Salaried General Practitioner (GP Reimbursement funded)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for delivering high-quality general medical services to the practice population, providing safe, effective, and patient-centred care in line with current clinical guidelines and best practice.

Salaried GP key responsibilities include:

Undertaking clinical consultations, both face-to-face and remote, for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions

Assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients appropriately, including prescribing and referral where necessary

Providing ongoing care for patients with long-term conditions, ensuring continuity and holistic management

Participating as part of the acute on-call team, responding to urgent patient needs and supporting same-day access within the practice

Maintaining accurate, timely, and clinically appropriate medical records

Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support coordinated patient care

Participating in practice meetings, clinical governance activities, and service development initiatives

Contributing to quality improvement, audit, and patient safety processes

Supporting the practices commitment to education, including involvement in training and mentoring where appropriate

Practice Responsibilities

Teamwork & Collaboration

Work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team including GPs, GP trainees, pharmacists, paramedics, nurses, HCAs, reception and administrative staff

Actively participate in monthly clinical meetings

Contribute to case discussions, shared learning, and continuous service development

Provide clinical leadership, advice, and support to colleagues as appropriate

Education, Training & Development

Crofton & Sharlston Centre is a forward-thinking training practice with a strong commitment to professional development. The postholder will:

Engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and maintain a Personal Development Plan (PDP)

Access mentorship, peer support, and in-house educational opportunities

Contribute to the teaching and supervision of medical students and GP trainees (where appropriate)

Benefit from an additional week of paid study leave

Enhanced Services, IIF & QOF

Support delivery of QOF, IIF, and locally commissioned services

Play an active role in chronic disease management and population health initiatives

Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement, and data quality processes

Governance & Compliance

Adhere to practice policies including confidentiality, safeguarding, prescribing, infection prevention and control, and data protection

Identify, manage, and report clinical and non-clinical risks appropriately

Maintain full compliance with GMC, CQC, and NHS England standards

The role requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating sound clinical judgement, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a GP in UK General Practice.
• Ability to manage a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good knowledge of current NHS General Practice, contractual requirements and clinical governance.
• Essential Skills
• Excellent consultation and communication skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred, high-quality care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good IT skills, including experience of electronic clinical record systems (experience with TPP SystmOne would be desirable rather than essential unless you wish to make it essential).
• Understanding of QOF, enhanced services and safeguarding responsibilities.

Desirable

• Experience of using TPP SystmOne.
• Experience of participating in QOF and quality improvement activities.
• A specialist clinical interest that complements the needs of the practice.
• Experience of teaching or supervising learners.
• Experience of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
• MRCGP.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Included on the NHS England Medical Performers List (or eligible for inclusion).
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice or equivalent.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and participation in appraisal and revalidation.

Desirable

• Additional clinical qualifications or specialist interests.
• Experience of teaching, training or supervising learners.
• Experience in quality improvement, audit or service development.
• Experience of digital consultations and remote consulting.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Crofton and Sharlston Medical Practice

Address

Crofton Health Centre

Slack Lane

Crofton

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF4 1HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.croftonandsharlston.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)