Job summary
Salaried GP 4 Sessions per Week (Preferred Days: Thursday
& Friday)
Location: Boothstown Medical Centre
List Size: 8,000 patients
Boothstown Medical Centre is seeking a motivated and
enthusiastic Salaried GP to join our warm, supportive, and patient centred
practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a GP looking to work within a
cohesive multidisciplinary team, in a wellorganised environment with a
genuinely manageable workload.
We pride ourselves on being a friendly and collaborative
practice that values highquality care, professional development, and a
positive working culture. With an experienced clinical and administrative team,
we offer a supportive environment where GPs can thrive. We also host medical
students and trainee nurses, contributing to a dynamic learning atmosphere.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Role
Deliver
high quality clinical care through face-to-face, telephone, video, and
online consultations
Provide
acute, chronic, and preventative care in line with practice protocols and
national guidelines.
Undertake
home visits when clinically appropriate
Work
collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and
effective patient care
Contribute
to clinical meetings, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
Maintain
accurate and comprehensive clinical records
Prescribe
safely and appropriately following local and national prescribing policies
To provide patientcentred, highquality primary medical
services as part of our multidisciplinary team. The role includes a mix of
clinical sessions, administrative responsibilities, and involvement in practice
development and training activities.
About us
Boothstown Medical Centre is a long established, patient centred GP practice serving a list size of approximately 8,000 patients within a supportive and welcoming community. We are proud of our friendly, collaborative environment and our strong commitment to delivering high quality, compassionate primary care.
Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced GPs, ANP's, nurses, NA's, GPA's, administrative staff and allied health professionals, all working together to provide safe, effective, and accessible healthcare. We strive to maintain a manageable workload and a positive working culture, ensuring our team feels valued, supported, and empowered.
Education and development are key parts of our ethos. We host medical students and trainee nurses and encourage professional growth through continuous learning, reflective practice, and active involvement in clinical improvement initiatives.
As a well organised, forward thinking practice, we are dedicated to innovation, teamwork, and maintaining the highest standards of care. Joining Boothstown Medical Centre means becoming part of a motivated team that places patient wellbeing and staff satisfaction at the centre of everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities
The postholder will:
Deliver highly effective medical care to the practice population
Provide services in line with the core GP contract, local commissioning arrangements and practice policies
Clinically assess, diagnose and manage patients physical and psychological needs, planning care appropriately
Refer patients to secondary care or other services in a timely manner, following practice and local guidelines
Prioritise clinical needs and respond effectively to urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of emergency care
Provide high quality management of acute and long-term conditions
Undertake face-to-face, telephone, video and online consultations
Carry out home visits when clinically indicated
Prescribe safely and appropriately, following national and local prescribing guidelines with a focus on generic prescribing
Request, interpret and action investigations, ensuring clear communication with patients
Promote healthy lifestyles and support patients in adopting selfcare strategies
Contribute to anticipatory and personalised care planning
Administrative Responsibilities
The postholder will:
Process administrative tasks in a timely manner, including repeat prescriptions, patient queries and referrals
Review and action pathology results and clinical correspondence
Maintain accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous medical records in line with practice procedures and professional standards
Support achievement of QOF, IIF and local enhanced services
Participate in and contribute to practice meetings, MDT discussions and case reviews
Governance, Quality and Continuous Improvement
The postholder will:
Adhere to evidence based best practice and clinical guidelines
Participate in audits, significant event reviews and quality improvement activities
Support the development and implementation of practice protocols, pathways and clinical standards
Contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical governance
Engage with safeguarding processes for children and adults at risk
Training, Development and Professionalism
The postholder will:
Maintain professional registration, appraisal and revalidation requirements
Commit to ongoing CPD and reflective practice
Support the training and supervision of medical students or other learners (if appropriate)
Participate in inhouse education and training activities
Promote a culture of learning, collaboration and continuous improvement across the practice
Teamworking and Collaboration
The postholder will:
Work effectively as part of the general practice team, contributing to an equitable share of the clinical and administrative workload
Engage with the wider Primary Care Network and multidisciplinary teams
Promote positive working relationships with all colleagues and partner organisations
Contribute to the ongoing development and sustainability of the practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities
The postholder will:
Deliver highly effective medical care to the practice population
Provide services in line with the core GP contract, local commissioning arrangements and practice policies
Clinically assess, diagnose and manage patients physical and psychological needs, planning care appropriately
Refer patients to secondary care or other services in a timely manner, following practice and local guidelines
Prioritise clinical needs and respond effectively to urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of emergency care
Provide high quality management of acute and long-term conditions
Undertake face-to-face, telephone, video and online consultations
Carry out home visits when clinically indicated
Prescribe safely and appropriately, following national and local prescribing guidelines with a focus on generic prescribing
Request, interpret and action investigations, ensuring clear communication with patients
Promote healthy lifestyles and support patients in adopting selfcare strategies
Contribute to anticipatory and personalised care planning
Administrative Responsibilities
The postholder will:
Process administrative tasks in a timely manner, including repeat prescriptions, patient queries and referrals
Review and action pathology results and clinical correspondence
Maintain accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous medical records in line with practice procedures and professional standards
Support achievement of QOF, IIF and local enhanced services
Participate in and contribute to practice meetings, MDT discussions and case reviews
Governance, Quality and Continuous Improvement
The postholder will:
Adhere to evidence based best practice and clinical guidelines
Participate in audits, significant event reviews and quality improvement activities
Support the development and implementation of practice protocols, pathways and clinical standards
Contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical governance
Engage with safeguarding processes for children and adults at risk
Training, Development and Professionalism
The postholder will:
