Weeping Cross Health Centre

General Practitioner (GP)

The closing date is 15 June 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a GP to join our well-established and high-performing group of Practices for 4 sessions a week.

Led by a friendly and enthusiastic team, we have 8 Partners, 7 Associated GPs, an excellent Nursing team and a passionate, supportive multi-disciplinary team that enables you to do what you do best; care for your patients.

As a practice (and a member of a successful PCN) we are constantly seeking to improve all that we do and for the right candidate this may also mean a future partnership role is a real possibility for interested candidates.

This is not just our view; in our recent CQC inspection we attained a Good rating with examples of excellence. We have also achieved excellent QOF results and consistently high levels of patient satisfaction.

Working as part of our busy operation you will have a high degree of autonomy to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and refer registered patients.

Sessional salary is competitive and starts around 11500. Working days are likely to be set Monday's and Thursdays.

If you would like an informal chat regarding the role please contact the Practice.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of our busy operation you will have a high degree of autonomy to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and refer registered patients.

About us

Our Partnership is very stable and benefits from a well-established place in the community. All 3 of our Practices are located in the suburbs of Stafford, a charming county town, with Cannock Chase, an area of outstanding natural beauty on its borders. The historic town provides excellent local amenities, schools and transport connections.

As a forward thinking group, we offer a broad range of services with excellent opportunities for development and career progression. We have ambitious plans for our future and hope that you will be part of them.

Details

Date posted

15 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0571-25-0005

Job locations

Bodmin Avenue

Stafford

ST17 0EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will provide general medical services, manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all patients. This will include any administration associated with these patients, results, letters and  reports.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will provide general medical services, manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all patients. This will include any administration associated with these patients, results, letters and  reports.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • GP Primary Care Experience
  • Good understanding of QOF
  • Experience of GP Clinical IT systems

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Able to work under pressure
  • Self-motivated and positive
  • Empathetic, honest, caring
  • Adaptable and forward-thinking
  • Enthusiastic and energetic
  • Observance of strict confidentiality
  • Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness, and common sense.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP
  • GMC full registration
  • MRCGP
  • Currently on a performers list
  • Never been removed from a performers list for a detrimental reason
  • A demonstrable commitment to professional development
  • Understands the importance of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness
  • Evidence of recent self-directed learning or development
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • GP Primary Care Experience
  • Good understanding of QOF
  • Experience of GP Clinical IT systems

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Able to work under pressure
  • Self-motivated and positive
  • Empathetic, honest, caring
  • Adaptable and forward-thinking
  • Enthusiastic and energetic
  • Observance of strict confidentiality
  • Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness, and common sense.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP
  • GMC full registration
  • MRCGP
  • Currently on a performers list
  • Never been removed from a performers list for a detrimental reason
  • A demonstrable commitment to professional development
  • Understands the importance of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness
  • Evidence of recent self-directed learning or development

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

Weeping Cross Health Centre

Address

Bodmin Avenue

Stafford

ST17 0EG


Employer's website

https://www.wxhc.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Weeping Cross Health Centre

Address

Bodmin Avenue

Stafford

ST17 0EG


Employer's website

https://www.wxhc.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Managing Partner

Gareth Edwards

gareth.edwards@staffs.nhs.uk

01785666010

Details

Date posted

15 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0571-25-0005

Job locations

Bodmin Avenue

Stafford

ST17 0EG


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