Job summary
* Taurus Healthcare are advertising this position on behalf of Wargrave House Surgery*
We are looking for an
enthusiastic, well-motivated GP with excellent communication and
interpersonal skills to join us under the Additional Roles Reimbursement
Scheme (ARRS). To be eligible for this role, you must not be beyond the
second anniversary of your certificate of completion of training at the start
date of employment and not previously held a post as a GP.
This is a great
opportunity to deliver high-quality, holistic care to patients within a
supportive and forward-thinking team. Care will be provided via
face-to-face/telephone or digital consultation, depending on patient needs
and clinical appropriateness.
* This role is for 4- 6 sessions per week *
* The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 25th July 2025 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early
if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications
*This
is a temporary position until March 2026. There is a possibility of extension,
subject to the availability of funding and the calibre of the successful
candidate *
Main duties of the job
- Provide clinical care to patients, including assessments, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up
- Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, audits and quality improvement activities
- Visiting patients at home and in nursing homes
- Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
- Dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence as required
About us
Taurus Healthcare Ltd is advertising
this position on behalf of Wargrave House Surgery. This means that Wargrave House Surgery is
the employing organisation and will make the final decision on appointing
candidates.
Taurus Healthcare Ltd, on
behalf of Wargrave House Surgery, will collate all relevant information for
the purpose of the recruitment and pre-employment check process.
This information will then
be securely transferred to Wargrave House Surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Due to the introduction of the ARRS GP role into the Primary Care Network DES, Wargrave House Surgery are pleased to be advertising for a Newly Qualified GP to join the practice.
Main duties of the job
The GP will undertake a variety of duties to include -
- Face to face-telephone or digital consultations
- Visiting patients at home and in nursing homes
- Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
- Dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence as required
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.
- Maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
- Cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate.
- Develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols as well as wider guidance such as that from NICE.
- Ensure appropriate follow up of patients.
- Record clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards.
- Participate in clinical audits, and learning event analyses and practice meetings.
- Prescribe generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Due to the introduction of the ARRS GP role into the Primary Care Network DES, Wargrave House Surgery are pleased to be advertising for a Newly Qualified GP to join the practice.
Main duties of the job
The GP will undertake a variety of duties to include -
- Face to face-telephone or digital consultations
- Visiting patients at home and in nursing homes
- Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
- Dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence as required
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.
- Maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
- Cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate.
- Develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols as well as wider guidance such as that from NICE.
- Ensure appropriate follow up of patients.
- Record clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards.
- Participate in clinical audits, and learning event analyses and practice meetings.
- Prescribe generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance)
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Confidentiality.
- Must be flexible - cover for sickness and leave.
- Must be willing to undergo training.
- Enhanced Disclosure clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
- Able to make visits to patients in their own home.
- Able to work at different locations if required in the future and to work flexibly including evenings and weekends if required - eg flu clinics and occasional extended hours.
- Able to develop self and others.
- Hold a current driving licence.
Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to proving safe, effective and compassionate care.
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
- Evidence of working effectively within a team and respecting others views noted as a team player
- Able to work under pressure and prioritise workload.
- Able to respond to urgent situations.
- Able to work autonomously and determine own workload priorities.
- Embrace change in working practices in a positive manner.
- Able to deal with patients and colleagues in a professional and sympathetic manner.
- Conscious of presentation and self-image to suit the practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Newly qualified GP -within two years and not having had a substantive post.
- GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
- Inclusion on NHS Englands GP Performers List.
- General understanding of GMS contract.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in areas relevant to primary care.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD activities in line with GMS requirements.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an autonomous role relevant to primary care.
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment.
- Experience of working under pressure.
- Previous experience of primary/urgent care home visits.
- Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose.
- Interpretation of blood results.
- Review of secondary care letters/results and facilitating ongoing management.
- Experience of developing advanced care plans.
- Awareness of own accountability and other aspects of Professional Code of Conduct.
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
- Works autonomously and collaboratively recognising when referrals are required.
- Experience as a prescriber.
Desirable
- Experience of EMIS Web clinical system and using templates.
- Knowledge of Quality Outcomes Framework.
Skills
Essential
- IT skills - MS Office, Internet etc.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Time Management.
- Effective communication skills written and oral including recording of accurate clinical notes.
- Problem solving skills with the ability to process information accurately and effectively.
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance.
- Ability to listen and empathise whilst being honest and caring.
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the public-patients.
Desirable
- Awareness of local and national primary care issues and changing environment.
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Confidentiality.
- Must be flexible - cover for sickness and leave.
- Must be willing to undergo training.
- Enhanced Disclosure clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
- Able to make visits to patients in their own home.
- Able to work at different locations if required in the future and to work flexibly including evenings and weekends if required - eg flu clinics and occasional extended hours.
- Able to develop self and others.
- Hold a current driving licence.
Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to proving safe, effective and compassionate care.
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
- Evidence of working effectively within a team and respecting others views noted as a team player
- Able to work under pressure and prioritise workload.
- Able to respond to urgent situations.
- Able to work autonomously and determine own workload priorities.
- Embrace change in working practices in a positive manner.
- Able to deal with patients and colleagues in a professional and sympathetic manner.
- Conscious of presentation and self-image to suit the practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Newly qualified GP -within two years and not having had a substantive post.
- GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
- Inclusion on NHS Englands GP Performers List.
- General understanding of GMS contract.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in areas relevant to primary care.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD activities in line with GMS requirements.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an autonomous role relevant to primary care.
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment.
- Experience of working under pressure.
- Previous experience of primary/urgent care home visits.
- Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose.
- Interpretation of blood results.
- Review of secondary care letters/results and facilitating ongoing management.
- Experience of developing advanced care plans.
- Awareness of own accountability and other aspects of Professional Code of Conduct.
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
- Works autonomously and collaboratively recognising when referrals are required.
- Experience as a prescriber.
Desirable
- Experience of EMIS Web clinical system and using templates.
- Knowledge of Quality Outcomes Framework.
Skills
Essential
- IT skills - MS Office, Internet etc.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Time Management.
- Effective communication skills written and oral including recording of accurate clinical notes.
- Problem solving skills with the ability to process information accurately and effectively.
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance.
- Ability to listen and empathise whilst being honest and caring.
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the public-patients.
Desirable
- Awareness of local and national primary care issues and changing environment.
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).
