Job summary
Fixed Term Salaried GP Opportunity Semi-Rural Gloucestershire
3-4 sessions

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly, forward-thinking semi-rural Gloucestershire practice.

Main duties of the job
Why Join Us?

• Friendly and supportive practice culture with monthly scheduled Multidisciplinary Team meetings and protected learning time
• Semi-rural location with excellent quality of life
• Stable and experienced clinical team
• Opportunities to develop specialist interests
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance and professional wellbeing

About us
Our well-established practice serves approximately 11,000 patients within a welcoming community setting. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while maintaining a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Our clinical team currently includes:

• 4 GP Partners
• 7 Salaried GPs
• Experienced nursing, administrative, and allied healthcare professional teams

We are a stable and progressive practice with a strong emphasis on teamwork, continuity of care, and professional development.

Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in delivering health services.

• a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• b. The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
• c. To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines
• d. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• e. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• f. Effective management of long-term conditions
• g. To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
• h. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• i. Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
• j. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• k. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• l. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• m. Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
• n. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• o. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
• p. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• q. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
• r. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• s. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• t. Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
• u. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• v. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• w. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• x. To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
• y. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• We welcome applications from motivated and compassionate GPs who
• - Hold GMC registration and are included on the NHS Performers List
• - Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• - Have excellent communication and clinical skills
• - Share our commitment to high-quality patient care

Desirable

• Desirable Interests
• We would particularly welcome candidates with an interest in
• Postgraduate training and education
• Minor surgery

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).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.