Job summary
We are seeking a quality driven and motivated GP to join our friendly, busy Northampton practice for 6 sessions per week.
We are a large training practice with a list size of approximately 12,000 patients, supported by a strong multidisciplinary team including an experienced Nursing team, Clinical Pharmacists, the ARRS team, and a wide range of additional staff.
The postholder will manage their own caseload and deliver high quality clinical care across a broad range of primary care presentations, ensuring safe, effective, and patient centred care.
Main duties of the job
Provide a full range of GP clinical services, including facetoface, telephone and online consultations, home visits, duty doctor work, and management of clinical correspondence.Manage an individual caseload and make autonomous clinical decisions for patients presenting with undifferentiated conditions.Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients with acute and longterm conditions, including screening for risk factors and early signs of illness.Develop personalised care plans in line with current clinical guidance and practice protocols.Provide health promotion, disease prevention advice, and patient education.Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and other community services.Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records and contribute to data collection for audit and quality improvement.Prescribe safely and appropriately in line with local and national prescribing guidance.Participate in QOF, IIF and other nationally or locally commissioned services.Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team and contribute to practice meetings, training, and service development.Uphold confidentiality, safeguarding, infection control, and health and safety standards.Engage in continuing professional development, annual appraisal and ongoing performance reviewContribute to audits, clinical governance and the continuous improvement of patient care.
About us
King Edward Road Surgery is a well established, friendly Northampton practice with a genuine family atmosphere. As a larger training practice, we are committed to developing future clinicians while delivering high quality, patient focused care to our community.
Our team works from a purpose built building designed to support efficient workflows and an excellent patient experience. We also have an active Patient Participation Group (PPG), ensuring our patients have a strong voice in shaping the services we provide.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide a range of consultations including facetoface appointments, telephone contacts, online triage, home visits and duty doctor sessions.
- Review and action clinical correspondence, pathology results and medication requests in a timely and efficient manner.
- Make autonomous clinical decisions when assessing, diagnosing and managing patients with undifferentiated and complex conditions.
- Assess health needs, identify risk factors and early signs of illness, and develop personalised care plans in line with current clinical guidelines.
- Offer health education, lifestyle advice and disease prevention support.
- Refer patients appropriately to secondary care, community teams and other healthcare providers.
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with professional standards.
- Issue acute and repeat prescriptions safely, following local and national prescribing protocols.
- Contribute to QOF, IIF and other locally commissioned services, supporting the practice in achieving high performance.
- Undertake all duties expected of an NHS GP working within a primary care setting.
Other Responsibilities
Teamwork and Practice Development
- Work collaboratively with practice colleagues, contributing to a positive and efficient team culture.
- Participate in clinical meetings, MDT discussions and practicewide planning activities.
- Support the continued development and improvement of digital consultation systems including online triage.
Audit and Quality Improvement- Participate in clinical audits, significant event analyses and service evaluations.
- Contribute to establishing and maintaining high clinical standards and improving patient pathways.
Education, Training and CPD- Maintain professional knowledge through continuing professional development, annual appraisal and revalidation activities.
- Support the training and supervision of students, trainees and other team members where appropriate.
Information Management- Use clinical systems effectively and contribute to accurate summarising and coding of patient records.
ConfidentialityThe postholder must maintain strict confidentiality regarding patient information, staff matters and practice business at all times. Information may only be disclosed to authorised individuals in line with practice policies and data protection legislation.
Health & Safety and Infection ControlThe postholder is expected to adhere to all practice policies on health and safety, infection prevention and safeguarding. This includes:
- Using PPE appropriately and following safe working practices.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention.
- Reporting risks, incidents or concerns promptly.
- Ensuring safe handling and disposal of clinical waste and sharps.
Equality and DiversityThe postholder must support and promote equality, diversity and the rights of patients and colleagues. This includes respecting privacy, dignity, individual beliefs and cultural needs.
Conduct and Professionalism- Take responsibility for delivering high quality clinical care and maintaining professional behavior.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, carers and colleagues.
- Demonstrate reliability, accountability and commitment to ongoing improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide a range of consultations including facetoface appointments, telephone contacts, online triage, home visits and duty doctor sessions.
- Review and action clinical correspondence, pathology results and medication requests in a timely and efficient manner.
- Make autonomous clinical decisions when assessing, diagnosing and managing patients with undifferentiated and complex conditions.
- Assess health needs, identify risk factors and early signs of illness, and develop personalised care plans in line with current clinical guidelines.
- Offer health education, lifestyle advice and disease prevention support.
- Refer patients appropriately to secondary care, community teams and other healthcare providers.
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with professional standards.
- Issue acute and repeat prescriptions safely, following local and national prescribing protocols.
- Contribute to QOF, IIF and other locally commissioned services, supporting the practice in achieving high performance.
- Undertake all duties expected of an NHS GP working within a primary care setting.
Other Responsibilities
Teamwork and Practice Development
- Work collaboratively with practice colleagues, contributing to a positive and efficient team culture.
- Participate in clinical meetings, MDT discussions and practicewide planning activities.
- Support the continued development and improvement of digital consultation systems including online triage.
Audit and Quality Improvement- Participate in clinical audits, significant event analyses and service evaluations.
- Contribute to establishing and maintaining high clinical standards and improving patient pathways.
Education, Training and CPD- Maintain professional knowledge through continuing professional development, annual appraisal and revalidation activities.
- Support the training and supervision of students, trainees and other team members where appropriate.
Information Management- Use clinical systems effectively and contribute to accurate summarising and coding of patient records.
ConfidentialityThe postholder must maintain strict confidentiality regarding patient information, staff matters and practice business at all times. Information may only be disclosed to authorised individuals in line with practice policies and data protection legislation.
Health & Safety and Infection ControlThe postholder is expected to adhere to all practice policies on health and safety, infection prevention and safeguarding. This includes:
- Using PPE appropriately and following safe working practices.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention.
- Reporting risks, incidents or concerns promptly.
- Ensuring safe handling and disposal of clinical waste and sharps.
Equality and DiversityThe postholder must support and promote equality, diversity and the rights of patients and colleagues. This includes respecting privacy, dignity, individual beliefs and cultural needs.
Conduct and Professionalism- Take responsibility for delivering high quality clinical care and maintaining professional behavior.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, carers and colleagues.
- Demonstrate reliability, accountability and commitment to ongoing improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree
- MRCGP (or within final year of training)
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Inclusion or eligibility for inclusion on the NHS Performers List
Desirable
- Additional clinical qualifications or special interests
- Teaching or supervisory experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in UK general practice or a comparable primary care setting
- Ability to manage a varied caseload independently
- Competence in face-to-face, telephone, video and online triage consultations
- Safe, evidence based prescribing
- Understanding of QOF, IIF and primary care pathways
- Strong clinical recordkeeping and IT skills including SystmOne
Desirable
- Experience within a training practice
- Experience of service development, audit or quality improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree
- MRCGP (or within final year of training)
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Inclusion or eligibility for inclusion on the NHS Performers List
Desirable
- Additional clinical qualifications or special interests
- Teaching or supervisory experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in UK general practice or a comparable primary care setting
- Ability to manage a varied caseload independently
- Competence in face-to-face, telephone, video and online triage consultations
- Safe, evidence based prescribing
- Understanding of QOF, IIF and primary care pathways
- Strong clinical recordkeeping and IT skills including SystmOne
Desirable
- Experience within a training practice
- Experience of service development, audit or quality improvement
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).
