NHS
Clitheroe, Lancashire
We are seeking a motivated Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive practice team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, working 6 sessions per week. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established NHS practice that values high-quality patient care, teamwork, and clinician wellbeing. You will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, supported by experienced clinical and administrative staff, with a structured and sustainable workload and strong MDT support, including ANPs, a Pharmacy team and first contact physio support to help manage clinical demand, alongside opportunities to contribute to service development. We foster an inclusive working environment and encourage continuous professional development. Main duties of the job The postholder will provide high-quality, patient-centred care through a mix of face-to-face and remote consultations, managing a varied clinical caseload. Duties will include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and appropriate referral, alongside the management of long-term conditions and preventative care. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the ongoing delivery and development of practice services, ensuring safe, effective, and responsive care for our patient population. About us Pendleside Medical Practice is a well-established NHS GP training practice with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. We have 7 GP Partners supported by 4 Salaried GPs, alongside a multidisciplinary clinical team including ANPs, nurses, HCAs, clinical phramcists, first contact physiotherapist and a highly skilled management, administrative and reception team. Key features of the practice include: List size of approximately 11,900 patients Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Consistently high QOF achievers Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty Varied and rewarding working day, including involvement with the local rehabilitation hospital Competitive salary, dependent on experience We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive and inclusive working environment, where teamwork, open communication, and staff wellbeing are prioritised. We actively encourage professional development and aim to create a positive workplace where clinicians feel valued and supported in their roles. Job responsibilities Job Summary The post-holder will manage a varied clinical caseload within a supportive primary care setting, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to registered and temporary patients. This role offers the opportunity to work within a well-organised practice with strong clinical and administrative support, enabling you to focus on delivering safe and effective care. The post includes participation in a rota providing care at Clitheroe Community Hospital when rostered. Key Responsibilities Clinical Duties Deliver a full range of GP services including face-to-face, telephone, and video consultations Manage acute and chronic conditions, including undifferentiated presentations Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate Participate in the duty doctor rota Prescribe safely and in line with practice and national guidelines Review and authorise repeat prescriptions Refer patients appropriately and coordinate care with external services Maintain accurate, clear, and contemporaneous clinical records Support preventative care, health promotion, and patient education Service Delivery & Development Contribute to the ongoing development of practice services in line with patient needs and ICB priorities Participate in audit, quality improvement, and clinical governance Support delivery of QOF and enhanced services Multidisciplinary Working Work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team including nursing, ARRS, and administrative colleagues Engage with community and secondary care services to support integrated patient care Professional Responsibilities Maintain professional development and meet appraisal and revalidation requirements Participate in practice meetings and learning events Share knowledge and support colleagues where appropriate Governance, Safety & Compliance Adhere to practice policies including confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection Maintain high standards of infection control and health & safety Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of care Communication Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues Ensure timely and professional clinical correspondence Person Specification Qualifications Fully qualified General Practitioner with CCT (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT) Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise Inclusion on the NHS England Performers List Evidence of ongoing CPD and commitment to professional development Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care Understanding of clinical governance, QOF, and NHS primary care systems Ability to manage a varied clinical workload safely and effectively Previous experience working in UK general practice Experience using EMIS Web clinical systems Interest or experience in a specialist clinical area Experience in teaching, mentoring, or supervision Involvement in audit, quality improvement, or service development Understanding of local NHS structures and integrated care systems Experience Experience of working in primary care or a GP training environment Experience of managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions Experience of working with patients with complex and multimorbidity needs Experience of clinical decision-making in a primary care setting Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records Experience of making appropriate referrals to secondary care and other services Experience of managing workload effectively in a busy clinical environment Experience of working as a GP within an NHS general practice Experience of participating in duty doctor or triage systems Experience of working within a PCN or multidisciplinary team model (e.g. ARRS roles) Experience of undertaking home visits Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement, or service development 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.
