Salaried GP

Job description

Job responsibilities

You as a part of a high performing team, responsible to provide high-quality, safe, and effective general medical services to the registered patient population of The Village Surgery. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team to deliver patient-centred care, promote health and wellbeing, and contribute to the ongoing development and sustainability of the practice.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary medical care to our registered patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up
• Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and digital consultations as required
• Manage acute illness, long-term conditions, and preventative care in line with national and local guidelines
• Undertake home visits where appropriate
• Prescribe safely and cost-effectively in accordance with practice and NHS policies
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records using EMIS Web
• Review and action laboratory results, correspondence, and clinical tasks in a timely manner
• Participate in duty doctor / on-call arrangements appropriate to the role and agreed sessions

• Work within practice policies, clinical governance frameworks, and CQC standards
• Contribute to clinical audits, significant event analyses, and quality improvement activity
• Maintain awareness of, and comply with, NICE guidance, local pathways, and prescribing formularies
• Identify and manage safeguarding concerns in line with statutory requirements
• Support the practice in meeting contractual and QOF requirements
• Multidisciplinary Team Working
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team, including nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, first contact practitioners, and administrative staff
• Communicate effectively with secondary care, community services, and external agencies
• Participate in practice meetings and clinical discussions
• Provide advice and support to other team members where appropriate

• Maintain GMC revalidation requirements, including appraisal and CPD
• Keep up to date with clinical developments relevant to general practice
• Participate in training, mentoring, or supervision activities where appropriate and agreed
• Support a culture of learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

• Support service development and improvement initiatives within the practice

• Contribute to achieving practice objectives and maintaining high patient satisfaction

• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery and the workplace

Working Arrangements

• Part-time salaried role, 46 sessions per week (negotiable)

• Flexible working patterns considered

• Annual leave, study leave, and CPD in line with BMA salaried GP terms

• NHS Pension Scheme membership

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Inclusion on the NHS England GP Performers List
• Completion of GP training (CCT or equivalent)
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centred care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good organisational and time-management skills

Desirable

• Experience working in UK general practice
• Familiarity with EMIS Web
• Interest in clinical leadership, education, or service development
• Experience contributing to audit or quality improvement work

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working in UK general practice and familiarity with EMIS Web is desirable but not essential.

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

The Village Surgery

Address

The Village Surgery

49 High Street

Wolstanton

Newcastle

Staffordshire

ST5 0ET

Employer's website

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