ARRS General Practitioner

Lambgates Health Centre; Glossop; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established training practice located in Glossop is seeking a General Practitioner to join their team. The role involves providing high-quality clinical care, maintaining patient records, and participating in governance activities. Candidates should have full GMC registration and be committed to patient-centered care. The practice values innovation and offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with indemnity included

NHS Pension Scheme

CPD support

Employee wellbeing services

On Site Gym

Six weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• GMC registration and practice license required.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Ability to maintain quality and adhere to practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services including consultations and administrative duties.
• Develop patient care plans and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.

Skills

GMC registration

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient-centred care

Education

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

Certificate of Completion of Training in General Practice

Tools

EMISweb

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated General Practitioner (GP) to join our expanding team under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).You will work collaboratively within our team to deliver high quality clinical care to the patients registered and attending the GP surgery and work closely with the clinical leads and local practice team to support the delivery of the surgeries operational plan.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking network that values innovation, integrated care, and workforce wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

What Were Looking For

• GMC-registered
• Excellent clinical, communication and teamwork skills with a strong commitment to delivering patient-centred care
• EMISweb user desirable
• You will strive to maintain quality within the practice ensuring participation in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in quality health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework and contributing to the practice achieving other quality standards to include CQC standards. To support the development, delivery and review of the surgery action plan including list growth, patient satisfaction levels, QOF, enhanced services.
• Provide clinical care to patients in line with a total triage model. Including consultation sessions (both in person and by video), telephone triage, correspondence, results, medication reviews and prescription signing, and other clinical administration, including safeguarding and palliative care cases, medicals, reports, home visits, surgery meetings. Home visits are rare, as we work closely with a dedicated home visiting team who support this aspect of care.
• Adhere to the highest personal and professional standards as set out by the GMC and to put individual patient care as your priority.

About us

About the PCN / Practice

Lambgates Health Centre is a well-established training practice located in Hadfield, Glossopwithin Derbyshire. We currently care for a growing list of 7,412 patients and are proud to serve our community from a setting surrounded by stunning scenery and convenient local amenities. As a dedicated training practice, we support the development of GP registrars, foundation doctors, and medical students, fostering a strong culture of learning and mentorship.

We maintain a close, collaborative relationship with Glossop PCN, which includes three other local practices. Our core values are collaboration, continuous learning, innovation, and delivering compassionate care.

As demand for our services grows, so too must our team. We are looking for someone who shares our values and is eager to contribute to our supportive, forward-thinking practice environment.

We are in the early stages of a practice merger with a neighbouring practice within the Glossop PCN- cross site working may be required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with indemnity included
• NHS Pension Scheme
• CPD support and access to PCN-wide training and development programmes
• A supportive and innovative MDT team environment
• Opportunities to develop special interests or lead on PCN projects
• Six weeks annual leave and one week study leave pro rata.
• Full financial and practical support to become F2 supervisor/GP Trainer
• Employee wellbeing services including employee wellbeing app
• On Site Gym

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will provide comprehensive primary care services, including surgery and telephone consultations, home visits, repeat prescriptions, and related administrative duties. They will exercise professional autonomy in assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients with undifferentiated health problems, while promoting preventative care through screening, counselling, and health education. Responsibilities include developing patient care plans, maintaining accurate clinical records, meeting QOF and audit requirements, and delivering enhanced services. The role also involves prescribing in line with practice formularies and adhering to all standard duties expected within general practice.

Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:

The post-holder will comply with all relevant practice policies, including prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, and health and safety. They will engage in learning, participate in audits, contribute to evaluation and clinical standard setting, support the development of computer-based patient records, and ensure accurate summarising and coding of patient data.

Attendance at training and professional events organised by the Practice or external agencies is expected.

Communication: The post-holder will communicate effectively with patients, carers, and team members, recognising and responding to the need for alternative methods of communication as appropriate.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will apply Practice policies, standards, and guidance, discuss with the team how these affect their work, and participate in audits where appropriate.

Confidentiality: The post-holder will respect and maintain the confidentiality of patient, staff, and organisational information, sharing data only with authorised personnel according to practice policies and legal requirements.

Health and Safety: The post-holder will promote and maintain their own and others health, safety, and security, including identifying and managing risks, following infection control procedures, maintaining safe work areas, and reporting potential hazards.

Equality and Diversity: The post-holder will support equality, diversity, and the rights of patients, carers, and colleagues by treating everyone respectfully, non-judgmentally, and in accordance with relevant legislation and practice policies.

Personal/Professional Development: The post-holder will actively manage their professional development through training, courses, study days, and annual performance reviews, taking responsibility for maintaining records and demonstrating skills to others.

Quality: The post-holder will maintain and enhance the quality of care within the Practice by assessing their own performance, contributing to team effectiveness, identifying and managing risks, collaborating with other agencies, and effectively managing their time, workload, and resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice and entry on the GP register (Certificate of completion date must be within 2 years and not having held a substantive post before)
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent
• Included on a medical performers list or eligible
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Experience

Desirable

• EMIS Web User
• We would welcome a colleague with an interest or experience in areas such as ENT, frailty or elderly care, or mental health though this is desirable rather than essential.

Employer details

Employer name

Lambgates Health Centre

Address

Lambgates Health Centre

Wesley Street

Hadfield

Glossop

Derbyshire

SK13 1DJ