We are seeking a motivated Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive practice team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, working 6 sessions per week. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established NHS practice that values high-quality patient care, teamwork, and clinician wellbeing. You will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, supported by experienced clinical and administrative staff, with a structured and sustainable workload and strong MDT support, including ANPs, a Pharmacy team and first contact physio support to help manage clinical demand, alongside opportunities to contribute to service development. We foster an inclusive working environment and encourage continuous professional development. Main duties of the job The postholder will provide high-quality, patient-centred care through a mix of face-to-face and remote consultations, managing a varied clinical caseload. Duties will include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and appropriate referral, alongside the management of long-term conditions and preventative care. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the ongoing delivery and development of practice services, ensuring safe, effective, and responsive care for our patient population. About us Pendleside Medical Practice is a well-established NHS GP training practice with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. We have 7 GP Partners supported by 4 Salaried GPs, alongside a multidisciplinary clinical team including ANPs, nurses, HCAs, clinical phramcists, first contact physiotherapist and a highly skilled management, administrative and reception team. Key features of the practice include: List size of approximately 11,900 patients Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Consistently high QOF achievers Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty Varied and rewarding working day, including involvement with the local rehabilitation hospital Competitive salary, dependent on experience We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive and inclusive working environment, where teamwork, open communication, and staff wellbeing are prioritised. We actively encourage professional development and aim to create a positive workplace where clinicians feel valued and supported in their roles. Job responsibilities Job Summary The post-holder will manage a varied clinical caseload within a supportive primary care setting, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to registered and temporary patients. This role offers the opportunity to work within a well-organised practice with strong clinical and administrative support, enabling you to focus on delivering safe and effective care. The post includes participation in a rota providing care at Clitheroe Community Hospital when rostered. Key Responsibilities Clinical Duties Deliver a full range of GP services including face-to-face, telephone, and video consultations Manage acute and chronic conditions, including undifferentiated presentations Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate Participate in the duty doctor rota Prescribe safely and in line with practice and national guidelines Review and authorise repeat prescriptions Refer patients appropriately and coordinate care with external services Maintain accurate, clear, and contemporaneous clinical records Support preventative care, health promotion, and patient education Service Delivery & Development Contribute to the ongoing development of practice services in line with patient needs and ICB priorities Participate in audit, quality improvement, and clinical governance Support delivery of QOF and enhanced services Multidisciplinary Working Work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team including nursing, ARRS, and administrative colleagues Engage with community and secondary care services to support integrated patient care Professional Responsibilities Maintain professional development and meet appraisal and revalidation requirements Participate in practice meetings and learning events Share knowledge and support colleagues where appropriate Governance, Safety & Compliance Adhere to practice policies including confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection Maintain high standards of infection control and health & safety Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of care Communication Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues Ensure timely and professional clinical correspondence Person Specification Qualifications Fully qualified General Practitioner with CCT (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT) Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise Inclusion on the NHS England Performers List Evidence of ongoing CPD and commitment to professional development Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care Understanding of clinical governance, QOF, and NHS primary care systems Ability to manage a varied clinical workload safely and effectively Previous experience working in UK general practice Experience using EMIS Web clinical systems Interest or experience in a specialist clinical area Experience in teaching, mentoring, or supervision Involvement in audit, quality improvement, or service development Understanding of local NHS structures and integrated care systems Experience Experience of working in primary care or a GP training environment Experience of managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions Experience of working with patients with complex and multimorbidity needs Experience of clinical decision-making in a primary care setting Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records Experience of making appropriate referrals to secondary care and other services Experience of managing workload effectively in a busy clinical environment Experience of working as a GP within an NHS general practice Experience of participating in duty doctor or triage systems Experience of working within a PCN or multidisciplinary team model (e.g. ARRS roles) Experience of undertaking home visits Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement, or service development 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.
