General Practitioner

NHS; Walmersley; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Walmersley is looking for a dedicated GP to manage a varied clinical caseload. This role involves conducting consultations, home visits, and collaborating with a multi-skilled team. The ideal candidate is newly qualified or has experience in primary care. The position is initially for a fixed term of 6 months, with a focus on delivering high-quality medical services.

Qualifications

• Qualified GP with MRCGP and relevant training.
• Newly qualified or with experience in a primary care environment.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surgery, telephone, and video consultations.
• Manage patients with undiagnosed conditions.
• Engage in Duty Doctor rota and contribute to practice audits.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

MRCGP

Vocational Training Certificate

Certificate of Completion of Training

Tools

EMIS

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and professional GP to join our friendly, innovative, and expanding Practice, which currently supports 7,200 registered patients. You will manage a varied and rewarding clinical caseload within a supportive environment, working alongside a multi-skilled team of GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, a Clinical Pharmacist, and Healthcare Assistants.

This is ideally a 4-session (2-day) role, with work on Mondays and Fridays preferred, although we are happy to discuss alternative working patterns to accommodate the right candidate.

Initially for a fixed term of 6 months (this may extend).

Main duties of the job

As part of the agreed practice rota, the post-holder will undertake a wide range of clinical and administrative duties, including:

• Conducting surgery, telephone, and video consultations.
• Visiting patients at home when clinically indicated, including urgent visits during surgery hours.
• Assessing and managing patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
• Screening for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Developing care plans in consultation with patients, aligned with disease management protocols.
• Providing health education, counselling, and making appropriate referrals.
• Managing prescriptions in line with practice guidelines.
• Recording accurate, contemporaneous clinical notes.
• Participating in extended hours services and a fair share of home visits.
• Contributing to audits, quality improvement initiatives, and the review of significant events and patient feedback.
• Engaging in the Duty Doctor rota (with ANP support).
• Complying with all GMC regulations, practice policies, and professional codes of conduct.
• Collaborating effectively with the wider healthcare team and external agencies to ensure continuity of care.

About us

Our Practice is a forward-thinking, patient-centred organisation committed to delivering high-quality primary care to a diverse community. We combine traditional GP values with innovative approaches to service delivery, making full use of streamlined IT systems and modern processes to enhance patient experience.

We work closely with our Primary Care Network (PCN) partners, local hospitals, community services, social services, and voluntary organisations to ensure comprehensive care for our patients. Communication and collaboration are at the heart of our approach, supported by regular team meetings and a strong culture of professional development.

Job responsibilities

Deliver high-quality Personal Medical Services to patients in both surgery and home settings.

• Respond to medical issues presented by patients on the practice list, including history taking, examination, diagnosis, investigation, treatment, referral where appropriate, and accurate documentation with READ coding in the GP computer system (EMIS).
• Provide health promotion, preventative care, and lifestyle advice within a primary care context.
• Maintain clinical records in line with the electronic patient record system.
• Perform two surgeries daily (each 2.53 hours) using a mix of face-to-face, video, and telephone consultations.
• Be available between core hours of 08:00-18:30.
• Triage and undertake home visits as required.
• Sign prescriptions and manage patient/practice correspondence promptly.
• Participate in the Duty Doctor rota, and provide emergency cover for absent colleagues when necessary.
• Support achievement of practice targets, including QOF, Enhanced Services, and other contractual requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified GP.
• MRCGP.
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent (JCPTGP).
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
• Additional clinical qualifications or specialist training relevant to primary care.

Experience

• Newly qualified GP (within 2 years of qualification).
• Not previously been substantively employed at a GP practice.
• Experience working in a primary care environment.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience of QOF.
• General understanding of the primary care contract.