Far Lane Medical Centre

ARRS GP

The closing date is 25 August 2025

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, newly qualified GP (within the last 2 years) to join our practice as part of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS). This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative team focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will be employed by the practice (Not PCN) and will benefit from structured support, mentorship, and development opportunities. This role is ideal for early-career GPs looking to work in a multidisciplinary setting and contribute to the evolution of primary care.

You will be expected to work across both our surgeries.

Main duties of the job

Provide routine and same-day clinical consultations (face-to-face, telephone, and online).

Take part in the practice on-call rota.

Conduct home visits as required.

Manage repeat prescription requests and medical correspondence.

Assess undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations, initiating appropriate investigations and referrals.

Develop personalised care plans in line with practice protocols.

Offer health education, advice, and lifestyle counselling.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.

Participate in audit, clinical governance, and service improvement initiatives.

Prescribe safely and in accordance with the local prescribing formulary.

About us

Far Lane Medical Centre is a friendly, forward-thinking practice, committed to delivering high quality care for our 7500 patients and benefitting from having a strong and supportive team of staff. Our current nursing team consists of 2 Practice Nurses and 1 Nurse Associate. The Surgery is an active member of Hillsborough PCN. We are situated in the West of Sheffield.

We are seeking to recruit a Salaried GP Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), who would work from both of these sites:-

  • Patient list size 7500+
  • Three GP Partners
  • Clinical System: TPP SystmOne
  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • 6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata to full time)
  • We are looking for a GP to work 3 sessions per week, on Thursdays and Fridays
  • Each session reflects a BMA session = 4 hours 10 minutes

Details

Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0693-25-0001

Job locations

1 Far Lane

Sheffield

S6 4FA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Comply with all relevant practice policies including confidentiality, safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection.

Participate in PCN-wide meetings, training, and CPD events.

Engage with practice population health initiatives and contribute to local service delivery models.

Contribute to coding, record summarisation, and use of clinical systems.

Uphold infection control and cleanliness standards in clinical areas.

Participate in appraisal, revalidation, and quality improvement processes.

Supervision and Support

Clinical supervision provided by the practice GP Partners.

Operational oversight by the Practice Manager.

Responsible to: Partners.

Work will be largely autonomous with access to mentoring and peer support across the practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Comply with all relevant practice policies including confidentiality, safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection.

Participate in PCN-wide meetings, training, and CPD events.

Engage with practice population health initiatives and contribute to local service delivery models.

Contribute to coding, record summarisation, and use of clinical systems.

Uphold infection control and cleanliness standards in clinical areas.

Participate in appraisal, revalidation, and quality improvement processes.

Supervision and Support

Clinical supervision provided by the practice GP Partners.

Operational oversight by the Practice Manager.

Responsible to: Partners.

Work will be largely autonomous with access to mentoring and peer support across the practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage clinical uncertainty and workload prioritisation.
  • Understanding of primary care challenges and integrated care pathways.
  • Experience of developing evidence-based treatment plans.
  • Strong record-keeping and IT skills.

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • Fully qualified GP with UK GMC registration.
  • Inclusion on the National Performers List (Derbyshire).
  • Qualified within 2 years with no previous substantive GP employment.
  • Clear enhanced DBS check.
  • Eligible to work in the UK.

Desirable

  • Familiarity with SystmOne.
  • Experience with vulnerable or underserved populations.
  • Previous involvement in quality improvement or service evaluation.
  • UK Driving License.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Personal Attributes
  • Compassionate, patient-centred approach.
  • Team player with flexibility and resilience.
  • Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
  • Respectful of confidentiality, diversity, and equality.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage clinical uncertainty and workload prioritisation.
  • Understanding of primary care challenges and integrated care pathways.
  • Experience of developing evidence-based treatment plans.
  • Strong record-keeping and IT skills.

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • Fully qualified GP with UK GMC registration.
  • Inclusion on the National Performers List (Derbyshire).
  • Qualified within 2 years with no previous substantive GP employment.
  • Clear enhanced DBS check.
  • Eligible to work in the UK.

Desirable

  • Familiarity with SystmOne.
  • Experience with vulnerable or underserved populations.
  • Previous involvement in quality improvement or service evaluation.
  • UK Driving License.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Personal Attributes
  • Compassionate, patient-centred approach.
  • Team player with flexibility and resilience.
  • Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
  • Respectful of confidentiality, diversity, and equality.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Far Lane Medical Centre

Address

1 Far Lane

Sheffield

S6 4FA


Employer's website

https://www.farlanemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Far Lane Medical Centre

Address

1 Far Lane

Sheffield

S6 4FA


Employer's website

https://www.farlanemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Katie Schofield

katie.schofield2@nhs.net

01142347701

Details

Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0693-25-0001

Job locations

1 Far Lane

Sheffield

S6 4FA


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