Job summary
CONTRACT: Permanent contract this post is subject to the funding related to the
ARRS role.
To apply for this job please send your Curriculum Vitae and
covering letter to Julia Markendale email: Julia.markendale@nhs.net
We are seeking a dedicated and professional GP to join our friendly, innovative, and expanding Practice, which currently supports 7,200 registered patients. You will manage a varied and rewarding clinical caseload within a supportive environment, working alongside a multi-skilled team of GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, a Clinical Pharmacist, and Healthcare Assistants. Our team is further supported by an experienced management and administration team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, accessible primary care.
This is ideally a 4-session (2-day) role, with work on Mondays and Fridays preferred, although we are happy to discuss alternative working patterns to accommodate the right candidate.
Initially for a fixed term of 6 months (this may extend).
Main duties of the job
As part of the agreed practice rota, the post-holder will undertake a wide range of clinical and administrative duties, including:
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Conducting surgery, telephone, and video consultations.
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Visiting patients at home when clinically indicated, including urgent visits during surgery hours.
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Assessing and managing patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
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Screening for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
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Developing care plans in consultation with patients, aligned with disease management protocols.
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Providing health education, counselling, and making appropriate referrals.
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Managing prescriptions in line with practice guidelines.
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Recording accurate, contemporaneous clinical notes.
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Participating in extended hours services and a fair share of home visits.
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Contributing to audits, quality improvement initiatives, and the review of significant events and patient feedback.
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Engaging in the Duty Doctor rota (with ANP support).
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Complying with all GMC regulations, practice policies, and professional codes of conduct.
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Collaborating effectively with the wider healthcare team and external agencies to ensure continuity of care.
About us
Our Practice is a forward-thinking, patient-centred organisation committed to delivering high-quality primary care to a diverse community. We combine traditional GP values with innovative approaches to service delivery, making full use of streamlined IT systems and modern processes to enhance patient experience.
We work closely with our Primary Care Network (PCN) partners, local hospitals, community services, social services, and voluntary organisations to ensure comprehensive care for our patients. Communication and collaboration are at the heart of our approach, supported by regular team meetings and a strong culture of professional development.
Our aim is to provide excellent, accessible, and safe healthcare while supporting our staff to thrive in a positive, inclusive, and forward-looking workplace.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Personal Specification GP RoleClinical Responsibilities
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Deliver high-quality Personal Medical Services to patients in both surgery and home settings.
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Respond to medical issues presented by patients on the practice list, including history taking, examination, diagnosis, investigation, treatment, referral where appropriate, and accurate documentation with READ coding in the GP computer system (EMIS).
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Provide health promotion, preventative care, and lifestyle advice within a primary care context.
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Maintain clinical records in line with the electronic patient record system.
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Perform two surgeries daily (each 2.53 hours) using a mix of face-to-face, video, and telephone consultations.
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Be available between core hours of 08:0018:30.
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Triage and undertake home visits as required.
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Sign prescriptions and manage patient/practice correspondence promptly.
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Participate in the Duty Doctor rota, and provide emergency cover for absent colleagues when necessary.
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Support achievement of practice targets, including QOF, Enhanced Services, and other contractual requirements.
Professional Standards & Development
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Provide services that meet high clinical quality standards, ensuring consistency and responsiveness to patient needs.
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Comply with clinical governance requirements, continuous improvement processes, and annual appraisal obligations.
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Engage in ongoing professional development, lifelong learning, and mentoring.
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Share expertise and best practice with colleagues, contributing to team learning and skills development.
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Lead on identifying and implementing best practice through benchmarking, clinical guidelines, and evidence-based research.
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Contribute to service development, demonstrating a positive and constructive approach to change.
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Build links with educational institutions to support training and a learning environment.
Service Development, Research & Evaluation
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Participate in service evaluation through audits, research, and performance monitoring.
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Contribute to the creation and implementation of policies, clinical guidelines, and protocols.
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Maintain effective relationships with health and social care providers, voluntary organisations, and service users.
