Job summary
Are you a newly qualified GP looking for an exciting and
supportive role to launch your career? GP Direct (part of Sphere PCN) is
looking for applicants interested in five sessions per week to work in a high performing practice within Harrow. You will be a highly motivated and dedicated newly qualified GP
to join our multidisciplinary team under the NHS Additional Roles Reimbursement
Scheme (ARRS).
Individuals are only eligible to apply if they have obtained
their CCT within the last two years (at the point of recruitment) and have not
previously been employed as a GP in general practice.
We are seeking a motivated GP to join our supportive practice team. The role requires MRCGP, strong clinical and communication skills, and a commitment to safe, high-quality care. Duties include consultations (face-to-face, telephone, home visits), on-call sessions, repeat prescriptions, and clinical administration. Youll also join the evening clinic and Saturday rota. Working autonomously, you will assess undifferentiated problems, manage disease protocols, develop care plans, promote health, prescribe safely, and maintain high-quality records. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to continuity of care, effective referrals, audits, and the overall success of the practice.
In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a motivated and committed GP to join our welcoming and supportive practice team. You must hold MRCGP and bring excellent clinical and communication skills, with a clear focus on delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
The role offers a varied workload, including face-to-face and telephone consultations, home visits, on-call sessions, repeat prescriptions, and managing clinical queries and correspondence promptly. You will also take part in the evening clinic and Saturday morning rota with fellow GPs.
You will be expected to work independently in assessing patients with undifferentiated or undiagnosed problems, identifying risk factors, and developing care plans in line with practice protocols. Duties also include counselling, health promotion, prescribing within formulary guidance, keeping accurate and timely records, and contributing data for audits.
You will be expected to support the practice in maintaining its high achievements in QOF and Enhanced Services.
As a valued member of the team, you will help support continuity of care, make appropriate referrals, and play an active role in the success of the practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a GP who values teamwork, clinical excellence, and making a real difference in primary care.
About us
GP Direct serves the largest patient population in Harrow
through a team of over 80 people. Our main site is a modern state-of-the-art GP
surgery which boasts 13 clinical rooms, meeting facilities, a spacious
staff room, a dedicated call centre, admin office and a very large welcoming
waiting room/reception area. Our branch site is a small yet modern practice
located just 5mins drive from our main site.
- 27,000 patients over 2 sites
- 7 GP Partners, 11 Salaried GPs
- CQC rating of Good
- Training practice
- 5 clinical pharmacists
- WTE First Contact Physiotherapist
- WTE Enhanced Practice Nurse delivering care in the community
- Supportive well established nursing/HCA and admin team
- In-house phlebotomy service
- EMIS Web clinical software (several advanced users) and
extensive use of technology in delivering care
- Good local reputation and positive online patient reviews
- GP Direct is part of Sphere PCN (six local practices serving
a population of around 70,000 patients)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key aspects of the role
You will have excellent clinical & communication skills
& must hold MRCGP. You will deliver quality patient care. In accordance
with the Practice sessions, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves
available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations,
telephone consultations & queries, home visits, on call sessions, checking
& signing repeat prescriptions & dealing with queries, paperwork & correspondence
in a timely fashion. The post holder will share in the late evening clinic and
a Saturday morning surgery rota with the other GPs.
The key aspects of the role include:
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to
presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care
workers within the organisation.
- Assessing the health care needs of patients with
undifferentiated & undiagnosed problems.
- Screening patients for disease risk factors & early
signs of illness.
- In consultation with patients & in line with current
Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
- Providing counselling and health education.
- Admitting or discharging patients to & from the caseload
and referring to other care providers as appropriate.
- Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to
agreed standards.
- Collecting data for audit purposes.
- Compiling & issuing computer-generated acute &
repeat prescriptions.
- Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing
formulary whenever this is clinically appropriate.
- Partaking in a fair share of the practice on call sessions, which includes triaging cases efficiently, signposting externally and internally and where appropriate dealing with cases directly to avoid unnecessary appointments
In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake
all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within
primary care.
All staff at GP Direct (part of Sphere PCN) are expected to follow the standards set out below.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
A positive approach to equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) creates an environment where every individual can reach their full potential. This is important for three reasons: it improves the effectiveness of our work, it is the right thing to do, and it is required by law. Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly, involved in decisions about their care, and shown dignity and respect at all times. They must not be discriminated against on any grounds, including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients also have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect. Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment, training and career progression, and to work in an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not face discrimination on any of the grounds listed above. Everyone is expected to treat patients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
Safety, health, environment and fire (SHEF)
GP Direct and Sphere PCN are committed to supporting and promoting staff health, wellbeing and safety. Each member of staff has a duty to take reasonable care of themselves, their team and others, and to cooperate with their employer to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. All staff must comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Environment Act 1995, the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1999, and all other relevant legislation.
Confidentiality
We are committed to providing an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust us with sensitive information relating to their health and other aspects of their care, and they do so in confidence. They have the right to expect that staff will protect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times. Respecting confidentiality is essential to meeting legal requirements and maintaining patient trust. All staff must protect patient information and ensure confidentiality in all circumstances.
Quality and continuous improvement (CI)
To maintain and improve the quality of our services, all staff are required to consider not only what they do but how they do it. By reviewing and improving our processes, we strengthen the effectiveness of our work. Everyone in the practice and PCN shares responsibility for looking for ways to improve quality and for sharing good practice. GP Direct and Sphere PCN are committed to building a culture of continuous improvement where all staff are encouraged to make suggestions and contribute to better service delivery and patient care.
Induction training
All new staff must complete a practice induction programme, which is managed by the Business Manager.
