Job summary
Enthusiastic, caring and confident
Salaried GP required to join our friendly team at Crick Medical practice for 6 sessions a week from
August 2025
CQC rated
Good in all areas
Very high
QOF achievers
Voted the number
one surgery in Northamptonshire in the 2024 GP Patient Survey:
The
13 leading GP surgeries in Northamptonshire where patients are the happiest
Awarded the
2024 iWantGreatCare Certificate of Excellence for delivering outstanding
care:
Reviews
of Crick Medical Practice - Page - iWantGreatCare
96%
Dispensing patients
Excellent
GP, Nursing, Admin, Reception and Dispensing Teams
Competitive
salary dependent on experience
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone to work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the contract.
Working 6 sessions a week
Protected PLT Sessions.
Support for professional development.
6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
An interest in education would be advantageous.
About us
We are a rural dispensing practice with a 6,350 list size. Situated in a lovely village in Northamptonshire, we also operate a satellite surgery in the next village of West Haddon.
Supported by three GP partners, two salaried GPs, a Clinical Pharmacist, one Advanced Nurse Practitioner, three practice nurses, a phlebotomist and a dedicated administration, reception and dispensing team.
On the Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire border, (M1, close to Jct 18) excellent transport links, beautiful countryside, villages, canal, good schools nearby.
Easy access to towns, cities and local hospitals in Northampton, Coventry, Rugby, Leicester, Milton Keynes, Cambridge and Birmingham.
We are an active member of the Northants Rural PCN.
Homepage - Northamptonshire Rural PCN
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the
Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks;
this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Primary Responsibilities
The
delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
The
provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
Prepare
and complete the revalidation process
Commit
to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional
development across the practice team
Support
the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
Support
the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making
recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure.
Review
and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
Encourage
collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting
a culture of continuous improvement
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 telephone triage and duty doctor roles
Maintain
accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and
guidance
Work
collaboratively, accepting an equal 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
Accept
delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
Attend
and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
Contribute
effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including
clinical governance and training
Secondary Responsibilities
In
addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested
to:
Participate in practice
audits as requested by the audit lead
Participate in local
initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Participate in the
review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured
approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the
Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks;
this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Primary Responsibilities
The
delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
The
provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
Prepare
and complete the revalidation process
Commit
to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional
development across the practice team
Support
the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
Support
the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making
recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure.
Review
and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
Encourage
collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting
a culture of continuous improvement
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 telephone triage and duty doctor roles
Maintain
accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and
guidance
Work
collaboratively, accepting an equal 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
Accept
delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
Attend
and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
Contribute
effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including
clinical governance and training
Secondary Responsibilities
In
addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested
to:
Participate in practice
audits as requested by the audit lead
Participate in local
initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Participate in the
review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured
approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Eligibility
- Full GMC registration
- National Performers List registration
- Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
- Evidence of current validation
- Evidence of last appraisal
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
- Experience
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
- General understanding of the primary care contract
- Clinical knowledge and skills
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
- Skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS/Systmone/Vision user skills
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
- Personal qualities
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Other requirements
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Occupational Health clearance
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB initiatives
- Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF
- An interest in Education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Eligibility
- Full GMC registration
- National Performers List registration
- Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
- Evidence of current validation
- Evidence of last appraisal
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
- Experience
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
- General understanding of the primary care contract
- Clinical knowledge and skills
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
- Skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS/Systmone/Vision user skills
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
- Personal qualities
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Other requirements
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Occupational Health clearance
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB initiatives
- Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF
- An interest in Education
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).