Salaried GP

Harrowby Lane Surgery; Grantham; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-oriented health practice in Grantham is seeking a caring, dynamic Salaried GP to join their multi-disciplinary team. The practice values compassionate patient care, and offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and a healthy work-life balance. Candidates must be qualified GPs with excellent communication and clinical skills. Full and part-time options are available, with flexible scheduling and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical indemnity insurance

NHS Pension

6 weeks annual leave

Bonus birthday day-off

Flexible scheduling

Responsibilities

• Deliver medical care to the patient population.
• Manage long-term conditions effectively.
• Undertake various medical consultations and administrative duties.
• Participate in practice audits and local initiatives.

Skills

Clinical knowledge and skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified GP

MRCGP

Vocational Training Certificate

General Practitioner CCT

Tools

SystmOne

EMIS

Vision

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for a Caring, Dynamic Salaried GP.

Are you looking for a fulfilling GP role in a supportive environment with a friendly team? Join our welcoming family practice in Grantham, Lincolnshire – a vibrant market town offering excellent schools, affordable housing, and a wonderful quality of life.

We’re a close-knit, forward-thinking multi-disciplinary team who take pride in providing compassionate, patient‑centred care. Every morning we meet over coffee, a simple tradition that helps us stay connected, supported, and focused both professionally and personally.

We’re looking for a caring, committed GP who shares our values and passion for patient care. In return, we offer an excellent employment package and a healthy work‑life balance. We’ll encourage and nurture your individual skills and interests, helping you to develop a truly rewarding career. There is also potential for partnership for the right candidate.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary reflective of experience
• Medical indemnity insurance covered
• NHS Pension
• 6 weeks annual leave + 1 week study leave (pro rata)
• Bonus birthday day‑off
• Full or part‑time options available
• 1 on‑call day per week (until 6:30 pm) with flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for professional development and special interests

Main duties of the job

The post‑holder will deal with a wide range of health needs ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

You will play an important role in ensuring an integrated and focussed provision relevant to the differing needs of the patient population and be part of the multi‑disciplinary team providing a full range of primary medical services.

The post‑holder will make themself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, online consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, referrals, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.

To participate in ensuring that the practice is delivering its contractual and statutory obligations.

In general the post‑holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

About us

GMS practice with a list size of 5850 patients.

Professional multi‑disciplinary team comprising of GP, Salaried GP, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Minor illness nurse, Care Coordinator, Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nurse, HCAs and a Nursing Associate.

Excellent Reception and Administrative Team.

Minimised GP paperwork using workflow optimisation.

Strong management and support structure.

Modern, evidence based, and safe clinical care combined with traditional caring family practice values.

SystmOne clinical system.

Online consultation/triage.

CQC rated good Overall.

Involved in the local Federation and Primary Care Network.

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population.
• b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract.
• c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance.
• d. Effective management of long‑term conditions.
• e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks.
• f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles.
• g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance.
• h. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload.
• i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process.
• j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice.
• k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF.
• l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required.
• m. Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance, training, financial management and HR.
• n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process.
• o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process.
• p. Commit to self‑learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team.
• q. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines.
• r. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure.
• s. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times.
• t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times.

Secondary Responsibilities

• a. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead.
• b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
• c. Participate in the review of significant and near‑miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• A competent level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Strong IT skills.
• Clear, polite telephone manner.
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook.
• EMIS / SystmOne / Vision user skills.
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising).
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving & analytical skills.
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes.
• Experience with clinical risk management.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of continued professional development.
• General understanding of the GMS contract.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care.
• Minimum of one year as a salaried GP.
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit.
• Experience of medicines management.
• Experience of ICB initiatives.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Harrowby Lane Surgery

Address

Harrowby Lane

Grantham

Lincolnshire

NG31 9NS

Employer's website

https://www.harrowbylanesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)