Job summary
Looking for a 3-4 session salaried maternity cover GP to start after July 2025 for a fixed term (August start ideally).
We are a friendly, forward-thinking team, committed to training, and focused on giving the best possible care to our diverse patient population. We currently have 6 salaried GPs and 5 partners working closely together alongside a diverse multidisciplinary clinical team.
We are continually investing into our future and regularly examine our core values as a whole team. This is part of our desire to be inclusive, proactive and energised in our work.
We would welcome a salaried colleague with specialist interest or a portfolio pattern of working. We are open to someone at any stage of their career, including newly qualified GPs and Fellowship GPs. We can offer mentorship to any GP joining us, if helpful to them.
Main duties of the job
Undertake all the duties associated with the role of a General Practitioner required by the GMS contract
Liaise with other health care professionals when required
Take an active role and contribute to weekly practice meetings
Attend any practice training sessions when not on leave e.g. annual Basic Life Support
Stay up to date with medical training in line with your Personal Development Plan
Contribute to the development and improvement of the practice
Take on Lead responsibilities in any agreed area of practice management and/or clinical management
Support and contribute to the development of practice clinical procedures and protocols - carrying out clinical audits as appropriate
Completion of reports for solicitors, insurance companies and others
Accurate and timely input of patient data onto the clinical system
Act in a way that protects the confidentiality of patients and maintains the integrity of the patient/practice relationship
Take responsibility for self-care and wellbeing
About us
The team comprises of
- 14 GP and nursing Consultation Rooms
- 11 GPs including 5 GP Partners
- Varying numbers of trainee GPs ST1, ST2 and ST3s
- 1 Prescribing Pharmacist
- 4 Nurses
- First Contact Practioner
- 1 Practice Business Manager
- 1 Operations Manager
- 13 admin and reception staff
- Social Prescriber
Job description
Job responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations and e-consult, telephone triage / consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, other paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
Collecting data for audit purposes
In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care
Job description
Job responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations and e-consult, telephone triage / consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, other paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
Collecting data for audit purposes
In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003.
- Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983.
- Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
- DBS clearance
- Have had an annual NHS appraisal
- Have medical indemnity insurance cover for the sessions required
Desirable
- Evidence of further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields
- MRCGP or equivalent
- Additional professional interests
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003.
- Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983.
- Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
- DBS clearance
- Have had an annual NHS appraisal
- Have medical indemnity insurance cover for the sessions required
Desirable
- Evidence of further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields
- MRCGP or equivalent
- Additional professional interests
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).