Salaried GP

Severn Fields Medical Practice

The closing date is 11 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a passionate doctor to join our friendly team of 4 partners and 6 salaried GPs to work 4 -6 sessions per week. We have an excellent clinical support team of 4 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, a Practice Pharmacist, 3 Practice Nurses, 3 Health Care Assistants and 1 Phlebotomist.

We are located in new (November 2012), purpose built premises in North Shrewsbury and have a list size of 17,000. We are both a training and a teaching practice and pride ourselves on delivering excellent patient care. We have a stable and enthusiastic management and support team.

GMS practice

17,000 patients

High QOF achiever

EMIS Web & Docman

Teaching and Training practice

Superb facilities

Great location close to by-pass

Competitive salary

Medical defence fees paid (as part of practice scheme membership currently MDDUS)

Opportunity to develop additional interests

Happy to consider job shares or flexible working

6 weeks holiday plus 1 week study leave per annum (plus statutory holidays)

For a briefing pack, an informal discussion or to come and meet us at the practice please contact our Practice Manager, Kate Pritchard on 01473 281950 or katie.pritchard5@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities: The post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. The following list is not exhaustive:

In accordance with the Practice consulting schedule, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, taking part in the GP duty rota (minimum 1 session duty per week) telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, patient test results, patient medical reports and examinations (e.g. insurance companies) on behalf of the Practice.

Making professional autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers.

Recording clear and contemporaneous IT based consultation notes to agreed standards.

Collecting data for audit purposes.

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible).

Making referrals to other health care providers (NHS and private) in line with national and local guidelines and pathways.

Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines.

Assist with the clinical supervision and training of Practice staff and others as agreed.

About us

Severn Fields Medical Practice was formed by the merger of Haughmond View Medical Practice and Mount Pleasant Medical Centre in April 2016, in the North East of the beautiful market town of Shrewsbury. The Practice has a patient population of approximately 17,000. The Practice is committed to delivering high quality patient-focused care for our local population. We have a friendly and dedicated practice team.

The practice is located in large purpose built premises on Sundorne Road in the North East of the beautiful county town of Shrewsbury. Since moving in, other parts of the building are now used by the Sexual Health team, Fertility team and the Mental Health trust now have this as their main hub for administration and community clinics. This has created a health village for the community of North Shrewsbury which has always been part of our vision.

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4648-25-0000

Job locations

Sundorne Road

Harlescott

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

SY1 4RQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Salaried GP (4 or 6 sessions per week) with a view to partnership.

Reports to: The Severn Fields Medical Practice Partners and the Practice Manager

Job Summary:

To be familiar with Good Medical Practice and follow the guidance it contains as directed by the General Medical Council.

To work as a member of the multidisciplinary Practice team to provide general medical services. The post holder will manage a busy caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting.

To help ensure the Practice provides the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

To contribute to the operational and strategic management of the Practice; taking responsibility for leading agreed areas of clinical and corporate performance/service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities: The post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. The following list is not exhaustive:

In accordance with the Practice consulting schedule, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, taking part in the GP duty rota (minimum 1 session duty per week) telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, patient test results, patient medical reports and examinations (e.g. insurance companies) on behalf of the Practice.

Making professional autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers.

Recording clear and contemporaneous IT based consultation notes to agreed standards.

Collecting data for audit purposes.

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible).

Making referrals to other health care providers (NHS and private) in line with national and local guidelines and pathways.

Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines.

Assist with the clinical supervision and training of Practice staff and others as agreed.

The Practice participates in Extended Access and there will at times need to be flexibility on timing of sessions. To facilitate communication, clinical update and management tasks, you will also be required to attend occasional evening meetings and other events that fall outside normal working hours as part of your core duties

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and

colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Continuous Personal and Professional Development

Ensure that professional updating and development needs are met through participating in and maintaining a record of appropriate training and educational programmes. Participate in the Practice appraisal programme and GP appraisal.

