Job summary
Kingswood Surgery are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced
or newly qualified GP (within the last 2 years) to join our practice. 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
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
Kingswood surgery Harrogate is based at a purpose-built Health Centre. We have a growing list size of approx. 6866 patients and are part of the Heart of Harrogate Primary Care Network.
We have an extended clinical team, which includes Clinical Pharmacists, Mental Health Practitioner and Physiotherapists working alongside the 4 GPs and a Nursing team, they are all supported by a dedicated management and admin team. The Practice advocates a friendly and positive working environment and we're looking for an equally friendly, motivated and versatile individual to join our team.
- Two GP Partners
- Clinical System: TPP SystmOne
- NHS Pension Scheme
- annual leave in line with the BMA model contract (pro rata to full time)
- Free parking
Job description
Job responsibilities
- assess, diagnose and treat patients, taking into account their medical history and personal circumstances
- refer patients to hospital specialists or other healthcare professionals, when necessary, for further assessment or treatment
- promote and support health education and disease prevention within the community
- manage long-term conditions and provide continuity of care for patients with chronic illness
- work closely with other healthcare professionals in multidisciplinary primary care teams
- maintain accurate patient records and use digital systems such as electronic prescribing and health databases
- carry out administrative tasks, including signing prescriptions, death certificates and issuing fit notes, as well as preparing letters and reports
- keep up to date with medical developments, new drugs, treatments and medications and undertake continuing professional development to maintain your licence to practise.
- Comply with all relevant practice policies including confidentiality, safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection.
- Participate in PCN-wide meetings, training, and CPD events.
- 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 peer support across the practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- assess, diagnose and treat patients, taking into account their medical history and personal circumstances
- refer patients to hospital specialists or other healthcare professionals, when necessary, for further assessment or treatment
- promote and support health education and disease prevention within the community
- manage long-term conditions and provide continuity of care for patients with chronic illness
- work closely with other healthcare professionals in multidisciplinary primary care teams
- maintain accurate patient records and use digital systems such as electronic prescribing and health databases
- carry out administrative tasks, including signing prescriptions, death certificates and issuing fit notes, as well as preparing letters and reports
- keep up to date with medical developments, new drugs, treatments and medications and undertake continuing professional development to maintain your licence to practise.
- Comply with all relevant practice policies including confidentiality, safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection.
- Participate in PCN-wide meetings, training, and CPD events.
- 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 peer support across the practice.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully qualified GP with UK GMC registration
- Inclusion on the National Performers List
- Qualified within 2 years with no previous substantive GP employment (If newly qualified)
- Clear enhanced DBS check
- Eligible to work in the UK
Desirable
- Desirable
- Familiarity with SystmOne
- Previous involvement in quality improvement or service evaluation
- UK Driving License
Experience
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully qualified GP with UK GMC registration
- Inclusion on the National Performers List
- Qualified within 2 years with no previous substantive GP employment (If newly qualified)
- Clear enhanced DBS check
- Eligible to work in the UK
Desirable
- Desirable
- Familiarity with SystmOne
- Previous involvement in quality improvement or service evaluation
- UK Driving License
Experience
Essential
- 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
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).
