Newly Qualified Salaried GP

Job summary

North East Coastal PCN are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified GP to join our well-established, forward-thinking practice in Leiston, Suffolk for 6-8 sessions per week. This position is offered on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract (ARRS) with a view to a permanent position thereafter.

This salaried GP position has no weekend working or extended hours. You will work autonomously while contributing as part of a collaborative, supportive clinical team.

You will be responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the Leiston Surgery policies and protocols.

Main duties of the job

• Undertaking a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
• Providing high-quality medical services under the PMS contract.
• Assessing and treating a broad range of medical conditions.
• Participating in signposting, clinical supervision, and triage systems.
• Managing referrals, prescriptions, and administrative tasks.
• Attending and contributing to clinical meetings and audits.
• Supporting training for students and GP trainees.
• Engaging with PCN and NHS initiatives to improve care.
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers.
• Maintaining accurate records on SystmOne.

About us

We are a dispensing practice serving a population of 9,450 patients, operating primarily from Leiston Surgery with a branch in Yoxford. We consistently achieve high QOF results and maintain strong links with our Primary Care Network (PCN). Our current team includes:

• 4 GP Partners
• 3 Part-time Salaried GPs
• 2 Physician Associates
• A stable, high-performing nursing team
• In-house physiotherapy services and remote clinical pharmacists

We use TPP SystmOne, AccuRx, DXS, and Anima Triage, with full training provided as needed. We hold regular educational sessions for all clinicians and enjoy excellent collaboration with community teams and an active Patient Participation Group (PPG).

We offer strong career development opportunities, including teaching undergraduates from UEA and Cambridge University, and supporting international post-graduate training as a certified training practice.

We are proud to be an innovative team of motivated and experienced GPs, supported by strong management and a highly skilled clinical and administrative team. Our shared commitment is to deliver outstanding, patient-centred care.

• Competitive salary per session (dependent on experience).
• Indemnity cover (after 3-month probation).
• 6 weeks annual leave + 1 week study leave.
• No weekend or out-of-hours work.
• Support to develop special interests or portfolio working.
• A supportive, progressive team environment with strong PCN collaboration.