GP

NHS; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare practice in Dewsbury seeks a GMC-registered GP to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. The role involves working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and provides opportunities for professional development. Candidates must be committed to evidence-based practices and possess strong communication skills. This position promotes a supportive work culture that values teamwork and quality improvement efforts.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work atmosphere

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• GMC-registered GP with right to work in the UK.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred consultations.
• Contribute to continuity of care through various appointment types.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Patient-centred care

Education

GMC registration with licence to practise

CCT in General Practice

Job description

Join a friendly, forward-thinking practice where your ideas, wellbeing and development genuinely matter. At The Paddock Surgery, you’ll work with an experienced, supportive multidisciplinary team, caring for a diverse patient population while having the time and space to do good clinical work.

We’re investing in innovation, quality improvement and continuity of care and will encourage you to shape services, pursue your interests, and grow your career. If you’re looking for a practice that values teamwork, flexibility, autonomy and work‑life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

Main Duties of the job

• Provide high‑quality, patient‑centred consultations across routine and urgent care.
• Contribute to continuity of care through face‑to‑face, telephone and online appointments.
• Work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team, referring and liaising appropriately.
• Take part in clinical decision‑making, safety netting and follow‑up care.
• Support practice initiatives that improve access, quality and patient experience.
• Participate in shared responsibilities such as results handling, prescriptions and admin (fairly allocated).
• Engage in learning, reflection and quality improvement to develop your practice.

About us

At The Paddock Surgery, you’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative team that truly works together. Alongside our GPs, we have skilled Physician Associates, Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs), Trainee Nurse Associates (TNAs) and Practice Nurses, as well as pharmacists, HCAs and an excellent admin and reception team each bringing expertise and support to patient care.

The culture is supportive, inclusive and solutions‑focused. We share workloads fairly, help one another out, and encourage open communication. You’ll find a professional atmosphere where high standards matter but so do kindness, humour and balance.

We offer opportunities to develop special interests, get involved in quality improvement and PCN projects, and benefit from protected learning time where possible. You’ll be supported by approachable leadership and a team that genuinely wants you to thrive.

Job Responsibilities

To provide high‑quality, safe and compassionate primary care to patients registered at The Paddock Surgery, working as an integral member of the wider multidisciplinary team.

Clinical Care

• Provide timely, patient‑centred consultations for acute, chronic and preventive care.
• Assess, diagnose, manage and review patients in line with best practice and local/national guidance.
• Provide appropriate safety‑netting, follow‑up and referral where needed.
• Support continuity of care, including long‑term condition management.
• Contribute to home visits and on‑the‑day care as appropriate to the rota.

Prescribing and Results

• Issue and review prescriptions safely and appropriately.
• Review, interpret and act on pathology results, reports and correspondence.

Clinical Governance & Quality

• Participate in QOF, IIF and practice/PCN quality improvement work.
• Contribute to clinical audits, significant event reviews and safeguarding processes.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records.

Teamworking

• Work collaboratively with GPs, Physician Associates, ACPs, TNAs, Nurses and the wider team.
• Offer advice and support to colleagues within your professional competence.
• Attend and contribute to clinical meetings and case discussions.

Professional Development

• Maintain GMC registration and revalidation requirements.
• Engage in learning, reflection and appraisal, and develop areas of clinical interest.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Handle reasonable clinical admin linked to your patients (letters, tasks, medication queries etc.), shared fairly across the team.

Working Pattern

• 46 sessions per week (with some flexibility by agreement).

Person Specification

Essential

• GMC‑registered GP with right to work in the UK
• Inclusion (or eligibility) on the performers list
• Commitment to high‑quality, evidence‑based, patient‑centred care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Desirable

• Interest in quality improvement, teaching, leadership or specialist clinics
• Experience working in UK primary care systems

Qualifications

• GMC registration with licence to practise
• CCT in General Practice (or within 6 months of completion)
• Inclusion (or eligibility) for inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and appraisal

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.

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