Salaried Gp

Diamond Medical Group; Ledston; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Medical Group in North Leeds is seeking an enthusiastic GP to join a supportive, forward-thinking team. The role covers face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations with 4–6 sessions weekly, 8:00am–6:30pm hours, and a Total Triage model.

Training practice with strong multidisciplinary support and protected learning time. Applicants must have MRCGP, GMC registration, and be on NHS Performers List, with experience in managing both acute and chronic conditions.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, essential for patient care.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team and safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to work independently within professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care via face-to-face, telephone, online and home visits.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, review medications and arrange investigations.
• Maintain accurate clinical records using SystmOne and participate in QOF/PCN initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Independence

Education

GP qualification

UK medical registration

Tools

SystmOne

Patchs

Job description

Job summary

Diamond Medical Group are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated General Practitioner to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking team in North Leeds. Applicants must hold MRCGP qualification, be GMC registered, included on the NHS Performers List, and have experience managing acute and chronic conditions within Primary Care. Confidence in delivering face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations is essential.
Sessions are available across the week, particularly Friday, with practice opening hours between 8:00am and 6:30pm. We will consider applications for between 4 and 6 sessions. This is a permanent contract. Applications from newly qualified GPs accepted.
The role includes a mix of 10 and 15-minute appointments, approximately 28 patient contacts per day, shared home visits and use of SystmOne with a Total Triage model supported by PATCHs. As a Training Practice, we offer strong multidisciplinary support, protected learning time, leadership and portfolio development, alongside an excellent employment package. Please note, employment sponsorship is not available for this role.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role include providing high-quality clinical care through face-to-face, telephone, online and home visit consultations; diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions; prescribing and reviewing medication safely; making referrals and arranging investigations; maintaining accurate clinical records using SystmOne; contributing to QOF, enhanced services and PCN initiatives; participating in safeguarding, audits and quality improvement activities.

About us

Diamond Medical Group has four sites based in North Leeds, providing high-quality primary care services to a patient population of approximately 20,000. We are a Training Practice and members of the Central North Leeds Primary Care Network (PCN), supporting a wider population of around 81,000 patients.
Our experienced, friendly and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering safe, compassionate and patient-centred care. We provide a wide range of services including routine and urgent care, minor surgery, long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), care home support, PCN extended access services and AQP vasectomy services.
We operate a Total Triage model using SystmOne and Patchs enabling patients to access care through face-to-face, telephone and online consultations. We are committed to innovation, continuous improvement and collaborative working, supported by strong administrative, pharmacy and clinical teams.
As a training practice, we actively support the development of future healthcare professionals including GP registrars, fostering a positive learning environment and culture of professional development.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a qualified General Practitioner registered with the GMC and included on the NHS Performers Register. The successful candidate will provide safe, effective and compassionate patient care within a supportive multidisciplinary team environment across Rutland Lodge Medical Practice, Shadwell Medical Centre, Oakwood Surgery and Carlton Gardens Surgery.
The role involves delivering high-quality clinical care through face-to-face, telephone, online and home visit consultations, managing both acute and chronic conditions, and working autonomously within professional boundaries while recognising when to seek support and guidance.

• Provide high-quality clinical care in line with GMC standards, national guidance and practice protocols.
• Deliver consultations via face-to-face, telephone, online systems (PATCHs) and home visits as required.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions using evidence-based practice.
• Request, interpret and act upon investigations, pathology results and diagnostic tests.
• Make referrals to secondary care and other healthcare professionals, including urgent and fast-track referrals where appropriate.
• Prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication in line with current prescribing guidance and legislation.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using SystmOne.
• Participate in routine and urgent care delivery, including same-day and home visit responsibilities within the total triage structure.
• Contribute to QOF, enhanced services, PCN initiatives and quality improvement schemes.
• Undertake clinical administration including workflow management, correspondence and repeat prescription management.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team including pharmacy, nursing, community and mental health services.
• Participate in audits, clinical governance, safeguarding and significant event analysis activities.
• Support and supervise GP registrars and other learners within the practice.
• Attend and contribute to practice and Clinical meetings.
• Promote health education, self-care and preventative healthcare initiatives for patients.

Sessional Overview

• 10/15-minute appointments
• Approximately 28 patient contacts per day across two clinical sessions
• Structured clinical and administrative time
• SystmOne clinical system with PATCHs Total Triage model

Clinical sessions may include:

• Routine and acute consultations
• Telephone and digital triage
• Home visits
• Care home ward rounds
• Clinical administration and workflow management

Working Relationships

The post holder will work closely with:

• Practice clinical and non-clinical staff
• Secondary care providers
• Community nursing and mental health teams
• Care homes
• GP Federation and Extended Access services
• Allied health professionals and wider community services

Additional Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Maintain up-to-date mandatory and safeguarding training
• Adhere to confidentiality, information governance and Caldicott principles
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion at all times
• Comply with infection prevention and health & safety requirements
• Act as a positive role model within the organisation
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, innovation and teamwork

This role is suitable for both newly qualified and experienced GPs seeking to develop their clinical and professional skills within a supportive and forward-thinking practice environment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a clinical healthcare environment
• Ability to assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions
• Experience of delivering patient-centred care within professional and clinical boundaries
• Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to manage clinical workload independently and prioritise effectively
• Experience of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records
• Understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance and quality improvement processes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, carers and colleagues

Desirable

• Experience using SystmOne and or Patchs
• Experience of telephone, online and digital triage consultations
• Experience of home visits and care home medicine
• Experience contributing to QOF, enhanced services and PCN initiatives
• Participation in audit, teaching, research or quality improvement projects
• Experience working collaboratively with community teams, secondary care and wider healthcare services

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified General Practitioner
• Registered with the General Medical Council
• Included on the NHS Performers Register
• Licence to practise in the UK
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development
• Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding and quality improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
• UK Registration
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
• Competent IT skills and ability to use electronic clinical systems

Desirable

• Experience working within UK General Practice
• Experience using SystmOne and/or PATCHs
• Interest or experience in enhanced services, minor surgery, womens health or care home medicine
• Participation in audits, research or quality improvement projects
• Experience working within Primary Care Networks or multidisciplinary teams

Other Requirements

Essential

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle

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 (opens in a new window).

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