General Practitioner

Kington Medical Practice

The closing date is 10 May 2025

Job summary

We are recruiting for a face to face salaried GP role for up to 8 sessions a week. We are a surgery of just over 7,300 patients in a beautiful part of rural Herefordshire.

You will be supported by, and work with, a diverse, multi-skilled professional team of clinical and non-clinical friendly staff, providing high quality, person-centred care to patients.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and patient committed team where we actively encourage learning and development with weekly clinical team meetings and quarterly full staff meetings.

We have a range of ARRS roles in the practice including a pharmacist, a visiting paramedic and a wellbeing team. With a fantastic team of GPs, an ANP and practice nurses, everyone works collaboratively and supports each other on a daily basis.

Visa sponsorship available.

Main duties of the job

You will be offering care to patients in a primary care setting, completing referrals, requesting investigations and initiating follow ups when necessary.

About us

Kington Medical practice is located in the historic market town of Kington on the border with Wales. We provide healthcare for approximately 7,300 patients in Kington, the surrounding areas, and three local Nursing and Residential Homes. Our practice is committed to delivering high-quality care and maintaining the well-being of our community. We have a friendly, supportive team and encourage all aspects of learning and development.

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience From £11,500 per session depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5790-25-0002

Job locations

Kington Medical Practice

Eardisley Road

Kington

Herefordshire

HR5 3EA


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be working alongside a fantastic team to offer high quality care. You will have a mixture of face to face and telephone appointments as well as time for self generated admin, lab reports, prescription requests and medical reports. We are looking for a GP to work 4 days per week which will include Mondays and Fridays in the surgery.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be working alongside a fantastic team to offer high quality care. You will have a mixture of face to face and telephone appointments as well as time for self generated admin, lab reports, prescription requests and medical reports. We are looking for a GP to work 4 days per week which will include Mondays and Fridays in the surgery.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current GMC registration
  • Inclusion on the GP register
  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Commitment to patient care
  • Excellence in working autonomously

Desirable

  • Ability to perform minor surgery

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Works well within a team environment.
  • Commitment to patient care.

Desirable

  • Experience with Emis web
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current GMC registration
  • Inclusion on the GP register
  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Commitment to patient care
  • Excellence in working autonomously

Desirable

  • Ability to perform minor surgery

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Works well within a team environment.
  • Commitment to patient care.

Desirable

  • Experience with Emis web

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Kington Medical Practice

Address

Kington Medical Practice

Eardisley Road

Kington

Herefordshire

HR5 3EA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kington Medical Practice

Address

Kington Medical Practice

Eardisley Road

Kington

Herefordshire

HR5 3EA


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Lindsey Flowers

lindsey.flowers@nhs.net

07791706877

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience From £11,500 per session depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5790-25-0002

Job locations

Kington Medical Practice

Eardisley Road

Kington

Herefordshire

HR5 3EA


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