Job summary
Quarry Bank Medical Centre is seeking a Salaried General Practitioner to join our established and supportive primary care team in Dudley. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centred general practice while working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
We welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced GPs who are looking for a stable and well-organised practice where they can develop their clinical skills and professional interests. The successful candidate will receive mentorship and professional support from experienced partner GPs, making this an ideal role for clinicians seeking to build confidence and expand their scope of practice.
The position combines routine general practice with opportunities to contribute to service development, clinical governance and enhanced primary care services. We particularly encourage clinicians who wish to develop additional procedural or specialist interests that strengthen care delivered within the community.
Quarry Bank Medical Centre is currently investing in the future of the practice through premises refurbishment, expansion of clinical space and the implementation of modern digital systems designed to streamline workflow and reduce administrative burden. Our aim is to create a professional environment where clinicians can focus on delivering excellent care while continuing to develop their clinical expertise.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred general practice care to the registered patient population, managing a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions through face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations.
The role involves working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to safe clinical decision-making, continuity of care and effective patient management. The post holder will also participate in clinical governance, quality improvement activity and practice meetings.
Opportunities will be available to develop additional clinical interests or procedural skills, supported by mentorship from experienced partner GPs, while contributing to the ongoing development of services delivered within primary care.
About us
Quarry Bank Medical Centre is a well-established NHS GP practice located in Dudley, serving a diverse and engaged patient population. We are proud to provide high-quality, community-focused primary care supported by a strong multidisciplinary team including GPs, advanced practitioners, nurses, healthcare assistants and an experienced administrative team.
The practice has a collaborative and supportive working culture, where clinicians and staff work closely together with mutual respect and a shared commitment to delivering safe, patient-centred care. Many members of the team have worked at the practice for several years, creating a stable and welcoming environment where colleagues feel supported and valued.
Education and professional development form an important part of our identity. As a training practice we support learners at different stages of their careers and encourage continuous learning across the team.
We are currently investing in the future of the practice through planned premises improvements and the introduction of modern digital systems designed to streamline workflow and enhance patient access. Our aim is to create a working environment where clinicians can practise to a high professional standard while maintaining a sustainable and rewarding career in general practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will join Quarry Bank Medical Centre, a well-established NHS general practice in Dudley led by an experienced sole GP Partner and supported by a stable and highly capable multidisciplinary team. The practice serves a diverse and engaged patient population and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred primary care grounded in professionalism, continuity and clinical integrity. The successful candidate will become part of a practice that values teamwork, mutual respect and a shared commitment to providing safe, accessible and responsive healthcare for the local community.
The role offers the opportunity to practise the full breadth of modern general practice within a supportive and well-organised environment. The GP will provide clinical care through a mixture of face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations, managing a wide range of undifferentiated presentations as well as ongoing care for patients with long-term conditions. The post holder will assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical problems, provide evidence-based prescribing, arrange investigations where appropriate and coordinate care with community and secondary care colleagues when required. A strong emphasis is placed on continuity of care and building meaningful clinical relationships with patients.
Quarry Bank Medical Centre benefits from a collaborative multidisciplinary team including GPs, advanced practitioners, nurses, healthcare assistants and an experienced administrative team who actively support clinical workflow and patient navigation. The administrative and operational systems within the practice are designed to enable clinicians to focus on patient care while maintaining safe and efficient service delivery. Many members of the team have worked together for several years, creating a stable and welcoming environment where clinicians feel supported and valued.
The practice has a strong culture of learning and professional development. As a training practice, Quarry Bank Medical Centre regularly supports doctors in training and values the educational role that general practice plays in developing the next generation of clinicians. The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced GP Partner who provides mentorship, clinical discussion and professional guidance. This supportive environment makes the role particularly attractive to newly qualified GPs who wish to build confidence and experience within a stable and encouraging practice setting, while also offering experienced clinicians the opportunity to practise within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Quarry Bank Medical Centre is currently entering an exciting period of development and investment. The practice is undertaking planned refurbishment and expansion of the surgery to improve the working environment for staff and to increase clinical capacity for patients. This work will provide additional consulting space and modernised clinical areas, supporting the continued growth of services and improving overall workflow within the practice.
Alongside improvements to the physical premises, the practice is also investing significantly in modern digital infrastructure designed to improve operational efficiency and patient access. This includes the introduction of intelligent digital systems and automated workflow processes that assist with triage, document management, pathology processing and patient communication. These systems are designed to reduce administrative burden for clinicians and ensure that clinical time can be focused on patient care and complex decision-making. The practice has taken a proactive approach to digital transformation, carefully implementing technology that enhances clinical safety and operational efficiency while maintaining the core values of traditional general practice.
