Job summary
Salaried GP Opportunity (34 Sessions per Week)
Houghton
Close Surgery, Ampthill
Fixed-Term Contract until the end of March 2027
Start Date: Flexible
Potential for a longer-term opportunity
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to join Houghton Close Surgery, an
enthusiastic, dynamic, and supportive GP training practice in the beautiful
Georgian market town of Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
We are
looking for a motivated Salaried GP to work 34 sessions per week on a fixed-term
contract until the end of March 2027, with a flexible start date and the
potential for a longer-term role.
We are a
thriving GP training and dispensing practice serving approximately 11,700
patients, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
Why join
us?
- Friendly,
forward-thinking GP training practice
- Dispensing practice
- Paper-light working
environment
- No on-call commitment
- Maximum of 25
patients per day + Maximum of 0-2 visits per day
- Large, experienced
multidisciplinary team with specialist nurse and clinical pharmacist
support
- Six friendly,
approachable (and slightly quirky!) GP partners who value teamwork, humour
and supporting one another
- Dedicated staff room
with protected coffee breaks (often accompanied by cake!)
- Strong administrative
support
- Flexible start date
If
you're looking for a practice where you'll feel genuinely valued, supported and
part of the team from day one, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Friendly, forward-thinking GP training practice
- Dispensing practice
- Paper-light working environment
- No on-call commitment
- Maximum of 25 patients per day + Maximum of 0-2 visits per day
- Large, experienced multidisciplinary team with specialist nurse and clinical pharmacist support
- Six friendly, approachable (and slightly quirky!) GP partners who value teamwork, humour and supporting one another
About us
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality patient care while looking after our team. Situated in the heart of the picturesque Georgian market town of Ampthill, Houghton Close Surgery offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy a rewarding GP career with a supportive team and a great work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide high-quality, patient-centred general medical services to registered patientsUndertake face-to-face and telephone/video consultations as appropriateManage acute and chronic medical conditions in line with current best practiceProvide appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patientsMake appropriate referrals and work collaboratively with secondary care and community servicesParticipate in clinical meetings, significant event reviews, and practice development activitiesContribute to maintaining high standards of clinical governance and patient safetyComplete clinical documentation and coding accurately and in a timely mannerReview investigation results and clinical correspondence in line with practice protocolsParticipate in shared learning and reflective practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide high-quality, patient-centred general medical services to registered patientsUndertake face-to-face and telephone/video consultations as appropriateManage acute and chronic medical conditions in line with current best practiceProvide appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patientsMake appropriate referrals and work collaboratively with secondary care and community servicesParticipate in clinical meetings, significant event reviews, and practice development activitiesContribute to maintaining high standards of clinical governance and patient safetyComplete clinical documentation and coding accurately and in a timely mannerReview investigation results and clinical correspondence in line with practice protocolsParticipate in shared learning and reflective practice
Person Specification
Commitment
Essential
- Commitment to working as part of a warm, cohesive, and supportive team within a GP training practice
- Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team
- A friendly, approachable, and collaborative approach to patient care and teamwork
- Willingness to contribute to the supportive learning environment of a training practice
- Commitment to sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and contributing to continuous improvement
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a General Practitioner within the NHS including newly Qualified
- Experience of managing a broad range of clinical presentations in general practice
- Experience of managing patients with both acute and long-term conditions
- Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of using clinical systems and maintaining accurate clinical records
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- On the NHS England Medical Performers List
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent qualification
- Additional postgraduate qualifications or areas of special interest
- Experience working as a GP in the NHS
- Ability to assess, diagnose, and manage a broad range of clinical conditions
- Ability to manage patients with both acute and chronic conditions
- Ability to provide safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care
- Ability to work independently while recognising when to seek advice
- Good consultation and communication skills
- Ability to use clinical systems effectively
- Ability to provide safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care
- Ability to work independently while recognising when to seek advice
- Good consultation and communication skills
- Ability to use clinical systems effectively
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Positive and supportive approach to colleagues
Desirable
- The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
- A supportive and respectful approach towards colleagues
- A willingness to contribute positively to the practice team
- A proactive approach to learning, improvement, and development
- Alignment with Houghton Close Surgerys values of teamwork, education, and continuous improvement
Person Specification
Commitment
Essential
- Commitment to working as part of a warm, cohesive, and supportive team within a GP training practice
- Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team
- A friendly, approachable, and collaborative approach to patient care and teamwork
- Willingness to contribute to the supportive learning environment of a training practice
- Commitment to sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and contributing to continuous improvement
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a General Practitioner within the NHS including newly Qualified
- Experience of managing a broad range of clinical presentations in general practice
- Experience of managing patients with both acute and long-term conditions
- Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of using clinical systems and maintaining accurate clinical records
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- On the NHS England Medical Performers List
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent qualification
- Additional postgraduate qualifications or areas of special interest
- Experience working as a GP in the NHS
- Ability to assess, diagnose, and manage a broad range of clinical conditions
- Ability to manage patients with both acute and chronic conditions
- Ability to provide safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care
- Ability to work independently while recognising when to seek advice
- Good consultation and communication skills
- Ability to use clinical systems effectively
- Ability to provide safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care
- Ability to work independently while recognising when to seek advice
- Good consultation and communication skills
- Ability to use clinical systems effectively
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Positive and supportive approach to colleagues
Desirable
- The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
- A supportive and respectful approach towards colleagues
- A willingness to contribute positively to the practice team
- A proactive approach to learning, improvement, and development
- Alignment with Houghton Close Surgerys values of teamwork, education, and continuous improvement
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).