NHS
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed GP Partner to join our friendly, well established training practice serving approximately 16,500 patients in Hertfordshire. Main duties of the job As a GP Partner, you will play a key role in delivering high quality, patient centred primary care while contributing to the strategic leadership, operational management & future development of the practice. The role combines clinical excellence with shared responsibility for governance, work force development and financial sustainability, along side active engagement within our PCN, to support collaborative working and service development across the locality. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced GP who is motivated to help shape the future of General Practice within a supportive and collaborative team environment. About us We are friendly, well established training practice located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.Our practice is committed to delivering high quality care, patient outcomes and providing continuity of care to our local population. We pride ourselves on being a supportive and collaborative team with a wealth of experience across all roles. Our multidisciplinary team currently includes GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Registrars, Paramedic, Nursing team, HCAs, GPAs, Clinical Pharmacists, First contact physiotherapist, Social prescriber, Mental Health Nurse, Care Coordinator and a dedicated administrative and secretarial staff. Job responsibilities Key Clinical responsibilities: Provide comprehensive GMS to patients Undertake face to face, telephone and online consultations Manage acute and routine presentations Conduct home visits Review pathology results, clinical correspondence and patient queries Authorise repeat prescriptions and medication reviews Maintain accurate contemporaneous clinical records Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team Participate in duty rota and same day access where applicable Support training and supervision of registrars (if appropriate) Person Specification Experience GMC registration with licence to practice Inclusion on the NHS GP Performance List MRCGP Commitment to high quality patient centred care Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Leadership skills and wiliness to contribute to practice management Contribute to strategic planning and practice development Participate in partnership meetings and decision making processes Share responsibility for clinical governance and quality improvement Support workforce planning and team development Take lead responsibility for one or two agreed practice portfolios Contributing to service development, quality improvement and strategic growth in areas aligned with individual skills and interests Contribute to financial sustainability and business management Assist with maintaining regulatory compliance (CQC, NHS contractual requirements) Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive practice culture Interest in teaching, training or leadership roles Knowledge of EMIS 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.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed GP Partner to join our friendly, well established training practice serving approximately 16,500 patients in Hertfordshire. Main duties of the job As a GP Partner, you will play a key role in delivering high quality, patient centred primary care while contributing to the strategic leadership, operational management & future development of the practice. The role combines clinical excellence with shared responsibility for governance, work force development and financial sustainability, along side active engagement within our PCN, to support collaborative working and service development across the locality. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced GP who is motivated to help shape the future of General Practice within a supportive and collaborative team environment. About us We are friendly, well established training practice located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.Our practice is committed to delivering high quality care, patient outcomes and providing continuity of care to our local population. We pride ourselves on being a supportive and collaborative team with a wealth of experience across all roles. Our multidisciplinary team currently includes GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Registrars, Paramedic, Nursing team, HCAs, GPAs, Clinical Pharmacists, First contact physiotherapist, Social prescriber, Mental Health Nurse, Care Coordinator and a dedicated administrative and secretarial staff. Job responsibilities Key Clinical responsibilities: Provide comprehensive GMS to patients Undertake face to face, telephone and online consultations Manage acute and routine presentations Conduct home visits Review pathology results, clinical correspondence and patient queries Authorise repeat prescriptions and medication reviews Maintain accurate contemporaneous clinical records Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team Participate in duty rota and same day access where applicable Support training and supervision of registrars (if appropriate) Person Specification Experience GMC registration with licence to practice Inclusion on the NHS GP Performance List MRCGP Commitment to high quality patient centred care Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Leadership skills and wiliness to contribute to practice management Contribute to strategic planning and practice development Participate in partnership meetings and decision making processes Share responsibility for clinical governance and quality improvement Support workforce planning and team development Take lead responsibility for one or two agreed practice portfolios Contributing to service development, quality improvement and strategic growth in areas aligned with individual skills and interests Contribute to financial sustainability and business management Assist with maintaining regulatory compliance (CQC, NHS contractual requirements) Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive practice culture Interest in teaching, training or leadership roles Knowledge of EMIS 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.
