Job summary
An exciting new Salaried General Practitioner (GP) opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated individual to join our Ridge Team. This role will be primarily based at our Great Horton Surgery but will require travel to our other sites.
Work Pattern: 4 sessions (Mondays, 2 Sessions and Tuesdays, 2 Sessions)
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality, patient-centred primary care services as part of the General Practitioner team. The post-holder will be responsible for the provision of safe, effective, and evidence-based clinical care to patients, working within the framework of the General Medical Services (GMS) contract and the values of the NHS.
About us
We are a caring, committed team aiming to improve the health
of our community by delivering high-quality patient care while maintaining a
fulfilling work environment, dedicated to our Investors in People
accreditation.
At The
Ridge, teamwork is deeply ingrained, ensuring exceptional care for our
patients.
The
practice is committed to sustainability. We participate in the Green Impact
Scheme and actively seek to reduce our carbon footprint.
As a
Disability Confident employer, we are committed to:
- Inclusive, accessible recruitment
- Promoting
vacancies broadly
- Offering
interviews to disabled applicants
- Providing
necessary adjustments
- Supporting employees with disabilities or long-term health conditions
Whats in
it for you?
- Generous
annual leave, increasing with service (recognising NHS continuous service)
- NHS
pension scheme access
- 24/7
employee assistance programme
- NHS staff
discounts
- Cycle to
work scheme
- Onsite
mental health first aider
- Onsite
gym equipment for staff
- Onsite
parking
At The Ridge, we believe in supporting our staff just as much as our patients. We offer opportunities for personal growth, a strong sense of community, and a culture that values each team members contributions. If you're passionate about making a difference, wed love for you to join our team!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Performance Maximisation
- Provide general medical services to registered and temporary patients.
- Provide appropriate management of acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and complete documentation of patient records.
- Prescribe in accordance with practice and national guidelines, ensuring safe repeat prescribing and medicines optimisation.
- Undertake appropriate investigations, referrals, and follow-up.
- Support the practice in meeting Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), Investment and Impact Fund (IIF), Direct Enhanced Services (DES), Local Enhanced Services (LES), and other contractual requirements.
- Work within Care Quality Commission (CQC), the General Medical Council (GMC), NHS England, and practice governance frameworks.
- Participate in significant event reviews, complaints handling, and clinical audits.
- Support continuous quality improvement in the practice.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR and information governance requirements.
Communication
- Undertake patient consultations via face-to-face, telephone, online, and home visits as appropriate.
- Provide health promotion, screening, disease prevention and advice in line with national and local public health initiatives.
- Collaborate with a multi disciplinary team including practice nurses, HCAs, care navigators, pharmacists, paramedics, physiotherapists, and others.
- Participate in practice clinical meetings, MDTs, and case reviews.
- Build and maintain effective communication with patients, carers, and colleagues, demonstrating empathy, clarity, and professionalism at all times.
Leading
- Work as part of a large, inclusive and forward-looking training practice serving 32,000+ patients.
- Contribute to supervision and training of GP trainees, foundation doctors, and medical students.
- Support the practice's involvement in PCN initiatives through The Five Parks PCN.
- Opportunities for career development within the organisation, including GPwER pathways in Dermatology, MSK, General Neurology, Headache, Minor Surgery and Vasectomy.
- Take responsibility for own Continuous Professional Development, revalidation, and appraisal.
- Consistently adhere to practice policies, procedures, and professional standards, modelling positive behaviours and a proactive attitude.
Health and Wellbeing
- Promote a preventative, holistic approach to patient care, supporting physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
- Actively contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and healthy workplace environment for colleagues, recognising the link between staff wellbeing and patient care quality.
- Uphold safeguarding responsibilities in line with the practice's policies available on PeopleHR.
Values and Culture
- Embody and promote the core values outlined in the Practice Overview and Strategy, including being Friendly, Caring, Innovative, Open, and Team-focused.
