Salaried GP

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Grantham is seeking a dedicated salaried GP to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing high-quality medical care and engaging in professional development within a supportive practice environment. Candidates must possess essential qualifications including MRCGP and a commitment to patient care. A competitive salary and various benefits are offered including NHS pension and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical indemnity insurance

6 weeks annual leave + 1 week study leave

Bonus birthday day-off

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.
• Competent use of clinical systems such as EMIS or SystmOne.
• Experience with clinical audits and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and patient-centered medical care.
• Manage long-term conditions effectively.
• Undertake consultations and maintain accurate clinical records.

Skills

Clinical knowledge and skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified GP

MRCGP

Vocational Training Certificate

Certificate of Completion of Training

Tools

EMIS

SystmOne

Vision

Job description

Job Summary

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 are 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 are 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 will 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 himself / herself 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

What you need to know about us:

• GMS practice with a list size of 5,850 patients
• Professional multidisciplinary 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

Primary Responsibilities

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

Secondary Responsibilities

• Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• 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 ability to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

Experience (Essential)

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

Experience (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

Harrowby Lane Surgery
Harrowby Lane
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 9NS

Website: https://www.harrowbylanesurgery.co.uk/