Company: Garretts Green Lane Surgery
Location: 172 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham, B26 2SB
Salary: £12,000 a year (pro rota)
Contract: Fixed term (10 months)
Working pattern: Part-time
Job summaryGarretts Green Lane Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Salaried General Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team. We are offering a
fixed-term post until 31 March 2027, funded through an NHS programme, with the possibility of extension subject to future funding. We are looking for a GP to work
one or two clinical sessions per week. Our preferred sessions are
Tuesday afternoons and/or Thursday afternoons (14:00-18:10); however, we are happy to discuss alternative days with the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for a portfolio GP or an experienced GP looking for additional regular sessions within a supportive practice.
Main duties of the jobThis is primarily a Duty GP session. The successful applicant will provide same-day urgent care, support the reception team with clinical queries and manage acute presentations during the session. Our practice operates a
telephone-first triage system, with patients being converted to face-to-face appointments where clinically appropriate. The successful applicant should therefore be confident managing telephone consultations as well as face-to-face assessments.
Duties- Undertake telephone triage and face-to-face consultations.
- Act as the Duty GP during the contracted session.
- Manage urgent same-day presentations.
- Provide clinical advice and support to reception and administrative staff.
- Assess and manage medical emergencies presenting to the Practice.
- Undertake clinical triage and urgent decision-making.
- Review pathology results and clinical correspondence arising from consultations.
- Identify and complete QOF opportunities during consultations.
- Arrange appropriate follow-up appointments, investigations and recalls.
- Ensure accurate clinical coding and documentation.
- Participate in practice meetings, significant event reviews and clinical governance activities where appropriate.
About usGarretts Green Lane Surgery is a friendly, supportive training-focused practice serving a diverse population in East Birmingham. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality patient care while maintaining a collaborative and approachable working environment. We encourage professional development and welcome clinicians who enjoy working as part of a close-knit team.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
- Included on the NHS England GP Performers List.
- MRCGP (or equivalent).
- Previous experience working as an NHS General Practitioner.
- Previous experience managing Duty Doctor or urgent same-day care sessions within UK General Practice.
- Confident in independently assessing and managing acute presentations.
- Excellent communication and consultation skills.
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to the wider multidisciplinary team.
Desirable- Experience using EMIS Web.
- Experience of QOF and long-term condition management.
- Experience supervising or supporting members of the multidisciplinary team.
ExperienceEssential- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
- Included on the NHS England GP Performers List.
- MRCGP (or equivalent).
- Previous experience working as an NHS General Practitioner.
- Previous experience managing Duty Doctor or urgent same-day care sessions within UK General Practice.
- Confident in independently assessing and managing acute presentations.
- Excellent communication and consultation skills.
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to the wider multidisciplinary team.
Desirable- Experience using EMIS Web.
- Experience of QOF and long-term condition management.
- Experience supervising or supporting members of the multidisciplinary team.
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.Employer detailsGarretts Green Lane Surgery
172 Garretts Green Lane
Birmingham
B26 2SB
United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.garrettsgreen.nhs.uk/For questions about the job, contact:Assistant Manager
REBECCA CHAPMAN
rebecca.chapman5@nhs.net
01217433003
