Details
Date posted: 16 June 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: A5215-26-0000
Job locations: St Marks Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 0SZ

Job summary
Swanpool Medical Centre has an exciting opportunity for a salaried GP to join our friendly, hardworking and patient focused practice in Tipton, Black Country. We are a large practice with an ethos that focusses on high quality patient care with a holistic approach in improving the health needs of our local community.

We are looking for a team player with the enthusiasm to make a difference to our practice and patients with a real interest in making a difference in health inequalities.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated GP to undertake a variety of duties including surgery face to face consultations, telephone triage, duty doctor, path labs, docman, prescriptions and queries on a day to day basis.

The post-holder will be expected to undertake all normal duties, making professional and autonomous decisions and all responsibilities associated within a GP working within primary care.

There is scope for further development in terms of lead roles, specialty interests and support in progression.

About us
Swanpool Medical Centre was established over 30 years ago, has a list size of approximately 9000. An on-going approach has enabled us to tailor our processes in various aspects of the everyday running of the practice with the best interests of our patients. Our reception and admin team work exceptionally hard directing patients to the most appropriate care ensuring they are seen by the most suitable health care professional first time.

Job responsibilities
To work as a practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Subject to change depending on the practice needs.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent Medical Degree
• Qualified GP MRCGP - General practitioner certificate of completion of training CCT
• Full GMC registration

Experience
Essential

• Worked in General Practice
• Understanding of Patient Demand in deprived areas
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues
• Understanding of the role of teamwork in providing quality services
• Experience in Chronic Disease Management
• Experience of teaching in general practice and a clear commitment to mentor our medical students.
• Experience in maintaining patients records at an acceptable standard for audit purposes
• To understand the patients perspective in developing and delivering quality services

Desirable

• Ability to use MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet etc
• The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• Ability to support and mentor Medical Students
• Positive Attitude
• Effective team worker
• Self-Motivated and enthusiastic
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexibly and with uncertainty in a developing and changing environment
• Ability to work with diversity
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Education
• A clear perspective of personal development needs
• Patient centred approach to care

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).