Job summary
We are a small,
friendly dispensing practice serving just under 6,000 patients in beautiful
South West Herefordshire. We are seeking a GP to join our close-knit team. Our
main surgery is in the village of Ewyas Harold, approximately 25
minutes from Hereford and 20 minutes from Abergavenny, at the heart
of the stunning Golden Valley.
As a genuinely rural practice, continuity of care
and strong patient relationships are central to how we work. We are proud to be
well respected and appreciated by our community and achieved
a Good overall rating in our most recent CQC inspection.
Since 2022, we have been a GP training practice, supporting the next
generation of family doctors.
Main duties of the job
- Provide safe and effective patient care in line with current clinical guidelines
- Manage patients including acute and chronic conditions
- Undertake home visits and urgent care as required
- Work collaboratively with other practice staff, including nurses, HCAs and administrative staff
- Contribute to clinical governance, audits and service development
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records and documentation
- Participate in team meetings and practice activities
About us
Our experienced and supportive team includes GPs, an ANP, practice nurses, HCAs, dispensing staff, and an excellent administrative and reception team. We work hard but maintain a friendly, balanced environment where everyone looks out for one another.
We can offer:
- £12,200 - £12,932 per session (depending on experience)
- 6 weeks annual leave and 1 week study leave (pro rata)
- 15-minute appointments
- Maximum 12-13 appointments per session (capped at 25 per day)
- Excellent admin and clinical support to minimise GP workload
- Supportive, collegial working environment with optional social events
We are looking for a dedicated, level-headed, and approachable GP who values continuity of care and enjoys being part of a small, committed team making a genuine difference in the local community
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide general medical services to registered patients, including consultations, telephone triage, home visits and clinical administration
- Undertake assessment, diagnosis, investigation, treatment and management of patients with acute and long-term conditions
- Maintain accurate, timely and complete patient records in accordance with GMC and practice requirements
- Participate in the management of patients of patients with complex and multiple health needs
- Prescribe medication and treatments in line with current legislation and clinical guidance
- Contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), Enhanced Services and other performance targets
- Participate in practice clinical governance activities including audit, significant event review and risk management
- Attend and contribute to practice meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings and safeguarding processes as required
- Comply with safeguarding responsibilities for both adults and children
- Work in accordance with infection control, information governance, confidentiality and health and safety policies
- Participate in appraisal and revalidation processes, maintaining appropriate continuing professional development
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide general medical services to registered patients, including consultations, telephone triage, home visits and clinical administration
- Undertake assessment, diagnosis, investigation, treatment and management of patients with acute and long-term conditions
- Maintain accurate, timely and complete patient records in accordance with GMC and practice requirements
- Participate in the management of patients of patients with complex and multiple health needs
- Prescribe medication and treatments in line with current legislation and clinical guidance
- Contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), Enhanced Services and other performance targets
- Participate in practice clinical governance activities including audit, significant event review and risk management
- Attend and contribute to practice meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings and safeguarding processes as required
- Comply with safeguarding responsibilities for both adults and children
- Work in accordance with infection control, information governance, confidentiality and health and safety policies
- Participate in appraisal and revalidation processes, maintaining appropriate continuing professional development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of primary care and the GP contract
- Awareness of safeguarding procedures for adults and children
- Knowledge of QOF, Enhanced Services, and national primary care targets
- Excellent clinical and consultation skills
- Ability to make sound clinical decisions based on evidence
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Commitment to high-quality patient care and safety
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the practice
- Willingness to engage in appraisal, CPD, and revalidation processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC and licensed to practise
- Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of audit, clinical governance, and quality improvement work
- Knowledge of local health economy and community services
- Understanding of population health and health inequalities
- IT literacy with primary care systems (EMIS)
- Willingness to take on additional responsibilities within the practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of primary care and the GP contract
- Awareness of safeguarding procedures for adults and children
- Knowledge of QOF, Enhanced Services, and national primary care targets
- Excellent clinical and consultation skills
- Ability to make sound clinical decisions based on evidence
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Commitment to high-quality patient care and safety
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the practice
- Willingness to engage in appraisal, CPD, and revalidation processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC and licensed to practise
- Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of audit, clinical governance, and quality improvement work
- Knowledge of local health economy and community services
- Understanding of population health and health inequalities
- IT literacy with primary care systems (EMIS)
- Willingness to take on additional responsibilities within the practice
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).