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Use the latest clinical evidence to shape services in line with local and national priorities.
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Identify and implement strategies to involve service users in service development.
Human Resources & Equality
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Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in line with NHS and practice policies.
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Comply with all practice and NHS operational policies, including computer usage policies.
Health & Safety
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Ensure all equipment is safe, well-maintained, and used in accordance with safe systems of work.
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Oversee safe handling, storage, and transportation of equipment, substances, and materials.
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Provide staff with relevant health and safety information, supervision, and training.
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Maintain safe access to and from premises at all times.
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Avoid interference or misuse of anything provided in the interest of health, safety, or welfare.
Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended as required, in consultation with the post holder, to meet service needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Personal Specification GP RoleClinical Responsibilities
-
Deliver high-quality Personal Medical Services to patients in both surgery and home settings.
-
Respond to medical issues presented by patients on the practice list, including history taking, examination, diagnosis, investigation, treatment, referral where appropriate, and accurate documentation with READ coding in the GP computer system (EMIS).
-
Provide health promotion, preventative care, and lifestyle advice within a primary care context.
-
Maintain clinical records in line with the electronic patient record system.
-
Perform two surgeries daily (each 2.53 hours) using a mix of face-to-face, video, and telephone consultations.
-
Be available between core hours of 08:0018:30.
-
Triage and undertake home visits as required.
-
Sign prescriptions and manage patient/practice correspondence promptly.
-
Participate in the Duty Doctor rota, and provide emergency cover for absent colleagues when necessary.
-
Support achievement of practice targets, including QOF, Enhanced Services, and other contractual requirements.
Professional Standards & Development
-
Provide services that meet high clinical quality standards, ensuring consistency and responsiveness to patient needs.
-
Comply with clinical governance requirements, continuous improvement processes, and annual appraisal obligations.
-
Engage in ongoing professional development, lifelong learning, and mentoring.
-
Share expertise and best practice with colleagues, contributing to team learning and skills development.
-
Lead on identifying and implementing best practice through benchmarking, clinical guidelines, and evidence-based research.
-
Contribute to service development, demonstrating a positive and constructive approach to change.
-
Build links with educational institutions to support training and a learning environment.
Service Development, Research & Evaluation
-
Participate in service evaluation through audits, research, and performance monitoring.
-
Contribute to the creation and implementation of policies, clinical guidelines, and protocols.
-
Maintain effective relationships with health and social care providers, voluntary organisations, and service users.
-
Use the latest clinical evidence to shape services in line with local and national priorities.
-
Identify and implement strategies to involve service users in service development.
Human Resources & Equality
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Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in line with NHS and practice policies.
-
Comply with all practice and NHS operational policies, including computer usage policies.
Health & Safety
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Ensure all equipment is safe, well-maintained, and used in accordance with safe systems of work.
-
Oversee safe handling, storage, and transportation of equipment, substances, and materials.
-
Provide staff with relevant health and safety information, supervision, and training.
-
Maintain safe access to and from premises at all times.
-
Avoid interference or misuse of anything provided in the interest of health, safety, or welfare.
Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended as required, in consultation with the post holder, to meet service needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP.
- MRCGP.
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent (JCPTGP).
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
Desirable
- Additional clinical qualifications or specialist training relevant to primary care.
Experience
Essential
- Newly qualified GP (within 2 years of qualification).
- Not previously been substantively employed at a GP practice.
- Experience working in a primary care environment.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Experience of QOF.
- General understanding of the primary care contract.
- Experience of medicines management.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Experience of ICB initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP.
- MRCGP.
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent (JCPTGP).
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
Desirable
- Additional clinical qualifications or specialist training relevant to primary care.
Experience
Essential
- Newly qualified GP (within 2 years of qualification).
- Not previously been substantively employed at a GP practice.
- Experience working in a primary care environment.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Experience of QOF.
- General understanding of the primary care contract.
- Experience of medicines management.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Experience of ICB initiatives.
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).