Job summary
Would you like the opportunity to work in a busy, forward-thinking practice on the edge of Northampton?

Woodview Medical Centre is looking for a full-time or part-time Salaried GP (number of sessions negotiable) to join our friendly, supportive team on an initial 6-12 month contract, with the potential for future opportunities.

We pride ourselves on creating a positive working environment where clinicians are well supported. Our experienced nursing team operates an effective letter triaging system, significantly reducing GP administrative workload, while our efficient on-site pharmacy team helps streamline prescribing and medication queries, allowing you to focus on patient care.

You will be based in modern, purpose-built premises with an on-site pharmacy and dental practice, dedicated doctors' parking with full CCTV surveillance, and excellent access to major road networks.

The successful applicant will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care to our practice population, managing a broad spectrum of health conditions in a timely and efficient manner.

What We Offer:

• Above-average salary, negotiable depending on experience and number of patients per session
• Initial 6-12 month contract
• 6 weeks' annual leave
• 3 days' study leave (pro rata)
• Medical indemnity covered
• Supportive, approachable clinical and administrative team
• Reduced administrative burden through nurse-led letter triaging
• Efficient and experienced pharmacy team
• Tier 2 sponsorship may be available

Main duties of the job

• Provide general medical services in accordance with the GMS contract.
• Conduct patient consultations (face-to-face, telephone and occasional home visits where appropriate).
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Promote health education and preventative medicine.
• Undertake clinical procedures within scope of competence.
• Review laboratory results and hospital correspondence, with letters already triaged to minimise administrative workload.
• Maintain accurate patient records using SystmOne.
• Work within agreed clinical protocols and NICE guidance.

Team Working:

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, allied health professionals and administrative staff.
• Participate in practice meetings, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the supervision and training of medical students, GP registrars and other learners where appropriate.

About us
Woodview Medical Centre is a high-performing, friendly training practice serving approximately 11,000 patients.

Our practice offers:

• High QOF achievement and delivery of a wide range of Enhanced Services
• Supportive GP partners and multidisciplinary team
• Training Practice status
• SystmOne clinical system
• CQC rating: Good
• Member of MWeb PCN with a comprehensive ARRS workforce

Northampton is a vibrant and growing town offering excellent parks, leisure facilities, restaurants, bars and highly regarded schools, together with a university. Surrounded by attractive villages, it has excellent transport links, being close to the M1 and only around one hour by train from central London.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
• Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
• Be on the NHSE medical performers list

Experience
Essential

• Experience working in UK general practice or an equivalent setting
• Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• IT literate, with experience using SystmOne
• Understanding of NHS primary care, QOF, enhanced services and CQC standards
• Professional, reliable and respectful approach
• Flexible and adaptable
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Enthusiasm for contributing to the continued development of the practice
• Awareness of safeguarding procedures

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).

Primary Care Careers is an equal opportunities employer.