The role offers excellent opportunities for clinicians who wish to develop additional clinical interests and enhanced skills within primary care. Quarry Bank Medical Centre actively supports GPs who want to expand their scope of practice in areas that strengthen community-based care and reduce unnecessary secondary care referrals. This may include interests such as minor surgery, dermatology and dermoscopy, musculoskeletal medicine and joint injections, womens health, long-acting reversible contraception, cardiometabolic disease management or other enhanced services that allow more care to be delivered within the practice setting. The leadership team is supportive of clinicians who wish to pursue further training or develop specialist interests that benefit both patients and the wider practice.
In addition to clinical duties, the successful candidate will contribute to clinical governance activities within the practice, including audit, quality improvement initiatives and participation in clinical meetings. Quarry Bank Medical Centre places strong emphasis on maintaining high standards of professional practice and patient safety. Clinicians are encouraged to contribute ideas for service improvement and play an active role in shaping the ongoing development of the practice.
The practice operates within a professional yet friendly working atmosphere where colleagues support one another and share responsibility for maintaining high standards of care. The culture of the practice encourages open communication, reflective practice and collaborative problem solving. Decisions within the practice are made efficiently and thoughtfully, reflecting the advantages of working within a well-led practice with clear leadership and a shared vision for the future.
Quarry Bank Medical Centre offers a working environment where clinicians can enjoy the intellectual challenge, variety and continuity that define excellent general practice while being supported by a stable team and strong leadership. The role provides an opportunity to practise within a surgery that is actively investing in its premises, its digital infrastructure and the development of its clinical services. It is a practice that values both tradition and progress, combining the strengths of established general practice with thoughtful innovation designed to support clinicians and improve patient care.
For GPs seeking a stable and supportive practice where they can build meaningful patient relationships, develop new clinical skills and contribute to the future direction of primary care, Quarry Bank Medical Centre offers an environment where professional satisfaction and long-term career development can genuinely flourish.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will join Quarry Bank Medical Centre, a well-established NHS general practice in Dudley led by an experienced sole GP Partner and supported by a stable and highly capable multidisciplinary team. The practice serves a diverse and engaged patient population and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred primary care grounded in professionalism, continuity and clinical integrity. The successful candidate will become part of a practice that values teamwork, mutual respect and a shared commitment to providing safe, accessible and responsive healthcare for the local community.
The role offers the opportunity to practise the full breadth of modern general practice within a supportive and well-organised environment. The GP will provide clinical care through a mixture of face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations, managing a wide range of undifferentiated presentations as well as ongoing care for patients with long-term conditions. The post holder will assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical problems, provide evidence-based prescribing, arrange investigations where appropriate and coordinate care with community and secondary care colleagues when required. A strong emphasis is placed on continuity of care and building meaningful clinical relationships with patients.
Quarry Bank Medical Centre benefits from a collaborative multidisciplinary team including GPs, advanced practitioners, nurses, healthcare assistants and an experienced administrative team who actively support clinical workflow and patient navigation. The administrative and operational systems within the practice are designed to enable clinicians to focus on patient care while maintaining safe and efficient service delivery. Many members of the team have worked together for several years, creating a stable and welcoming environment where clinicians feel supported and valued.
The practice has a strong culture of learning and professional development. As a training practice, Quarry Bank Medical Centre regularly supports doctors in training and values the educational role that general practice plays in developing the next generation of clinicians. The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced GP Partner who provides mentorship, clinical discussion and professional guidance. This supportive environment makes the role particularly attractive to newly qualified GPs who wish to build confidence and experience within a stable and encouraging practice setting, while also offering experienced clinicians the opportunity to practise within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Quarry Bank Medical Centre is currently entering an exciting period of development and investment. The practice is undertaking planned refurbishment and expansion of the surgery to improve the working environment for staff and to increase clinical capacity for patients. This work will provide additional consulting space and modernised clinical areas, supporting the continued growth of services and improving overall workflow within the practice.
Alongside improvements to the physical premises, the practice is also investing significantly in modern digital infrastructure designed to improve operational efficiency and patient access. This includes the introduction of intelligent digital systems and automated workflow processes that assist with triage, document management, pathology processing and patient communication. These systems are designed to reduce administrative burden for clinicians and ensure that clinical time can be focused on patient care and complex decision-making. The practice has taken a proactive approach to digital transformation, carefully implementing technology that enhances clinical safety and operational efficiency while maintaining the core values of traditional general practice.