NHS
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Job Title: Lead Salaried GP Location: Derby Road Health Centre Role Summary Derby Road Health Centre is seeking an experienced and motivated GP to join our established team as a Lead Salaried GP. This role combines the full scope of salaried GP duties, including on-call responsibilities, with key leadership and mentorship functions within the practice. The postholder will support clinical leadership by mentoring and debriefing colleagues, leading clinical meetings, contributing to clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement initiatives, QOF, and clinical audits, and attending MDT and Safeguarding meetings. The role also includes educational supervision support and engagement in research, as we are a Level 4 research practice. With a list size of approximately 13,000 patients, we offer the opportunity to work within a highly experienced, motivated, and committed multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for professional development and for a confident clinician to use their expertise to further strengthen and develop the team. We pride ourselves on a positive, supportive culture with a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, worklife balance, and lifelong learning. We are looking for an innovative, forward-thinking GP with demonstrable leadership experience and a strong desire to contribute to the continued growth and success of the practice. Main duties of the job Main Duties Lead Salaried GP Derby Road Health Centre The Lead Salaried GP delivers core GP duties while providing visible clinical leadership across the practice. The role requires flexibility, professionalism, excellent communication, and a collaborative approach. Clinical Responsibilities: Provide high quality, patient centred care via face to face, telephone, and digital consultations. Undertake on call duties including triage and acute case management. Manage complex and long term conditions, maintain accurate records, undertake home visits where needed, and support safe prescribing. Leadership & Team: Act as a clinical role model, demonstrating integrity and professionalism. Provide mentorship, supervision, and debriefing. Support and help lead clinical meetings, encourage shared learning, and foster collaboration across the multidisciplinary team, including ARRS roles. Contribute to MDT and Safeguarding meetings to ensure coordinated care. Quality Improvement & Research: Lead and support quality improvement, audits, and service development. Support QOF delivery, clinical governance, and patient safety. Promote research activity aligned with the practices Level 4 research status. Professional Expectations: Be adaptable to service needs, communicate effectively, promote innovation and teamwork, and contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the practice. About us About Derby Road Health Centre Derby Road Health Centre is a well-established GP practice serving around 13,000 patients, known for safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. As a Level 4 research practice, we actively engage in research, pilot programmes, and local service innovation. Leadership & Team: Led by three experienced Partners and a stable senior leadership team, we provide clear direction, strong governance, and visible, supportive leadership. Our multidisciplinary team includes ARRS roles such as Social Prescribers, First Contact Physiotherapists, a Geriatrician, Mental Health Nurse, Clinical Pharmacists, and Pharmacy Technicians. This mix ensures effective workload management, enhanced patient care, and collaborative working. Culture: We foster a positive, inclusive culture built on respect, professionalism, and teamwork. Open communication, shared learning, and reflective practice are embedded in meetings and daily working life. Staff wellbeing, worklife balance, and lifelong learning are central, with strong support for leadership development, research, and specialist interests. Why Join Us: Strong leadership, an experienced multidisciplinary team, opportunities for innovation and research, commitment to quality improvement, and a culture prioritising collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth. We provide an environment where clinicians can thrive and shape the future of the practice. Job responsibilities The GP will be expected to: Fulfil their share of Routine, Urgent appointments and E Consult. Prescribe as per local & national guidelines Accept a share of visits routine and emergency; Accept responsibility and time manage completion of administration: letter, results, referrals, telephone calls and home visits; Accept and manage a share of queries relating to patients; Take responsibility for appropriate referrals (following local guidance and good medical practice) and administration pertaining to them Meet targets for QOF as part of day to day role; Sign a share of repeat prescriptions each day; Complete a share of child protection, insurance & DWP reports & medicals; Attend Mental Health Sections. This would be ideally carried out by the GP who knows the patient best, where possible, otherwise responsibility lies with the On Call doctor at the time when the call is received; Attend Child Protection reviews where appropriate (sessions will be back filled with locum cover as necessary); Complete cremation forms and death certificates, bearing in mind that some GPs may not yet be able to complete Part 2 of the cremation form; Cover for colleagues in exceptional circumstances such as sudden illness, taking into account the individual doctors external commitments such as childcare. The role of the On Call Doctor All doctors will be expected to fulfil their routine responsibilities as detailed above during an On Call session. The On Call doctor should be prepared to: Field & manage urgent queries from outside agency health professionals, reception, admin & nursing staff/healthcare assistants on an ad hoc basis. See face to face and/or contact by telephone patients in on the day/urgent appointments. Essential Education / Qualification GMC Registration Previous Experience Evidence of involvement