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Wigton Group Medical Practice

Salaried GP - Fixed term

The closing date is 23 July 2025

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Salaried GP to join our friendly team in the market town of Wigton. Enjoy the tranquillity of rural living, while being in close proximity to the Lake district national park and stunning Solway Coast.

We are looking for 6 sessions to work Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The post will be offered on a fixed term basis for a minimum of 6 months starting as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

Responding to medical problems presented by patients, including triage, history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral

Adhering to the practice prescribing formulary.

Preparing medical reports

Attending weekly team meetings and education meetings held on days when you are working.

Contributing to the development of and adhering to protocols/systems for the management of common medical conditions.

Participating in clinical governance activity and contributing to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through the practices audit programme.

Clinically related administrative and non-clinical duties necessary for the delivery of GMS.

Participating in the training and development of nurses, medical students and GP registrars in the practice.

Supporting the practice staff and responding to requests for advice and assistance from the practice care navigation/admin, care coordination and nursing staff.

About us

Embrace continuity of care and build long term relationships with patients, surrounded by the natural beauty and cultural heritage of this extraordinary region. We have a diverse population and care for around 9,100 patients. We have a modern spacious building with a variety of services that run from within it, including hospital Dental, Podiatry and Women's health services.

A supportive team who are committed to high quality patient centred care whilst recognising the need for a healthy work life balance.

The Team includes two GP Partners, four salaried GPs, three advanced clinical Practitioners, clinical pharmacist, mental health practitioner, first contact physiotherapist, healthy living link worker and a highly performing practice nursing team and highly effective non-clinical team.

Operating under the Modern General Practice ethos, effective blend of online consults, face to face and telephone consultations.

Fairly shared non-clinical admin and duty sessions

Prescribing support team

Fully integrated electronic communication including Emis Web, ICE lab system, GP2GP and electronic document workflow/registrations.

Details

Date posted

13 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5071-25-0003

Job locations

Wigton Medical Centre

South End

Wigton

Cumbria

CA7 9QD


Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached job description;

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached job description;

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Newly qualified GP or recently completed GP training who obtained their Certification of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice in the last 2 years.
  • Fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC)
  • National Performers List registration
  • Appropriate defence indemnity
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Desirable

  • Experience using EMIS

Experience

Essential

  • Strong clinical skills with an evidence-based approach to patient care.
  • Proficient in using electronic health records and embracing new technologies.
  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of continued professional development
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit
  • General understanding of the GMS contract

Desirable

  • Experience of medicines management
  • Experience of ICB initiatives
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Newly qualified GP or recently completed GP training who obtained their Certification of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice in the last 2 years.
  • Fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC)
  • National Performers List registration
  • Appropriate defence indemnity
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Desirable

  • Experience using EMIS

Experience

Essential

  • Strong clinical skills with an evidence-based approach to patient care.
  • Proficient in using electronic health records and embracing new technologies.
  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of continued professional development
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit
  • General understanding of the GMS contract

Desirable

  • Experience of medicines management
  • Experience of ICB initiatives

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

Wigton Group Medical Practice

Address

Wigton Medical Centre

South End

Wigton

Cumbria

CA7 9QD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wigton Group Medical Practice

Address

Wigton Medical Centre

South End

Wigton

Cumbria

CA7 9QD


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Manager

Anna Sives

asives@nhs.net

01697342254

Details

Date posted

13 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5071-25-0003

Job locations

Wigton Medical Centre

South End

Wigton

Cumbria

CA7 9QD


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