Salaried GP or Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)

Job summary

Lunesdale Surgery is seeking to appoint either a 4-6 session Salaried GP or a 24-hour per week Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our friendly, well-established training and dispensing practice in the beautiful Lune Valley.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who values continuity of care, teamwork and worklife balance within a rural setting. We are proud of our supportive culture, low staff turnover and strong clinical team ethos. We welcome applications from experienced practitioners who are confident working autonomously within primary care.

Main duties of the job

Salaried GP (4-6 Sessions)

• Provide routine and urgent GP consultations (face-to-face, telephone and online)
• Participate in the duty rota (pro rata)
• Undertake home visits as clinically appropriate (essential)
• Prescribe safely and cost-effectively within a dispensing environment
• Contribute to QOF, enhanced services and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records
• Participate in clinical meetings and governance
• Contribute to teaching and supervision of GP Registrars and medical students (where appropriate)

This role offers genuine continuity of care within a manageable list size and strong peer support from experienced GP partners.

Advanced Clinical Practitioner (24 Hours Per Week)

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients with undifferentiated and long-term conditions
• Provide same-day and routine appointments
• Prescribe independently (V300 essential)
• Work autonomously within scope of practice
• Support chronic disease management and preventative care
• Undertake home visits where appropriate and within scope of practice (desirable)
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team
• Prescribe safely within a dispensing practice framework

This role offers clinical autonomy within a supportive team, with opportunities to contribute to service development.

About us

Lunesdale Surgery is a well-established GP training and dispensing practice serving approximately 6,500 patients in the beautiful Lune Valley.

We are a stable and cohesive team comprising 5 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, a skilled Nursing Team, an experienced Dispensary Team, and dedicated Reception and Administrative colleagues. Teamwork and mutual support are central to how we work, and we pride ourselves on being approachable and collaborative.

As a dispensing practice, we provide integrated medicines management for eligible patients, allowing close working relationships between clinicians and dispensary colleagues and ensuring safe, efficient prescribing.

We are supported by the Western Dales Primary Care Network (PCN), giving us access to Social Prescribers, First Contact Physiotherapists, Clinical Pharmacists, Health and Wellbeing Coaches and Mental Health Practitioners. This strong MDT support allows our clinicians to focus on delivering high-quality care.

As a GP training practice, education and professional development are embedded within our culture. We provide a supportive learning environment and encourage reflective practice, mentorship and career development.

Located in the stunning Lune Valley, the practice offers an excellent quality of life with easy access to countryside and outdoor pursuits. Free on-site parking is available for staff.