in Clinical Audit In depth knowledge and understanding of primary and community health care Good understanding of General Practice Procedures Sound understanding of clinical governance Adherence & awareness of confidentiality Experience of change management Experience of MDT & PCN working Interpersonal Skills / Aptitude and Personal Qualities Able to work autonomously or as part of a team Confident and able to effectively communicate with members of the public; colleagues and management Proven patient care skills Adaptable to organisational change Flexibility Responsibility for managing extension to fit note requests received via E Consult Contact patients for scheduled telephone appointments and take urgent telephone calls from patients and liaise with other healthcare professionals as required. Visits before twelve are routine & to be shared between all doctors. Visit requests after 12.30pm triaged by the on call GP as urgent for that day or as routine for the following day. Be present in the building unless on a visit, when you should be contactable by mobile phone in the event of an emergency. The individual doctors should be responsible for having a mobile phone fully charged. Effort required within the role & the working environment Physical Combination of standing and sitting. Frequent data inputting and use of wide range of appropriate software systems. Limited moving and handling. Emotional Occasional verbal abuse (public / patients) Requirement to deal with sensitive issues Potential occasional requirement to diffuse difficult and emotive situations. Mental Ability to work under pressure to effectively deal with high level of patient contacts Concentration required during processing patient information. Purpose built facility and work area. Access to staff parking Exposure to human body fluids Frequent VDU / Telephone use May be required to drive to different venues or sites to attend any relevant training or meetings Health & Safety In addition to the responsibilities of the Employer under Health and Safety legislation you are reminded of your responsibilities for health and safety at work under the Health and Safety At Work Act 1974 as amended and associated legislation. These include the duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and of others in your work activities or omissions, and to co operate with your employer in the discharge of its statutory duties. You must adhere strictly to the policies and procedures on health and safety, and report all accidents, dangerous occurrences, unsafe practices or damage to your manager promptly using the Practices incident reporting system. You must make use of appropriate training, safety equipment, protective clothing and footwear and attend training. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in disciplinary action. Of Note:- Requirement for COVID 19 vaccination may be implemented as compulsory under Government regulation unless medically exempt. Person Specification Qualifications Experienced GP GMC Registration Experience in NHS leadership and debriefing . click apply for full job details
Job Title: Lead Salaried GP Location: Derby Road Health Centre Role Summary Derby Road Health Centre is seeking an experienced and motivated GP to join our established team as a Lead Salaried GP. This role combines the full scope of salaried GP duties, including on-call responsibilities, with key leadership and mentorship functions within the practice. The postholder will support clinical leadership by mentoring and debriefing colleagues, leading clinical meetings, contributing to clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement initiatives, QOF, and clinical audits, and attending MDT and Safeguarding meetings. The role also includes educational supervision support and engagement in research, as we are a Level 4 research practice. With a list size of approximately 13,000 patients, we offer the opportunity to work within a highly experienced, motivated, and committed multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for professional development and for a confident clinician to use their expertise to further strengthen and develop the team. We pride ourselves on a positive, supportive culture with a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, worklife balance, and lifelong learning. We are looking for an innovative, forward-thinking GP with demonstrable leadership experience and a strong desire to contribute to the continued growth and success of the practice. Main duties of the job Main Duties Lead Salaried GP Derby Road Health Centre The Lead Salaried GP delivers core GP duties while providing visible clinical leadership across the practice. The role requires flexibility, professionalism, excellent communication, and a collaborative approach. Clinical Responsibilities: Provide high quality, patient centred care via face to face, telephone, and digital consultations. Undertake on call duties including triage and acute case management. Manage complex and long term conditions, maintain accurate records, undertake home visits where needed, and support safe prescribing. Leadership & Team: Act as a clinical role model, demonstrating integrity and professionalism. Provide mentorship, supervision, and debriefing. Support and help lead clinical meetings, encourage shared learning, and foster collaboration across the multidisciplinary team, including ARRS roles. Contribute to MDT and Safeguarding meetings to ensure coordinated care. Quality Improvement & Research: Lead and support quality improvement, audits, and service development. Support QOF delivery, clinical governance, and patient safety. Promote research activity aligned with the practices Level 4 research status. Professional Expectations: Be adaptable to service needs, communicate effectively, promote innovation and teamwork, and contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the practice. About us About Derby Road Health Centre Derby Road Health Centre is a well-established GP practice serving around 13,000 patients, known for safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. As a Level 4 research practice, we actively