Salaried General Practitioner (GP)

Elmwood Family Doctors; Holmfirth; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Elmwood Family Doctors in Holmfirth, England, invites applications for a Salaried GP on a fixed-term contract up to six months. The role supports a multidisciplinary team of GP Partners, salaried GPs, nurses and admin staff, with flexible patterns to meet service needs.

The candidate will provide high-quality patient-centred care, work across core hours Monday to Friday, and participate in extended access sessions.

Qualifications

• Medical degree with GMC registration and licensed to practice.
• Inclusion on the GP register.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred GP care in a multidisciplinary team.
• Cover Tuesday and Friday with a negotiable third day; participate in some extended access sessions.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Prescribe safely and appropriately in line with local and national guidance.
• Engage in appraisal, revalidation, and continuing professional development.

Education

Medical Degree

GMC registration with license to practice

Inclusion on the GP register

Experience of working in a Primary Care Environment

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Salaried GP to join our supportive clinical team on a fixed-term contract of up to six months, working up to six sessions per week. You will be joining a well-established multidisciplinary team of 10 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, 4 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, and an experienced management and administrative team. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality patient care within a collaborative and supportive working environment. At Elmwood Family Doctors, we actively support professional development, encourage clinicians to pursue their individual interests, and recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Located within easy reach of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield, Holmfirth and Meltham offer an excellent quality of life with strong local communities and outstanding countryside on the doorstep Main duties of the job Our Practice operates Monday to Friday, with flexible working patterns designed to ensure service requirements are met while supporting individual preferences wherever possible. To meet our service needs, the successful candidate will be required to provide cover on Tuesdays and Fridays, with a third day negotiable. Working hours will be agreed with the successful candidate and will include participation in some extended access sessions. We use SystmOne as our principal clinical system. A full outline of the key responsibilities for the role is provided below. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated GP who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrate excellent clinical judgement, and have a genuine commitment to meeting the needs of our diverse patient population. About us We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and recognise that our staff are central to achieving this. We foster a supportive and collaborative clinical environment, with daily opportunities for informal discussion, peer support and shared learning, alongside regular in-house clinical education and professional development sessions. The successful candidate will benefit from working within an experienced multidisciplinary team that values continuous learning and professional growth. Our Practice has a strong, inclusive culture and is supported by an experienced management and administrative team, allowing clinicians to focus on patient care while contributing to the ongoing development of services. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, progressive practice with a strong reputation for quality, education and teamwork. Interviews are planned to take place on Friday 6 November 2026, and applicants are encouraged to keep this date available.

• Patient list size of approximately 15,500
• Outstanding CQC rating
• Strong QOF performance
• Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
• Comprehensive online services, including repeat prescription ordering, appointment booking and access to medical records
• Accredited training practice supporting GP Registrars and Medical Students
• Research Ready Practice with opportunities to be involved in research and innovation

Key Clinical Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, patient-centred care through face-to-face and telephone.
• Working to an agreed timetable, including routine and urgent appointments, home visits where required, and the management of clinical correspondence, results and prescription requests.
• Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients presenting with both acute and long‑term health conditions.
• Making professional and autonomous clinical decisions, including the management of undifferentiated and complex presentations.
• Undertaking health promotion and disease prevention activities, including identifying risk factors and supporting early intervention.
• Developing and reviewing personalised care plans in partnership with patients and in line with current clinical guidance and practice protocols.
• Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous and high-quality clinical records.
• Contributing to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators and other quality improvement initiatives.
• Prescribing safely, effectively and in accordance with local and national prescribing guidance.
• Participating in clinical audit, quality improvement activities and service development projects.
• Supporting the delivery of enhanced services and contributing to clinical governance, education and the continual review of practice policies and protocols.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across primary, secondary and community care to ensure patients receive appropriate and timely support and referrals.
• Contributing positively to the multidisciplinary team and participating in appraisal, revalidation and continuing professional development activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support the Practice complaints procedure, participating fully in the investigation and resolution of complaints where required and promoting a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, effective and responsive service by identifying and escalating issues relating to quality, patient safety and clinical risk.
• Demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, treating patients, carers and colleagues with dignity, respect and compassion at all times.
• Work flexibly and collaboratively to support the ongoing needs and development of the Practice and the wider patient population.

Medical Degree

• Medical Degree
• Current GMC registration with license to practice
• Inclusion on the GP register
• Experience of working in a Primary Care Environment

Desirable

• Evidence of further qualifications and interests.

Experience Essential

• Working in the primary care setting Evidence of working with undifferentiated patients Confidence in managing complex patients in a holistic manner

Desirable

• Evidence of quality improvement activity in primary care Evidence of being a valued team member