Salaried GP

Park Medical Practice

The closing date is 31 January 2025

Job summary

Salaried GP (4-8 Sessions)

Are you looking for a practice that truly values teamwork, flexibility, and sustainability in the ever-changing landscape of Primary Care? Join us and become part of a friendly and dedicated team that prioritises work-life balance, manageable workloads, and a supportive working environment.

What We Offer

  • Flexibility: We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer flexible start and finish times to suit your needs.
  • Manageable Workload:
    • No on-call commitments.
    • Home visits are typically undertaken by a PCN paramedic.
    • GPs only handle documents they need to review, thanks to a document workflow system.
    • A dedicated prescriptions team manages medication changes.
    • Any home visits are factored into clinical sessions, not admin time.
  • Pay and Conditions:
    • Competitive pay above the BMA average.
    • We observe the BMA contract.
  • Team Culture:
    • Daily coffee breaks to connect and unwind as a team.
    • A friendly, supportive, and collaborative atmosphere where we work together to solve problems.
  • Sustainability and Innovation:
    • We are proactive in finding solutions to the challenges of Primary Care, adapting to ever-decreasing budgets while prioritising team well-being.

Main duties of the job

What Were Looking For

We are seeking a friendly, dedicated, and solutions-focused GP who shares our values and is keen to contribute to our team culture. The ideal candidate will:

  • Be committed to teamwork, supporting colleagues, and maintaining a positive and collaborative atmosphere.
  • Approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset, contributing to the sustainability and improvement of the practice.
  • Value patient care and enjoy working in a practice that prioritises manageable workloads and fairness in sessional commitments.
  • Be enthusiastic about teaching, training, or partnership opportunities if these align with their aspirations.

Why Join Us?

We know that GP work isnt easy, but were committed to making it as rewarding and sustainable as possible. We prioritise reducing unnecessary workload, fostering a friendly environment, and ensuring that our team feels supported.

If this sounds like the kind of team you'd like to join, we'd love to hear from you!

To Apply: Please send your CV and a brief covering letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for our practice to our Practice Manager, daryl.whitehead@nhs.net. If you would like a chat with one of our Partners to see if this is the Practice for you please contact Daryl Whitehead, daryl.whitehead@nhs.net or 01749 334380 to organise

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our values and is excited to grow with us!

About us

About Us

We are a 4-partner teaching practice serving a patient population of 11,000. Our goal is to create an environment where GPs not only feel supported but also actively value and support their colleagues. Key to our ethos is fostering a culture of collaboration, where we work together as a team to overcome challenges and provide the best care for our patients.

As a teaching practice, we offer opportunities for those interested in teaching and training. We are also committed to supporting your CPD in other ways, ensuring you can continue to grow and develop professionally. For those with partnership aspirations, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Date posted

08 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive pay above the BMA average.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3448-25-0000

Job locations

Cannards Grave Road

Shepton Mallet

Somerset

BA4 5RT


Job description

Job responsibilities

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 GMS contract. 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.

Please see our job description and person specification attached

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 GMS contract. 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.

Please see our job description and person specification attached

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with the GMC listed on the GMC GP Register with evidence of revalidation
  • Accepted Medical Degree
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with the GMC listed on the GMC GP Register with evidence of revalidation
  • Accepted Medical Degree

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

Park Medical Practice

Address

Cannards Grave Road

Shepton Mallet

Somerset

BA4 5RT


Employer's website

https://www.parkmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Park Medical Practice

Address

Cannards Grave Road

Shepton Mallet

Somerset

BA4 5RT


Employer's website

https://www.parkmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Daryl Whitehead

daryl.whitehead@nhs.net

01749334380

Date posted

08 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive pay above the BMA average.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3448-25-0000

Job locations

Cannards Grave Road

Shepton Mallet

Somerset

BA4 5RT


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