General Practitioner

Dchs; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

St Lawrence Surgery in Chesterfield is recruiting a GP to join our friendly practice team on a part-time basis (20 hours per week). The role involves managing a caseload, delivering broad GP services, and contributing to extended access rotations as required.

The practice is rated good by the CQC and offers opportunities to lead on QOF domains and quality initiatives under the Clinical Lead. The Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) employs around 4,200 staff across

Qualifications

• Demonstrable general practice experience and skills
• Relevant specialist experience or skills, e.g. joint injection/minor surgery
• GP Registration / Licence to Practice

Responsibilities

• Provide a portfolio of general medical services, including managing a caseload.
• Support the Lead Clinician and practice team to manage a busy clinical caseload.
• Lead on key disease areas and assist in developing healthcare services for a diverse patient list.
• Work collaboratively to support the Lead Clinician and practice team in a busy clinical caseload.
• Lead on key areas within the practice, such as specific QOF domains and quality standards.

Skills

General practice experience

Joint injections/minor surgery

Education

GP Registration / Licence to Practice

Post-graduate qualification (teaching / healthcare leadership)

Job description

Main area General Practitioner Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried GP Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 20 hours per week (As part of your contracted hours, you may be required to cover the Extended Access Service on a rotational basis) Job ref 842-SCS-7723-26-A

Site St Lawrence Road Surgery Town Chesterfield Salary pa, pro rata Closing 01/11/2026 23:59

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

Be outstanding – join an outstanding team!

Job overview

St Lawrence Surgery in Chesterfield is looking to recruit a GP on a to join our friendly practice team.

The practice is rated good by the CQC and performs well against QOF and the GP Patient Survey.

Main duties of the job

You will provide a portfolio of general medical services, including managing a caseload, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

To support the Lead Clinician and practice team to manage a busy and interesting clinical caseload.

You will have the opportunity to take part in leading on key disease areas and assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a diverse patient list.

You will work collaboratively and support the Lead Clinician and practice team to manage a busy and interesting clinical caseload.

You will lead on key areas within the practice, such as specific QOF domains, quality standards, and practice initiatives, as agreed with the Clinical Lead and/or Practice Manager.

Working for our organisation

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Experience

• Demonstrable general practice experience and skills
• Relevant specialist experience or skills, e.g. joint injection/minor surgery

Qualifications

• GP Registration / License to Practice
• Relevant post-graduate qualification such as teaching or healthcare leadership

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.
We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

TWITTER/FACEBOOK - DCHS has its own Social Media accounts for recruitment. Follow us/like us via @dchsjobs

Our vision is to see the health of local communities improve through partnership working, putting people at the centre and looking to the future.
Our values:
1) To get the basics right - For Each other, local people and communities
2) To act with compassion and respect - For each other, local people and communities

3) To make a positive difference - For each other, local people and communities

4) To value and develop teamwork - With our partners and within DCHS

5) To value diversity and inclusivity - Of each other, local people and communities.

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or [e-mail] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety.

Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Penny Olewicz Job title Clinical Lead and Advanced Nurse Practitioner Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01246 851029