Job summary
Tuxford Medical Centre is
offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic GP to join our friendly,
dynamic and forward-thinking clinical team from May 2026 (with flexibility for
the right candidate).
We are a well-established
practice serving around 6,200 patients, with an excellent reputation for
high-quality, personalised, patient-centred care. Continuity of care and the
culture of traditional family medicine are strong values in the practice, and
support our "cradle to grave" relationship with patients.
Our partnership is
supportive, sociable and collaborative, with regular team catch-ups and a
shared focus on continual improvement.
We are an innovative practice
who are at the forefront of using digital technologies to improve the working
lives of staff and provide a high standard of responsive care to patients in a
timely fashion.
We operate a full clinical
triage appointments system, and our appointment system supports a range of
communication channels including telephone consultations, e-consultation, and
15-minute face-to-face appointments.
We are looking for a salaried
GP (with a potential for a future transition to partnership if desired) for 6
clinical sessions, with an additional paid CPD session per week, and pay is
competitive.
We would welcome informal
enquires to discuss the role and responsibilities further - please contact our
Practice Manager who will be happy to arrange a meeting with you.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities of the role include:
- Undertaking a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion;
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting medical problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the organisation;
- Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems;
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness;
- Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols;
- Providing health education;
- Recording clear consultation notes to agreed standards;
- All general duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
About us
Although outwardly we may appear to be a "stereotypical small rural dispensing practice" - first impressions can be deceiving! Our premises were extensively renovated in 2019 and now provide a first class medical environment for staff and patients alike. As a practice we are also forward thinking & innovative, and always strive to provide outstanding levels of patient satisfaction.
We are also situated just off the A1 junction - so are highly accessible in terms of commuting.
We foster team working across the practice, from GPs that have an 'open door' philosophy for staff queries, to our practice nurses having dedicated admin and nurse meeting time.
What our patients say about us:
- Brilliant as usual. Quick response to my request for an appointment. Appointment kept right on time, fantastic service. (Feb 2026)
- Excellant prompt service. Feel listened to and care considered holistically. Very grateful to all the staff who seem to work well as a team. From the recptionist, nurse, through to the Doctor, excellant service. Very grateful. (Oct 25)
- The medical staff at Tuxford are top notch and the service and support from every part of the surgery including the dispensary is excellent. They completely defy all the negative press about the NHS(Dec 2024)
- The health Center is superb such a vast uplift from what it was a few years ago. Who ever was involved in the changes needs to be told how much their work is appreciated. (Nov 2023)
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Salaried GP, you will:
- Good understanding and experience of chronic disease management and primary prevention & screening services
- Ability to take responsibility for your own career development, learning and performance and are responsible for ensuring that all your mandatory training is in date
- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
- Commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills in a confidential manner
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Salaried GP, you will:
- Good understanding and experience of chronic disease management and primary prevention & screening services
- Ability to take responsibility for your own career development, learning and performance and are responsible for ensuring that all your mandatory training is in date
- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
- Commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills in a confidential manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- - Be on the NHSE medical performers list
- - Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working autonomously or as a part of a team
- Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP surgeries, QOF, enhanced services and national standards that inform practice (NSF, NICE guidelines)
- Understanding GMC Good Medical Practice and the medico-legal aspects of a PA role
- Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care setting
- Understanding of the mentorship process
- An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- - Be on the NHSE medical performers list
- - Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working autonomously or as a part of a team
- Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP surgeries, QOF, enhanced services and national standards that inform practice (NSF, NICE guidelines)
- Understanding GMC Good Medical Practice and the medico-legal aspects of a PA role
- Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care setting
- Understanding of the mentorship process
- An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
