GP Partner

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Six weeks annual leave

One week's study leave

Generous protected administrative time

Very competitive partner remuneration

Job summary

Golden Valley Practice, a small rural dispensing practice, is seeking a GP partner to work four to six sessions weekly. The post combines clinical general practice with a share in running the partnership, including clinical governance, operations and finances.

Applicants need Full GMC registration with licence to practise, and at least two years' substantive UK GP experience after GP training, with a focus on continuity of care and relationship-based practice.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC GP Register
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List
• Evidence of ongoing appraisal, revalidation and continuing professional development

Responsibilities

• Undertake the full range of general practice clinical work
• Share responsibility for the clinical, operational and financial success of the partnership
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality and patient safety
• Contribute to workforce and service development
• Take part in financial and strategic decision-making
• Take responsibility for the practice's NHS contract obligations
• Take responsibility for agreed areas of the practice and help shape its future direction
• Share partnership responsibilities allocated by practice needs and each partner's skills and interests

Skills

Clinical judgement

Continuity of care

Partnership responsibilities

Practice development

Teamwork

Education

GMC GP registration

Job description

Golden Valley Practice is a small rural dispensing practice caring for 5,800 patients across two surgeries, recruiting a GP partner on four to six sessions a week. The post combines the full range of general practice with a share in running the partnership clinically, operationally and financially. Continuity and relationship-based care are central, and dispensing forms part of both service and finances. Applicants need a licence to practise and at least two years' substantive UK general practice experience after GP training.

What the job involves

• Undertake the full range of general practice clinical work
• Share responsibility for the clinical, operational and financial success of the partnership
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality and patient safety
• Contribute to workforce and service development
• Take part in financial and strategic decision-making
• Take responsibility for the practice's NHS contract obligations
• Take responsibility for agreed areas of the practice and help shape its future direction
• Share partnership responsibilities allocated by practice needs and each partner's skills and interests

What’s required

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC GP Register
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List
• Evidence of ongoing appraisal, revalidation and continuing professional development

Experience

• At least two years' substantive UK general practice experience following GP training

Skills & knowledge

• Sound clinical judgement and commitment to high standards of patient care
• Commitment to continuity and relationship-based general practice
• Ability and willingness to contribute to the clinical, operational and business responsibilities of partnership
• Willingness to take responsibility for and contribute to the practice's development
• Evidence of being dependent, pragmatic and able to work effectively in a team

Other

• Ability to travel independently between practice sites and undertake home visits

Nice to have

• Previous GP partnership or leadership experience
• Experience of rural and/or dispensing general practice
• Additional clinical skills or interests that complement those in the practice
• Broader professional, leadership or other experience to add perspective to the partnership

What’s offered

• Six weeks' annual leave, pro rata
• One week's study leave, pro rata
• NHS Pension
• Generous protected administrative time for partnership responsibilities
• Very competitive partner remuneration
• Relatively modest capital commitment with no requirement to buy into premises
• Scope to develop individual clinical and professional interests
• Routine appointments of 15 minutes and clinical workload capped at 25 patient contacts per day