Salaried GP

Cardinal Medical Practice

The closing date is 30 April 2025

Job summary

Cardinal Medical Practice has a fantastic and highly rewarding opportunity for a dedicated and motivated Salaried GP to join our progressive and innovative training practice, which encourages the development of all staff and where you will have support and investment in your career progression.

Patient care is paramount to the Partners alongside the well-being of the team within the practice. With outstanding staff retention, a varied multi-disciplinary team, Cardinal Medical Practice offers a chance to the right candidate to be part of an amazing team who arent afraid to think outside of the box and can offer incredible prospects and a happy, friendly place to work.

Our strong emphasis on education and development makes us well suited for newly qualified GP's as well as those who are far more experienced. We are flexible and keenly support and promote staff work-life balance and development, currently supporting 4 Nurses on various stages of the Nurse Practitioner pathway and modules.

Main duties of the job

- 4-8 sessions available, flexible on days considered

- Patient list of approx. 30,000 patients

- Manageable workload with 10 minute appointments and home visits

- Duty and Supervision sessions

- Specialist interests supported and encouraged

- SystmOne and AskMyGP clinical software

About us

Located on the outskirts of Ipswich town centre, Cardinal Medical Practice is the largest medical practice in Suffolk and was formed as a result of a merger between Chesterfield Drive, Deben Road and Norwich Road Surgeries. The practice is vastly dedicated to offering high quality care to a population of approximately 30,000 patients.

The practice has a clinical team of 4 GP Partners, 8 Salaried GP's, 2 GP Registrars, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Paramedics, Physicians Associates, Practice Nurses, Nurse Associates, Healthcare Assistants, Care Co-ordinators and additional healthcare professionals. The team is supported by Management and a large administrative team.

If you would like any further information about the role, please contact Andrew Preston, General Manager in the first instance - andrew.preston3@nhs.net

Date posted

04 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £13,500 per session depending on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0397-25-0001

Job locations

Cardinal Medical Practice

2 Deben Road

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 5EN


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will report to the Partners (clinically) and the Practice Manager (administratively).The following are the core responsibilities. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

- The provision of services commensurate with our core contract

- Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

- Effective management of long-term conditions

- Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

- On a rotational basis, undertake the duty doctor role

- Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

- Work collaboratively, accepting an appropriate pro rata share of the practice workload

- Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

- Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

- Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

- Ensure compliance with the appraisal and revalidation process

- Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

- Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making relevant contributions.

- Adhere to practice protocols and policies and participate in policy reviews when required.

This is not exhaustive and there may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other additional tasks to support your colleagues or the organisation if needed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will report to the Partners (clinically) and the Practice Manager (administratively).The following are the core responsibilities. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

- The provision of services commensurate with our core contract

- Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

- Effective management of long-term conditions

- Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

- On a rotational basis, undertake the duty doctor role

- Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

- Work collaboratively, accepting an appropriate pro rata share of the practice workload

- Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

- Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

- Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

- Ensure compliance with the appraisal and revalidation process

- Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

- Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making relevant contributions.

- Adhere to practice protocols and policies and participate in policy reviews when required.

This is not exhaustive and there may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other additional tasks to support your colleagues or the organisation if needed.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • We are seeking a dedicated and passionate GP, who will be responsible for the provision of medical services to our practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with our core contract and adhering to our practice values as well as the GMC standards for Good Medical Practice.
  • You will undergo yearly appraisals both in practice and also externally and will have a named mentor (whatever your experience).
  • Are you someone who is looking to contribute to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with our friendly and welcoming team?
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • We are seeking a dedicated and passionate GP, who will be responsible for the provision of medical services to our practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with our core contract and adhering to our practice values as well as the GMC standards for Good Medical Practice.
  • You will undergo yearly appraisals both in practice and also externally and will have a named mentor (whatever your experience).
  • Are you someone who is looking to contribute to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with our friendly and welcoming team?

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardinal Medical Practice

Address

Cardinal Medical Practice

2 Deben Road

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 5EN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cardinal Medical Practice

Address

Cardinal Medical Practice

2 Deben Road

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 5EN


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

General Manager

Andrew Preston

andrew.preston3@nhs.net

01473741349

Date posted

04 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £13,500 per session depending on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0397-25-0001

Job locations

Cardinal Medical Practice

2 Deben Road

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 5EN


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