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Harrold Medical Practice

Long Term Locum/Salaried GP

The closing date is 30 June 2025

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Job summary

Harrold Medical Practice currently has an opening for an enthusiastic long term locum/salaried GP to join our established team consisting of a wide range of clinical and non clinical staff.

What we can offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • NHS Pension
  • Free Parking

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to work 6 sessions.

Other duties will include:

  • Receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and make assessments of their health needs.
  • Make professionally autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems.
  • Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
  • Develop a care plan for health with the patient.
  • Provide advice and health with the patient.
  • Comply with relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. In relation to child protection, confidentiality issues etc. as detailed in the practice policies and procedures.
  • Be committed to lifelong learning, audit and effectiveness to ensure evidence based best possible practice.

About us

We are a long established rural dispensing practice, looking after 6700 patients.

  • SystmOne clinical system
  • Rated 'Good' by CQC
  • High QOF achievers
  • Friendly nursing and administrative support
We are active members of our primary care network and we welcome collaborative working.

Details

Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1050-25-0001

Job locations

Peachs Close

Harrold

Bedford

MK43 7DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to conduct other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

  • a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
  • b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
  • c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
  • d. Effective management of long-term conditions
  • e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks.
  • f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles.
  • g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy, and guidance.
  • h. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload.
  • i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process.
  • j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice.
  • k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF.
  • l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required.
  • m. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training.
  • n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process.
  • o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process.
  • p. Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to conduct other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

  • a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
  • b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
  • c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
  • d. Effective management of long-term conditions
  • e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks.
  • f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles.
  • g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy, and guidance.
  • h. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload.
  • i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process.
  • j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice.
  • k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF.
  • l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required.
  • m. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training.
  • n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process.
  • o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process.
  • p. Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP
  • MRCGP
  • Full GMC registration
  • National Performers List registration
  • Appropriate indemnity
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care environment
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit
  • General understanding of the GMS contract
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP
  • MRCGP
  • Full GMC registration
  • National Performers List registration
  • Appropriate indemnity
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care environment
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit
  • General understanding of the GMS contract

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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

Harrold Medical Practice

Address

Peachs Close

Harrold

Bedford

MK43 7DX


Employer's website

http://www.harroldmedicalpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrold Medical Practice

Address

Peachs Close

Harrold

Bedford

MK43 7DX


Employer's website

http://www.harroldmedicalpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Lorraine Pearson

lpearson@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1050-25-0001

Job locations

Peachs Close

Harrold

Bedford

MK43 7DX


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