Maintain professional registration, appraisal and revalidation requirements
Commit to ongoing CPD and reflective practice
Support the training and supervision of medical students or other learners (if appropriate)
Participate in inhouse education and training activities
Promote a culture of learning, collaboration and continuous improvement across the practice
Teamworking and Collaboration
The postholder will:
Work effectively as part of the general practice team, contributing to an equitable share of the clinical and administrative workload
Engage with the wider Primary Care Network and multidisciplinary teams
Promote positive working relationships with all colleagues and partner organisations
Contribute to the ongoing development and sustainability of the practice
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional, reliable, and committed to high standards of clinical practice
- Ability to work flexibly within a team environment
- Positive attitude and willingness to contribute to practice development
- Reflective and open to feedback
- Resilience and ability to adapt to changing clinical demands
Desirable
- Interest in leadership, service development, or teaching
- Willingness to take on lead areas or clinical responsibilities within the practice
Administrative and Organisational skills
Essential
- Ability to maintain thorough, accurate clinical records
- Strong time management skills and ability to manage workload effectively
- Competent use of clinical systems (training will be provided if required)
- Ability to manage clinical correspondence, results, and prescriptions in a timely manner
Desirable
- Experience with EMIS Web or similar clinical systems
- Understanding of primary care performance indicators (QOF/IIF)
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build rapport and maintain trust with patients
- Empathetic, patient-centred approach to care
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members and partner organisations
- Professional, courteous, and supportive manner
Desirable
- Experience contributing to multidisciplinary meetings or case discussions
- Experience communicating effectively in complex or sensitive situations
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing a broad range of primary care presentations
- Competence in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with acute and long term conditions
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
- Evidence of participation in audit, quality improvement or clinical governance activities
- Experience in safe, effective prescribing in line with current guidelines
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a GP practice or community setting
- Experience supervising medical students, trainees, or other healthcare learners
- Experience contributing to QOF, IIF, or enhanced services
- Involvement in service development or pathway improvement
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Sound clinical knowledge aligned to current best practice
- Ability to assess and manage undifferentiated presentations
- Ability to prioritise and manage clinical risk under pressure
- Competence in telephone and remote consultations
- Strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for children and adults
- Ability to interpret and act on investigations and results
- Understanding of the importance of continuity and personalised care
Desirable
- Skills in minor surgery, joint injections or other enhanced services
- Additional clinical competencies aligned to practice need
- Experience working with digital and online consultation tools
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Commitment to patient-centred, holistic care
- Respect for confidentiality, diversity, and patient autonomy
- Alignment with NHS values and the practices ethos
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Inclusion (or eligibility for inclusion) on the NHS England Medical Performers List
- Evidence of ongoing CPD in line with GMC requirements
- Commitment to maintaining appraisal and revalidation standards
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary care (e.g., DRCOG, DCH, DFSRH, LoC IUT/SDI, MRCGP)
- Additional specialist interests beneficial to primary care (e.g., diabetes, dermatology, women's health)
- Teaching or training qualifications (e.g., Clinical Supervisor accreditation)
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional, reliable, and committed to high standards of clinical practice
- Ability to work flexibly within a team environment
- Positive attitude and willingness to contribute to practice development
- Reflective and open to feedback
- Resilience and ability to adapt to changing clinical demands
Desirable
- Interest in leadership, service development, or teaching
- Willingness to take on lead areas or clinical responsibilities within the practice
Administrative and Organisational skills
Essential
- Ability to maintain thorough, accurate clinical records
- Strong time management skills and ability to manage workload effectively
- Competent use of clinical systems (training will be provided if required)
- Ability to manage clinical correspondence, results, and prescriptions in a timely manner
Desirable
- Experience with EMIS Web or similar clinical systems
- Understanding of primary care performance indicators (QOF/IIF)
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build rapport and maintain trust with patients
- Empathetic, patient-centred approach to care
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members and partner organisations
- Professional, courteous, and supportive manner
Desirable
- Experience contributing to multidisciplinary meetings or case discussions
- Experience communicating effectively in complex or sensitive situations
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing a broad range of primary care presentations
- Competence in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with acute and long term conditions
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
- Evidence of participation in audit, quality improvement or clinical governance activities
- Experience in safe, effective prescribing in line with current guidelines
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a GP practice or community setting
- Experience supervising medical students, trainees, or other healthcare learners
- Experience contributing to QOF, IIF, or enhanced services
- Involvement in service development or pathway improvement
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Sound clinical knowledge aligned to current best practice
- Ability to assess and manage undifferentiated presentations
- Ability to prioritise and manage clinical risk under pressure
- Competence in telephone and remote consultations
- Strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for children and adults
- Ability to interpret and act on investigations and results
- Understanding of the importance of continuity and personalised care
Desirable
- Skills in minor surgery, joint injections or other enhanced services
- Additional clinical competencies aligned to practice need
- Experience working with digital and online consultation tools
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Commitment to patient-centred, holistic care
- Respect for confidentiality, diversity, and patient autonomy
- Alignment with NHS values and the practices ethos
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Inclusion (or eligibility for inclusion) on the NHS England Medical Performers List
- Evidence of ongoing CPD in line with GMC requirements
- Commitment to maintaining appraisal and revalidation standards
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary care (e.g., DRCOG, DCH, DFSRH, LoC IUT/SDI, MRCGP)
- Additional specialist interests beneficial to primary care (e.g., diabetes, dermatology, women's health)
- Teaching or training qualifications (e.g., Clinical Supervisor accreditation)
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).