The role offers excellent opportunities for clinicians who wish to develop additional clinical interests and enhanced skills within primary care. Quarry Bank Medical Centre actively supports GPs who want to expand their scope of practice in areas that strengthen community-based care and reduce unnecessary secondary care referrals. This may include interests such as minor surgery, dermatology and dermoscopy, musculoskeletal medicine and joint injections, womens health, long-acting reversible contraception, cardiometabolic disease management or other enhanced services that allow more care to be delivered within the practice setting. The leadership team is supportive of clinicians who wish to pursue further training or develop specialist interests that benefit both patients and the wider practice.
In addition to clinical duties, the successful candidate will contribute to clinical governance activities within the practice, including audit, quality improvement initiatives and participation in clinical meetings. Quarry Bank Medical Centre places strong emphasis on maintaining high standards of professional practice and patient safety. Clinicians are encouraged to contribute ideas for service improvement and play an active role in shaping the ongoing development of the practice.
The practice operates within a professional yet friendly working atmosphere where colleagues support one another and share responsibility for maintaining high standards of care. The culture of the practice encourages open communication, reflective practice and collaborative problem solving. Decisions within the practice are made efficiently and thoughtfully, reflecting the advantages of working within a well-led practice with clear leadership and a shared vision for the future.
Quarry Bank Medical Centre offers a working environment where clinicians can enjoy the intellectual challenge, variety and continuity that define excellent general practice while being supported by a stable team and strong leadership. The role provides an opportunity to practise within a surgery that is actively investing in its premises, its digital infrastructure and the development of its clinical services. It is a practice that values both tradition and progress, combining the strengths of established general practice with thoughtful innovation designed to support clinicians and improve patient care.
For GPs seeking a stable and supportive practice where they can build meaningful patient relationships, develop new clinical skills and contribute to the future direction of primary care, Quarry Bank Medical Centre offers an environment where professional satisfaction and long-term career development can genuinely flourish.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in UK primary care or completion of GP Specialty Training within the NHS.
- Experience managing a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions within general practice.
- Ability to manage undifferentiated presentations and make safe clinical decisions in a primary care setting.
- Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Experience using electronic patient record systems and digital clinical workflows.
- Demonstrable commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care, professionalism and clinical governance.
- Evidence of participation in audit, quality improvement activity or reflective practice as part of professional development.
Desirable
- Experience working as a salaried GP or locum GP within a general practice setting.
- Experience contributing to service development or practice improvement initiatives.
- Experience supporting teaching or supervision of medical students, Foundation doctors or GP trainees.
- Experience developing or delivering enhanced services within primary care.
- Experience or interest in procedural or specialist areas that strengthen community-based care such as minor surgery, dermatology, musculoskeletal medicine, joint injections, womens health or cardiometabolic disease management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent).
- Full registration with a licence to practise with the General Medical Council.
- Entry on the General Medical Council GP Register.
- Included on the NHS England Performers List for General Practice.
- Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Evidence of participation in Continuing Professional Development consistent with GMC revalidation requirements.
- Appropriate professional indemnity cover for general practice.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification or diploma relevant to primary care (e.g. dermatology, diabetes, womens health, musculoskeletal medicine, or similar).
- Additional certification in enhanced primary care skills such as minor surgery, dermoscopy, joint injections, or long-acting reversible contraception.
- Evidence of formal training in medical education, mentorship or supervision.
- Evidence of further professional development aligned with extended roles within community-based care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in UK primary care or completion of GP Specialty Training within the NHS.
- Experience managing a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions within general practice.
- Ability to manage undifferentiated presentations and make safe clinical decisions in a primary care setting.
- Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Experience using electronic patient record systems and digital clinical workflows.
- Demonstrable commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care, professionalism and clinical governance.
- Evidence of participation in audit, quality improvement activity or reflective practice as part of professional development.
Desirable
- Experience working as a salaried GP or locum GP within a general practice setting.
- Experience contributing to service development or practice improvement initiatives.
- Experience supporting teaching or supervision of medical students, Foundation doctors or GP trainees.
- Experience developing or delivering enhanced services within primary care.
- Experience or interest in procedural or specialist areas that strengthen community-based care such as minor surgery, dermatology, musculoskeletal medicine, joint injections, womens health or cardiometabolic disease management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent).
- Full registration with a licence to practise with the General Medical Council.
- Entry on the General Medical Council GP Register.
- Included on the NHS England Performers List for General Practice.
- Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Evidence of participation in Continuing Professional Development consistent with GMC revalidation requirements.
- Appropriate professional indemnity cover for general practice.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification or diploma relevant to primary care (e.g. dermatology, diabetes, womens health, musculoskeletal medicine, or similar).
- Additional certification in enhanced primary care skills such as minor surgery, dermoscopy, joint injections, or long-acting reversible contraception.
- Evidence of formal training in medical education, mentorship or supervision.
- Evidence of further professional development aligned with extended roles within community-based care.
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).
