Goodcare Practice is recruiting a salaried GP on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2027, for three to four sessions a week. It covers general medical services for about 10,000 patients, including in-person, telephone and online consultations, and managing acute and long-term conditions. It is an additional post to add clinical capacity, with negotiable working days, open to newly qualified and experienced GPs. Newly qualified applicants must hold CCT and be on the GMC GP Register and Medical Performers List before starting.
What the job involves
- Undertake face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations
- Assess, diagnose and manage patients with acute and long-term conditions
- Prescribe safely in line with current guidance and the practice formulary
- Review test results, clinical correspondence and medication requests
- Make referrals and arrange investigations and follow‑up care
- Keep accurate clinical records and complete associated administration
- Carry out home visits and duty doctor or clinical triage work where in the job plan
- Contribute to long‑term condition management, QOF and enhanced services
- Follow practice procedures for safeguarding, infection prevention, medicines management and clinical governance
- Take part in clinical meetings, significant‑event reviews, audits and quality improvement
- Work with the multidisciplinary practice team and external health and care professionals
- Provide health‑promotion and disease‑prevention advice
What’s required
Qualifications
- Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
- MRCGP and CCT in General Practice, or expected completion before the start date
Registration & licences
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise, and GP Register inclusion by start date
- Inclusion on or eligibility for the NHS England Medical Performers List by start date
Experience
- UK general practice experience through employment or GP specialty training
- Experience assessing and managing acute and long‑term conditions
- Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance, patient safety and confidentiality in primary care
Skills & knowledge
- Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making, with evidence‑based, patient‑centred care
- Clear communication, good record‑keeping and IT skills
- Working independently, recognising when to seek advice, prioritising workload and managing time
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK and enhanced DBS where required
- Satisfactory occupational health clearance and employment references
Other
- Professional, reliable and organised, with compassionate and respectful relationships with patients and colleagues
- Teamwork, flexibility and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Ability to meet the agreed working pattern
Nice to have
- Evidence of additional qualifications or specialist clinical interests
- Recent continuing professional development relevant to general practice
- Experience using SystmOne
- Experience contributing to QOF and enhanced-service delivery
- Experience of clinical audit or quality‑improvement work
- Experience working with a diverse patient population