Job summary
Oakridge Park Medical Centre is seeking a compassionate and motivated GP to join our friendly and supportive team. We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician who is committed to delivering high-quality patient care and can work confidently and effectively in a busy primary care environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well established and forward-thinking practice serving a growing patient population in Milton Keynes. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering excellent clinical care while contributing to the ongoing development of the practice and wider Primary Care Network.

This role is offered on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027, with the potential for extension, subject to funding and service requirements. Immediate start date is preferred

Sessions: Part-time or full-time (4-8 sessions per week, depending on preference)
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027, with potential to extend
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
Location: Oakridge Park Medical Centre, Milton Keynes
Clinical System: SystmOne

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to the practice population through face-to-face, telephone and online consultations. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, prescribing safely and effectively, reviewing and actioning clinical correspondence and test results, maintaining accurate clinical records, and undertaking home visits where appropriate.

The role also involves supporting patients with long-term conditions, managing referrals, contributing to quality improvement and clinical governance activities, achieving QOF and Enhanced Service objectives, and working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. In addition, the post holder will participate in continuing professional development.

About us
Oakridge Park Medical Centre is a thriving GP practice based in Milton Keynes, committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred healthcare to our local community.

Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced GPs, nursing staff, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, care coordinators, and administrative colleagues who work collaboratively to deliver excellent patient outcomes. Through our Primary Care Network partnerships, we have access to a range of additional healthcare professionals who support our population's diverse needs.

We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive working environment where staff wellbeing, professional development, and excellent patient care are at the heart of everything we do.

Training Practice
As a training practice, we are committed to supporting the development of the future healthcare workforce. We regularly host GP Registrars, undertaking clinical placements.

We encourage continuous learning within the practice and actively support clinicians in developing specialist interests and expanding their skills through education and training.

Main Duties of the Role

• The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Clinical Responsibilities
• Delivering high-quality, evidence-based medical care to the registered practice population.
• Undertaking face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations.
• Assessing, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Prescribing safely and effectively in accordance with NHS and local guidelines.
• Reviewing and actioning test results, hospital correspondence, and clinical documentation promptly.
• Undertaking home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using SystmOne.
• Participating in care planning and health promotion activities for patients with long-term conditions.
• Managing referrals and associated clinical administration in a timely manner.
• Quality and Governance
• Supporting the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Enhanced Service targets.
• Participating in clinical audits, significant event reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promoting evidence-based practice throughout the organisation.
• Maintaining a strong awareness of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant NHS and practice policies, including infection prevention, confidentiality, and information governance.
• Professional Development
• Maintaining GMC registration, appraisal, and revalidation requirements.
• Participating in continuing professional development (CPD) activities and mandatory training.
• Contributing positively to the development of the wider practice team.

Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified General Practitioner with MRCGP and Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the NHS England National Performers List.
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Appropriate medical defence indemnity (MPS, MDU, or equivalent).
• Evidence of current appraisal and revalidation.
• Eligibility to work independently in the UK
• Experience working within a UK primary care environment.
• Experience of QOF, clinical audit, and quality improvement activities.
• Knowledge of medicines management and prescribing governance.
• Understanding of Integrated Care Board (ICB) initiatives and primary care services.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making skills appropriate to an experienced GP.

Desirable

• Experience using SystmOne.
• Participation in quality improvement or leadership activities.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within General Practice.
• Ability to manage a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Excellent consultation, diagnostic, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Understanding of QOF and primary care contractual requirements.

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.