Job summary
Join a friendly, forward-thinking practice where your ideas, wellbeing and development genuinely matter. At The Paddock Surgery, youll work with an experienced, supportive multidisciplinary team, caring for a diverse patient population while having the time and space to do good clinical work.
Were investing in innovation, quality improvement and continuity of care and well encourage you to shape services, pursue your interests, and grow your career. If youre looking for a practice that values teamwork, flexibility, autonomy and worklife balance, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role
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Provide high-quality, patient-centred consultations across routine and urgent care.
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Contribute to continuity of care through face-to-face, telephone and online appointments.
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Work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team, referring and liaising appropriately.
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Take part in clinical decision-making, safety netting and follow-up care.
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Support practice initiatives that improve access, quality and patient experience.
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Participate in shared responsibilities such as results handling, prescriptions and admin (fairly allocated).
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Engage in learning, reflection and quality improvement to develop your practice.
About us
At The Paddock Surgery, youll be part of a friendly, collaborative team that truly works together. Alongside our GPs, we have skilled Physician Associates, Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs), Trainee Nurse Associates (TNAs) and Practice Nurses, as well as pharmacists, HCAs and an excellent admin and reception team each bringing expertise and support to patient care.
The culture is supportive, inclusive and solutions-focused. We share workloads fairly, help one another out, and encourage open communication. Youll find a professional atmosphere where high standards matter but so do kindness, humour and balance.
We offer opportunities to develop special interests, get involved in quality improvement and PCN projects, and benefit from protected learning time where possible. Youll be supported by approachable leadership and a team that genuinely wants you to thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role purpose
To provide high-quality, safe and compassionate primary care to patients registered at The Paddock Surgery, working as an integral member of the wider multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities
Clinical care
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Provide timely, patient-centred consultations for acute, chronic and preventive care.
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Assess, diagnose, manage and review patients in line with best practice and local/national guidance.
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Provide appropriate safety-netting, follow-up and referral where needed.
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Support continuity of care, including long-term condition management.
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Contribute to home visits and on-the-day care as appropriate to the rota.
Prescribing and results
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Issue and review prescriptions safely and appropriately.
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Review, interpret and act on pathology results, reports and correspondence.
Clinical governance & quality
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Participate in QOF, IIF and practice/PCN quality improvement work.
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Contribute to clinical audits, significant event reviews and safeguarding processes.
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Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records.
Teamworking
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Work collaboratively with GPs, Physician Associates, ACPs, TNAs, Nurses and the wider team.
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Offer advice and support to colleagues within your professional competence.
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Attend and contribute to clinical meetings and case discussions.
Professional development
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Maintain GMC registration and revalidation requirements.
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Engage in learning, reflection and appraisal, and develop areas of clinical interest.
Administrative responsibilities
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Handle reasonable clinical admin linked to your patients (letters, tasks, medication queries etc.), shared fairly across the team.
Working pattern
Person specification (summary)
Essential
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GMC-registered GP with right to work in the UK
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Inclusion (or eligibility) on the performers list
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Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
Desirable
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Interest in quality improvement, teaching, leadership or specialist clinics
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Experience working in UK primary care systems
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role purpose
To provide high-quality, safe and compassionate primary care to patients registered at The Paddock Surgery, working as an integral member of the wider multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities
Clinical care
-
Provide timely, patient-centred consultations for acute, chronic and preventive care.
-
Assess, diagnose, manage and review patients in line with best practice and local/national guidance.
-
Provide appropriate safety-netting, follow-up and referral where needed.
-
Support continuity of care, including long-term condition management.
-
Contribute to home visits and on-the-day care as appropriate to the rota.
Prescribing and results
-
Issue and review prescriptions safely and appropriately.
-
Review, interpret and act on pathology results, reports and correspondence.
Clinical governance & quality
-
Participate in QOF, IIF and practice/PCN quality improvement work.
-
Contribute to clinical audits, significant event reviews and safeguarding processes.
-
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records.
Teamworking
-
Work collaboratively with GPs, Physician Associates, ACPs, TNAs, Nurses and the wider team.
-
Offer advice and support to colleagues within your professional competence.
-
Attend and contribute to clinical meetings and case discussions.
Professional development
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Maintain GMC registration and revalidation requirements.
-
Engage in learning, reflection and appraisal, and develop areas of clinical interest.
Administrative responsibilities
-
Handle reasonable clinical admin linked to your patients (letters, tasks, medication queries etc.), shared fairly across the team.
Working pattern
Person specification (summary)
Essential
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GMC-registered GP with right to work in the UK
-
Inclusion (or eligibility) on the performers list
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Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care
-
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Desirable
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Interest in quality improvement, teaching, leadership or specialist clinics
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Experience working in UK primary care systems
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience working in UK primary care or equivalent supervised training setting
- Experience managing acute, chronic and preventive care in a primary care environment
- Confidence with telephone/digital consultations and safety-netting
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrable commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
Desirable
- Experience contributing to QOF, IIF, audits or quality improvement projects
- Experience supporting or supervising other clinicians (e.g. PAs, ACPs, TNAs, trainees)
- Experience with safeguarding processes for adults and children
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience working in UK primary care or equivalent supervised training setting
- Experience managing acute, chronic and preventive care in a primary care environment
- Confidence with telephone/digital consultations and safety-netting
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrable commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
Desirable
- Experience contributing to QOF, IIF, audits or quality improvement projects
- Experience supporting or supervising other clinicians (e.g. PAs, ACPs, TNAs, trainees)
- Experience with safeguarding processes for adults and children
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with licence to practise
- CCT in General Practice (or within 6 months of completion)
- Inclusion (or eligibility) for inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and appraisal
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience working in UK primary care or equivalent supervised training setting
- Experience managing acute, chronic and preventive care in a primary care environment
- Confidence with telephone/digital consultations and safety-netting
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrable commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
Desirable
- Experience contributing to QOF, IIF, audits or quality improvement projects
- Experience supporting or supervising other clinicians (e.g. PAs, ACPs, TNAs, trainees)
- Experience with safeguarding processes for adults and children
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience working in UK primary care or equivalent supervised training setting
- Experience managing acute, chronic and preventive care in a primary care environment
- Confidence with telephone/digital consultations and safety-netting
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrable commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
Desirable
- Experience contributing to QOF, IIF, audits or quality improvement projects
- Experience supporting or supervising other clinicians (e.g. PAs, ACPs, TNAs, trainees)
- Experience with safeguarding processes for adults and children
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with licence to practise
- CCT in General Practice (or within 6 months of completion)
- Inclusion (or eligibility) for inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and appraisal
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).