical degree from an accredited institution and valid medical licence to practice

Experience
Essential

• - Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology, with the ability to apply this knowledge in clinical settings.
• - Experience in patient care across diverse environments such as hospitals, clinics, or community health settings is preferred.
• - Familiarity with clinical research methodologies is advantageous.
• - Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with patients from varied backgrounds.
• - Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a high standard of care.
• - Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with medical advancements.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Medical degree from an accredited institution and valid medical licence to practice

Experience
Essential

• - Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology, with the ability to apply this knowledge in clinical settings.
• - Experience in patient care across diverse environments such as hospitals, clinics, or community health settings is preferred.
• - Familiarity with clinical research methodologies is advantageous.
• - Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with patients from varied backgrounds.
• - Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a high standard of care.
• - Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with medical advancements.