Community GP

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Community GP to deliver compassionate care to vulnerable patients in South Leicestershire. This role involves managing the health of care home residents and housebound individuals, with a strong focus on teamwork and patient-centered care. Ideal candidates will have GMC registration and a commitment to holistic care, supported by opportunities for career development and training.

Benefits

Great Location

Recognised Training Practice

Research-Active

Wellbeing-Focused Culture

Innovative by Nature

Community-Centred Care

Strong Development Support

Qualifications

• Commitment to continuity and holistic care.
• Experience or willingness to work in community settings.
• Advanced frailty or palliative care training.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and urgent consultations for care home residents.
• Complete comprehensive care planning.
• Manage long-term conditions within community patients.
• Support palliative and end-of-life care planning.

Skills

Strong communication and documentation skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Knowledge of local care home systems

Experience in frailty and community care

Interest in clinical education and service development

Education

GMC registration and inclusion on GP Performers List

Job description

Location - Kibworth Medical Centre and surrounding community.

Salary - £10,500 per session

Permanent position, 6 sessions per week, job share considered.

Community GP South Leicestershire Medical Group

South Leicestershire Medical Group is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community GP to join our progressive, supportive, and forward-thinking general practice team.

Main duties of the job

This unique role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care to care home residents, housebound patients, and individuals living with frailty within our community. You will work alongside our existing Community GP and two Practice Community Nurses as part of a close-knit, multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for some of our most vulnerable patients.

About us

South Leicestershire Medical Group is a dynamic, progressive, and supportive place to work who are proud of our clinical care and innovation. We currently have a diverse clinical team supported by a progressive administrative structure, caring for a total of more than 25,000 patients over six sites in South of Leicestershire, including Kibworth, Market Harborough, Fleckney and Great Glen.

Job responsibilities

As a key part of our community service, you will:

• Provide routine and urgent consultations for care home residents, housebound patients and frail or elderly individuals
• Complete comprehensive care planning
• Manage long-term conditions within community patients
• Work closely with our multidisciplinary team including nursing, therapy, pharmacy and social care professionals
• Support palliative and end-of-life care planning
• Collaborate with care homes and families to provide coordinated care.

At South Leicestershire Medical Group, were more than just a GP practice were a dynamic, forward-thinking, multi-sited organisation committed to innovation, teamwork, and truly patient-centred care. We actively support our clinicians and promote development opportunities at every stage of their careers.

• Great Location Easily accessible from Leicester and surrounding areas, with the added benefit of working in a semi-rural, community-focused setting.
• Recognised Training Practice An ideal environment for GPs with an interest in education, mentorship, and clinical specialisation. We proudly train GP registrars, medical students, and foundation pharmacists.
• Research-Active As one of only a few Level 4 NIHR research practices nationally, were at the forefront of primary care research.
• Wellbeing-Focused Culture We value and actively support staff wellbeing and promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Innovative by Nature We invest in cutting-edge technologies and systems to enable flexible, efficient working including Rapid Health, GP Autopilot, Abtrace, and Health-tech1.
• Community-Centred Care Our dedicated team, including a community GP and two Community Nurses, makes a genuine impact on the health of our patients.
• Strong Development Support We offer a wide range of opportunities for clinical development, additional training, and career progression.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GMC registration and inclusion on GP Performers List.
• Commitment to continuity and holistic care.
• Experience or willingness to work in community settings.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of local care home systems and pathways.
• Experience in frailty and community care.
• Interest in clinical education.
• Interest in service development and leadership.
• Advanced frailty or palliative care training.

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.