engage in research, pilot programmes, and local service innovation. Leadership & Team: Led by three experienced Partners and a stable senior leadership team, we provide clear direction, strong governance, and visible, supportive leadership. Our multidisciplinary team includes ARRS roles such as Social Prescribers, First Contact Physiotherapists, a Geriatrician, Mental Health Nurse, Clinical Pharmacists, and Pharmacy Technicians. This mix ensures effective workload management, enhanced patient care, and collaborative working. Culture: We foster a positive, inclusive culture built on respect, professionalism, and teamwork. Open communication, shared learning, and reflective practice are embedded in meetings and daily working life. Staff wellbeing, worklife balance, and lifelong learning are central, with strong support for leadership development, research, and specialist interests. Why Join Us: Strong leadership, an experienced multidisciplinary team, opportunities for innovation and research, commitment to quality improvement, and a culture prioritising collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth. We provide an environment where clinicians can thrive and shape the future of the practice. Job responsibilities The GP will be expected to: Fulfil their share of Routine, Urgent appointments and E Consult. Prescribe as per local & national guidelines Accept a share of visits routine and emergency; Accept responsibility and time manage completion of administration: letter, results, referrals, telephone calls and home visits; Accept and manage a share of queries relating to patients; Take responsibility for appropriate referrals (following local guidance and good medical practice) and administration pertaining to them Meet targets for QOF as part of day to day role; Sign a share of repeat prescriptions each day; Complete a share of child protection, insurance & DWP reports & medicals; Attend Mental Health Sections. This would be ideally carried out by the GP who knows the patient best, where possible, otherwise responsibility lies with the On Call doctor at the time when the call is received; Attend Child Protection reviews where appropriate (sessions will be back filled with locum cover as necessary); Complete cremation forms and death certificates, bearing in mind that some GPs may not yet be able to complete Part 2 of the cremation form; Cover for colleagues in exceptional circumstances such as sudden illness, taking into account the individual doctors external commitments such as childcare. The role of the On Call Doctor All doctors will be expected to fulfil their routine responsibilities as detailed above during an On Call session. The On Call doctor should be prepared to: Field & manage urgent queries from outside agency health professionals, reception, admin & nursing staff/healthcare assistants on an ad hoc basis. See face to face and/or contact by telephone patients in on the day/urgent appointments. Essential Education / Qualification GMC Registration Previous Experience Evidence of involvement in Clinical Audit In depth knowledge and understanding of primary and community health care Good understanding of General Practice Procedures Sound understanding of clinical governance Adherence & awareness of confidentiality Experience of change management Experience of MDT & PCN working Interpersonal Skills / Aptitude and Personal Qualities Able to work autonomously or as part of a team Confident and able to effectively communicate with members of the public; colleagues and management Proven patient care skills Adaptable to organisational change Flexibility Responsibility for managing extension to fit note requests received via E Consult Contact patients for scheduled telephone appointments and take urgent telephone calls from patients and liaise with other healthcare professionals as required. Visits before twelve are routine & to be shared between all doctors. Visit requests after 12.30pm triaged by the on call GP as urgent for that day or as routine for the following day. Be present in the building unless on a visit, when you should be contactable by mobile phone in the event of an emergency. The individual doctors should be responsible for having a mobile phone fully charged. Effort required within the role & the working environment Physical Combination of standing and sitting. Frequent data inputting and use of wide range of appropriate software systems. Limited moving and handling. Emotional Occasional verbal abuse (public / patients) Requirement to deal with sensitive issues Potential occasional requirement to diffuse difficult and emotive situations. Mental Ability to work under pressure to effectively deal with high level of patient contacts Concentration required during processing patient information. Purpose built facility and work area. Access to staff parking Exposure to human body fluids Frequent VDU / Telephone use May be required to drive to different venues or sites to attend any relevant training or meetings Health & Safety In addition to the responsibilities of the Employer under Health and Safety legislation you are reminded of your responsibilities for health and safety at work under the Health and Safety At Work Act 1974 as amended and associated legislation. These include the duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and of others in your work activities or omissions, and to co operate with your employer in the discharge of its statutory duties. You must adhere strictly to the policies and procedures on health and safety, and report all accidents, dangerous occurrences, unsafe practices or damage to your manager promptly using the Practices incident reporting system. You must make use of appropriate training, safety equipment, protective clothing and footwear and attend training. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in disciplinary action. Of Note:- Requirement for COVID 19 vaccination may be implemented as compulsory under Government regulation unless medically exempt. Person Specification Qualifications Experienced GP GMC Registration Experience in NHS leadership and debriefing . click apply for full job details