Salaried GP or Salaried ARRS GP

Integrated Care System; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive GP training practice in Leamington Spa is seeking a friendly, motivated Salaried GP for 4 sessions per week. The role involves delivering high-quality clinical care and supporting GP trainees in a collaborative environment, emphasizing teamwork and patient-centered practices. The position may be salaried or funded through the ARRS, with competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Daily shared lunch

Opportunities for mentorship

6 weeks annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• GMC-registered GP with MRCGP or equivalent required.
• Current CPR certification and full medical defence cover needed.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based clinical care.
• Manage prescriptions and clinical documentation.
• Support and debrief GP trainees as part of training practice.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Strong organizational skills

Patient-centered care

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Full GMC registration

Completion of GP training

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

We are seeking a friendly, motivated Salaried GP to join our supportive 7,000-patient training practice in Leamington Spa for 4 sessions per week (ideally Thursday & Friday).

You will work alongside two GP partners and a close-knit clinical and administrative team, delivering high-quality, patient-focused care. As a training practice, a key part of your role will be debriefing and supporting GP trainees, sharing your expertise and contributing to the next generation of doctors.

The role combines routine surgeries, duty doctor sessions, admin time, and occasional home visits (rare), with built-in CPD time each week. We pride ourselves on being high QOF achievers, committed to both clinical excellence and a positive working environment right down to our daily shared lunches.

This position can be offered as a salaried role or funded via the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).

Main duties of the job

Clinical Care

Provide safe, evidence-based care for acute and long-term conditions through face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations. Undertake occasional home visits (usually 02/day) and participate in the duty doctor rota for urgent cases and same-day requests. Manage prescriptions, test results, and clinical documentation. Contribute to QOF, enhanced services, and Primary Care Network activities. Participate in occasional extended hours (Saturday AM or weekday evenings). Support and debrief GP trainees, providing feedback and guidance.

Teamwork & SupervisionWork collaboratively with partners, nursing staff, trainees, and admin teams. Offer advice and support to colleagues, sharing knowledge to enhance patient care and service delivery.

Administrative ResponsibilitiesMaintain accurate medical records in EMIS Web using appropriate coding. Complete referrals, sick notes, and clinical documentation promptly. Manage incoming documents, medication requests, and workflow tasks. Attend practice meetings and contribute to service improvement projects.

Professional Development & ComplianceKeep up to date with mandatory training and CPD. Maintain GMC registration and GP Performers List inclusion. Participate in annual appraisal and internal review. Work within all practice policies and clinical governance, including safeguarding, confidentiality, safe prescribing, and infection control.

About us

About Whitnash Medical Centre

Whitnash Medical Centre is a friendly, patient-focused GP practice located in Leamington Spa, serving a list size of around 7,000 patients. We are proud to be a training practice, supporting GP registrars and medical students, and fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.

We consistently achieve high QOF results and are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care while prioritising the patient journey and experience. Our small, supportive team values close working relationships we even try to enjoy lunch together most days!

We use EMIS Web for clinical systems and work closely with our local Primary Care Network to deliver enhanced services. Our ethos blends professional excellence with a warm, approachable working environment, where every team members contribution is valued.

Job responsibilities

(Ideally Thursday & Friday ARRS role considered)Whitnash Medical Centre Leamington Spa£10,000£10,500 per session per year

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salaried GP 4 Sessions per Week

(Ideally Thursday & Friday ARRS role considered)Whitnash Medical Centre Leamington Spa£10,000£10,500 per session per year

About Us

We are a 7,000-patient, friendly and supportive GP training practice in Leamington Spa.We pride ourselves on being high QOF achievers, delivering excellent patient care, and fostering a warm, team-based environment.

We work from modern premises using EMIS Web and are part of an active Primary Care Network.We value the wellbeing of our staff so much so, we make time to share lunch together most days!

This role may be salaried or funded via the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and team-oriented GP to join us for 4 sessions per week (ideally Thursday & Friday, though Monday & Tuesday may be possible).

You will provide safe, evidence-based clinical care, contribute to QOF and enhanced services, and play an active role in supporting and debriefing GP trainees.

Session Structure

• Session length: 4 hours 10 minutes, including:

  • Clinical work (consultations, occasional home visits, phone calls)

  • Non-clinical/admin/CPD: 1 hour 10 minutes

  • 2 dedicated admin slots

• Duty doctor days: Availability 8:00am6:30pm (calls outside these hours are very rare)

• Occasional extended hours to meet demand

Working Pattern

• Two sessions per day, ideally Thursday & Friday (alternative days considered)

• Duty rota shared pro-rata with other doctors

Key Duties

Clinical:

• Manage acute and chronic presentations for registered patients

• Provide telephone consultations and occasional home visits (rare)

• Participate in duty doctor cover, including urgent requests, results, prescriptions, and supporting colleagues

• Contribute to extended hours services (occasional Saturday AM or evening clinic)

• Debrief and support GP trainees as part of our training practice commitment

Administrative:

• Manage your own results, prescriptions, and incoming documents

• Keep clear, accurate records using Read/SNOMED coding

• Use EMIS Web for referrals, certificates, and documentation

• Attend practice meetings (within contracted hours)

• Contribute to QOF, enhanced services, and PCN work streams

Annual Leave & CPD

• 6 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rata)

• 1 week study leave per year (pro-rata) + CPD time built into sessions

• TOIL available for mandatory in-house training

Essential Criteria

• GMC-registered GP with MRCGP or equivalent

• On the GP Performers List

• Current CPR certification and full medical defence cover

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care

• Willingness to supervise and debrief GP trainees

Why Join Us?

• Friendly, sociable, and supportive environment

• High-achieving, well-organised training practice

• Opportunities to develop teaching and mentorship skills

• Daily shared lunch culture!

• Forward-thinking and PCN-engaged

To apply or arrange an informal visit:Sarah Hamson. [e-mail]. 01926 428222

Person Specification

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player, able to work collaboratively with partners, nursing staff, trainees, and admin teams.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workload under pressure.
• Commitment to patient-centred care, confidentiality, and safeguarding.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and NHS appraisal processes.
• Interest in service improvement projects or quality improvement initiatives.
• Leadership skills or experience in clinical governance activities.
• Interest in Womens Health

Qualifications

• Qualifications
• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• Inclusion on the NHS GP Performers List.
• Completion of GP training.

Experience

• Experience managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Competence in prescribing, test ordering, and clinical documentation.
• Experience in face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations.
• Experience using EMIS Web (or equivalent) with accurate medical record-keeping using Read/SNOMED coding.
• Ability to assess and manage urgent cases, participate in duty/extended hours sessions.
• Experience conducting home visits.
• Familiarity with QOF, enhanced services, and Primary Care Network initiatives.
• Experience mentoring or supporting GP trainees.

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.