Learning and development
Training and development are essential to ensure staff have the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to perform effectively. All staff are required to complete mandatory training as directed by the Training Coordinator, as well as to participate in practice and, where relevant, PCN training programmes. Staff may also, subject to approval, undertake external training courses to build their skills, support career progression, and help improve services and patient care.
Collaborative working
All staff must recognise the importance of working collaboratively. Teamwork is vital in a multidisciplinary environment, and effective communication is essential. Staff must communicate clearly and appropriately to ensure information is shared effectively.
Service delivery
All staff must follow practice and PCN policies and regional directives, ensuring that agreed protocols are observed at all times. Full details of policies and procedures are provided during induction.
Professional conduct
Staff are expected to maintain high professional standards, including dressing appropriately for their role. Administrative staff will be provided with a uniform, and clinical staff must dress in accordance with professional requirements for their role.
Leave
The annual leave entitlement is 7.6 weeks per year, pro rata, inclusive of public holidays.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key aspects of the role
You will have excellent clinical & communication skills
& must hold MRCGP. You will deliver quality patient care. In accordance
with the Practice sessions, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves
available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations,
telephone consultations & queries, home visits, on call sessions, checking
& signing repeat prescriptions & dealing with queries, paperwork & correspondence
in a timely fashion. The post holder will share in the late evening clinic and
a Saturday morning surgery rota with the other GPs.
The key aspects of the role include:
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to
presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care
workers within the organisation.
- Assessing the health care needs of patients with
undifferentiated & undiagnosed problems.
- Screening patients for disease risk factors & early
signs of illness.
- In consultation with patients & in line with current
Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
- Providing counselling and health education.
- Admitting or discharging patients to & from the caseload
and referring to other care providers as appropriate.
- Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to
agreed standards.
- Collecting data for audit purposes.
- Compiling & issuing computer-generated acute &
repeat prescriptions.
- Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing
formulary whenever this is clinically appropriate.
- Partaking in a fair share of the practice on call sessions, which includes triaging cases efficiently, signposting externally and internally and where appropriate dealing with cases directly to avoid unnecessary appointments
In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake
all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within
primary care.
All staff at GP Direct (part of Sphere PCN) are expected to follow the standards set out below.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
A positive approach to equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) creates an environment where every individual can reach their full potential. This is important for three reasons: it improves the effectiveness of our work, it is the right thing to do, and it is required by law. Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly, involved in decisions about their care, and shown dignity and respect at all times. They must not be discriminated against on any grounds, including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients also have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect. Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment, training and career progression, and to work in an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not face discrimination on any of the grounds listed above. Everyone is expected to treat patients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
Safety, health, environment and fire (SHEF)
GP Direct and Sphere PCN are committed to supporting and promoting staff health, wellbeing and safety. Each member of staff has a duty to take reasonable care of themselves, their team and others, and to cooperate with their employer to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. All staff must comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Environment Act 1995, the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1999, and all other relevant legislation.
Confidentiality
We are committed to providing an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust us with sensitive information relating to their health and other aspects of their care, and they do so in confidence. They have the right to expect that staff will protect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times. Respecting confidentiality is essential to meeting legal requirements and maintaining patient trust. All staff must protect patient information and ensure confidentiality in all circumstances.
Quality and continuous improvement (CI)
To maintain and improve the quality of our services, all staff are required to consider not only what they do but how they do it. By reviewing and improving our processes, we strengthen the effectiveness of our work. Everyone in the practice and PCN shares responsibility for looking for ways to improve quality and for sharing good practice. GP Direct and Sphere PCN are committed to building a culture of continuous improvement where all staff are encouraged to make suggestions and contribute to better service delivery and patient care.
Induction training
All new staff must complete a practice induction programme, which is managed by the Business Manager.
Learning and development
Training and development are essential to ensure staff have the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to perform effectively. All staff are required to complete mandatory training as directed by the Training Coordinator, as well as to participate in practice and, where relevant, PCN training programmes. Staff may also, subject to approval, undertake external training courses to build their skills, support career progression, and help improve services and patient care.
Collaborative working
All staff must recognise the importance of working collaboratively. Teamwork is vital in a multidisciplinary environment, and effective communication is essential. Staff must communicate clearly and appropriately to ensure information is shared effectively.
Service delivery
All staff must follow practice and PCN policies and regional directives, ensuring that agreed protocols are observed at all times. Full details of policies and procedures are provided during induction.
Professional conduct
Staff are expected to maintain high professional standards, including dressing appropriately for their role. Administrative staff will be provided with a uniform, and clinical staff must dress in accordance with professional requirements for their role.
Leave
The annual leave entitlement is 7.6 weeks per year, pro rata, inclusive of public holidays.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible to practice independently in the UK
- License to practice with GMC
- MRCGP
- Registration with medical defense organisation
- Eligibility for the local performers list.
- Applicants must have a current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of good IT skills
- Broad primary care clinical knowledge and expertise
- Ability to handle a busy and at times complex clinical caseload
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Experience of EMIS Web Clinical System
Knowledge, skills and attitude
Essential
- Team player, motivated, confident
- Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
- Able to work under pressure independently and within the primary care team.
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity
- Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals.
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Able to provide leadership and to finish work tasks
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including Confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Understanding of the audit process
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Self motivated
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible to practice independently in the UK
- License to practice with GMC
- MRCGP
- Registration with medical defense organisation
- Eligibility for the local performers list.
- Applicants must have a current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of good IT skills
- Broad primary care clinical knowledge and expertise
- Ability to handle a busy and at times complex clinical caseload
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Experience of EMIS Web Clinical System
Knowledge, skills and attitude
Essential
- Team player, motivated, confident
- Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
- Able to work under pressure independently and within the primary care team.
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity
- Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals.
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Able to provide leadership and to finish work tasks
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including Confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Understanding of the audit process
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Self motivated
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
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).
