Rothwell & Desborough Healthcare Group

ARRS GP

The closing date is 27 May 2025

Job summary

Rothwell and Desborough Healthcare Group are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking ARRS GP to join our friendly practice team.

Main duties of the job

  • The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
  • Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
  • Effective management of long-term conditions
  • Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
  • On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
  • Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
  • Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
  • Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
  • Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
  • Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
  • Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
  • Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
  • Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
  • Prepare and complete the revalidation process
  • Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
  • Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
  • Support the Partners and Management Team in achieving the strategic aims of the practice
  • Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

About us

We are a 2 site practice located in the towns of Rothwell and

Desborough (1 mile apart). Our list size is around 21500 and increasing.

We currently have 7 GP partners, 6 salaried GPs, as well as our nursing team including nurse practitioners.

The practice is supported by a management team and very experienced admin, secretarial and reception teams.

We are growing our team. We are looking for a ARRS GP to work 6 sessions.

We would welcome a candidate who is invested in General Practice to provide quality patient care and drive our innovative business forward.

Details

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0790-25-0001

Job locations

109 Desborough Road

Rothwell

Kettering

Northamptonshire

NN14 6JQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications &Training

  • Fully qualified GP with GMC registrationand compliant with ARRS GP criteria.
  • Annual appraisal and revalidation
  • General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained
  • On medical performers list
  • Enhanced CRB check
  • UK driving licence
  • Current CPR certificate
  • UK work permit (if required)
  • Medical defence union cover
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Experience and Skills

  • Chronic disease management
  • Primary prevention & screening services
  • Clinical Governance
  • Delivery of QoF targets
  • Self-audit and reflection
  • Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
  • Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
  • Computer literacy. SystmOne Knowledge
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Good People Skills
  • Attention to detail

Aptitude and Abilities

  • Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Ability to work flexibly
  • Ability to recognize own limitations and act upon them appropriately
  • Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis
  • Understanding and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications &Training

  • Fully qualified GP with GMC registrationand compliant with ARRS GP criteria.
  • Annual appraisal and revalidation
  • General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained
  • On medical performers list
  • Enhanced CRB check
  • UK driving licence
  • Current CPR certificate
  • UK work permit (if required)
  • Medical defence union cover
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Experience and Skills

  • Chronic disease management
  • Primary prevention & screening services
  • Clinical Governance
  • Delivery of QoF targets
  • Self-audit and reflection
  • Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
  • Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
  • Computer literacy. SystmOne Knowledge
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Good People Skills
  • Attention to detail

Aptitude and Abilities

  • Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Ability to work flexibly
  • Ability to recognize own limitations and act upon them appropriately
  • Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis
  • Understanding and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
  • Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
  • General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained
  • On medical performers list
  • Enhanced CRB check
  • UK driving licence
  • Current CPR certificate
  • UK work permit (if required)
  • Medical defence union cover
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

  • GPwSI or other special interest qualification
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
  • Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
  • General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained
  • On medical performers list
  • Enhanced CRB check
  • UK driving licence
  • Current CPR certificate
  • UK work permit (if required)
  • Medical defence union cover
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

  • GPwSI or other special interest qualification

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

Rothwell & Desborough Healthcare Group

Address

109 Desborough Road

Rothwell

Kettering

Northamptonshire

NN14 6JQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rothwell & Desborough Healthcare Group

Address

109 Desborough Road

Rothwell

Kettering

Northamptonshire

NN14 6JQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

GP Partner

Davinia Hetherington

daviniahetherington@nhs.net

01536211277

Details

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0790-25-0001

Job locations

109 Desborough Road

Rothwell

Kettering

Northamptonshire

NN14 6JQ


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