Confidentiality and Data Security

Awareness of and compliance with Practice confidentiality, IT and data security policies.

Health and Safety

To work in a safe manner at all times and to comply with the organisations operational health and safety policies and procedures including those relating to infection control.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Salaried GP (4 or 6 sessions per week) with a view to partnership.

Reports to: The Severn Fields Medical Practice Partners and the Practice Manager

Job Summary:

To be familiar with Good Medical Practice and follow the guidance it contains as directed by the General Medical Council.

To work as a member of the multidisciplinary Practice team to provide general medical services. The post holder will manage a busy caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting.

To help ensure the Practice provides the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

To contribute to the operational and strategic management of the Practice; taking responsibility for leading agreed areas of clinical and corporate performance/service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities: The post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. The following list is not exhaustive:

In accordance with the Practice consulting schedule, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, taking part in the GP duty rota (minimum 1 session duty per week) telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, patient test results, patient medical reports and examinations (e.g. insurance companies) on behalf of the Practice.

Making professional autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers.

Recording clear and contemporaneous IT based consultation notes to agreed standards.

Collecting data for audit purposes.

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible).

Making referrals to other health care providers (NHS and private) in line with national and local guidelines and pathways.

Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines.

Assist with the clinical supervision and training of Practice staff and others as agreed.

The Practice participates in Extended Access and there will at times need to be flexibility on timing of sessions. To facilitate communication, clinical update and management tasks, you will also be required to attend occasional evening meetings and other events that fall outside normal working hours as part of your core duties

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and

colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Continuous Personal and Professional Development

Ensure that professional updating and development needs are met through participating in and maintaining a record of appropriate training and educational programmes. Participate in the Practice appraisal programme and GP appraisal.

Confidentiality and Data Security

Awareness of and compliance with Practice confidentiality, IT and data security policies.

Health and Safety

To work in a safe manner at all times and to comply with the organisations operational health and safety policies and procedures including those relating to infection control.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A degree in medicine recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC)
  • Specialist training in General Practice with Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent reciognised by the GMC.
  • GMC Full Registration
  • Membership of a recognized defence union (MPS/MDU/MDDUS)
  • Currently on a performers list and never been removed from a performers list for a detrimental reason
  • Understands the importance of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness
  • Evidence of recent self-directed learning or development
  • A good understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues as well as current health and social policy
  • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Self-motivated and hardworking with the ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Empathetic, honest, caring
  • Experience of GP clinical IT systems
  • Full, clean driving licence
  • Personal circumstances that allow for occasional flexibility outside normal working hours

Desirable

  • MRCGP
  • Recognised qualifications for GP registrar training or teaching
  • DRCOG
  • DSRH
  • DCH
  • Experience of EMIS Web clinical system
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A degree in medicine recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC)
  • Specialist training in General Practice with Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent reciognised by the GMC.
  • GMC Full Registration
  • Membership of a recognized defence union (MPS/MDU/MDDUS)
  • Currently on a performers list and never been removed from a performers list for a detrimental reason
  • Understands the importance of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness
  • Evidence of recent self-directed learning or development
  • A good understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues as well as current health and social policy
  • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Self-motivated and hardworking with the ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Empathetic, honest, caring
  • Experience of GP clinical IT systems
  • Full, clean driving licence
  • Personal circumstances that allow for occasional flexibility outside normal working hours

Desirable

  • MRCGP
  • Recognised qualifications for GP registrar training or teaching
  • DRCOG
  • DSRH
  • DCH
  • Experience of EMIS Web clinical system

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

Severn Fields Medical Practice

Address

Sundorne Road

Harlescott

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

SY1 4RQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Severn Fields Medical Practice

Address

Sundorne Road

Harlescott

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

SY1 4RQ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Katie Pritchard

katie.pritchard5@nhs.net

01743281950

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4648-25-0000

Job locations

Sundorne Road

Harlescott

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

SY1 4RQ


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