- Role model the behaviours promoted through the Practice Development Framework and contribute to building a learning, supportive culture.
- Foster collaboration across teams, departments, and disciplines by breaking down silos and supporting integrated ways of working.
- Share expertise and contribute to knowledge transfer through training, mentoring, and supervising of new employees, trainees, students, while supporting the ongoing growth and development of existing colleagues.
Additional Information
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as reasonably required by the practice, to meet the evolving needs of the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Performance Maximisation
- Provide general medical services to registered and temporary patients.
- Provide appropriate management of acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and complete documentation of patient records.
- Prescribe in accordance with practice and national guidelines, ensuring safe repeat prescribing and medicines optimisation.
- Undertake appropriate investigations, referrals, and follow-up.
- Support the practice in meeting Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), Investment and Impact Fund (IIF), Direct Enhanced Services (DES), Local Enhanced Services (LES), and other contractual requirements.
- Work within Care Quality Commission (CQC), the General Medical Council (GMC), NHS England, and practice governance frameworks.
- Participate in significant event reviews, complaints handling, and clinical audits.
- Support continuous quality improvement in the practice.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR and information governance requirements.
Communication
- Undertake patient consultations via face-to-face, telephone, online, and home visits as appropriate.
- Provide health promotion, screening, disease prevention and advice in line with national and local public health initiatives.
- Collaborate with a multi disciplinary team including practice nurses, HCAs, care navigators, pharmacists, paramedics, physiotherapists, and others.
- Participate in practice clinical meetings, MDTs, and case reviews.
- Build and maintain effective communication with patients, carers, and colleagues, demonstrating empathy, clarity, and professionalism at all times.
Leading
- Work as part of a large, inclusive and forward-looking training practice serving 32,000+ patients.
- Contribute to supervision and training of GP trainees, foundation doctors, and medical students.
- Support the practice's involvement in PCN initiatives through The Five Parks PCN.
- Opportunities for career development within the organisation, including GPwER pathways in Dermatology, MSK, General Neurology, Headache, Minor Surgery and Vasectomy.
- Take responsibility for own Continuous Professional Development, revalidation, and appraisal.
- Consistently adhere to practice policies, procedures, and professional standards, modelling positive behaviours and a proactive attitude.
Health and Wellbeing
- Promote a preventative, holistic approach to patient care, supporting physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
- Actively contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and healthy workplace environment for colleagues, recognising the link between staff wellbeing and patient care quality.
- Uphold safeguarding responsibilities in line with the practice's policies available on PeopleHR.
Values and Culture
- Embody and promote the core values outlined in the Practice Overview and Strategy, including being Friendly, Caring, Innovative, Open, and Team-focused.
- Role model the behaviours promoted through the Practice Development Framework and contribute to building a learning, supportive culture.
- Foster collaboration across teams, departments, and disciplines by breaking down silos and supporting integrated ways of working.
- Share expertise and contribute to knowledge transfer through training, mentoring, and supervising of new employees, trainees, students, while supporting the ongoing growth and development of existing colleagues.
Additional Information
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as reasonably required by the practice, to meet the evolving needs of the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and inclusion on the NHS Performers List.
- Evidence of full compliance with revalidation and appraisal requirements.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
- Excellent communication, consultation, and clinical skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and build relationships with colleagues.
Desirable
- Interest in clinical leadership, service development, or teaching/training.
- Additional qualifications or special interests (e.g., dermatology, women's health, mental health, minor surgery).
- Previous experience of working in a GP practice or PCN environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and inclusion on the NHS Performers List.
- Evidence of full compliance with revalidation and appraisal requirements.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
- Excellent communication, consultation, and clinical skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and build relationships with colleagues.
Desirable
- Interest in clinical leadership, service development, or teaching/training.
- Additional qualifications or special interests (e.g., dermatology, women's health, mental health, minor surgery).
- Previous experience of working in a GP practice or PCN environment.
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).