Job summaryJoin a stable, forward-looking partnership with a positive view for the future of General Practice in Kendal. As part of our strategic commitment to strengthening the leadership of the practice, we are seeking an additional GP Partner to help shape services, support our growing population and contribute to the continued success of The James Cochrane Practice.
This newly created partnership opportunity offers the chance to combine excellent clinical practice with meaningful involvement in the future development of primary care services in Kendal.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking GP Partner to join our established and successful team in Kendal, on the edge of the Lake District National Park.
This is not a replacement vacancy. As part of our long-term strategic vision, we are looking to strengthen and expand our partnership team by appointing an additional GP Partner who will help shape the future direction of the practice and contribute to the continued development of services for our patients and local community.
We are a stable, financially secure and ambitious partnership with a strong commitment to high-quality patient care, innovation and sustainability. We see this appointment as an investment in the future leadership of the practice and an opportunity for the right individual to play a key role in our continued success.
Informal enquiries welcome: to emma.turner44@nhs.net (Practice Operations Manager) or Dr Ed Clarke, GP Chair
Main duties of the job- Have a strong background in modern primary care
- Are interested in partnership and long-term leadership within general practice
- Enjoy collaborative working and contributing to strategic decision-making
- Have experience of, or a keen interest in, developing additional clinical services
- Have a particular interest in helping grow and expand our ENT service provision, alongside exploring other opportunities to enhance local patient care
About usWe are a two-site, part-dispensing training practice serving approximately 17,100 patients across Kendal and the surrounding area. We have a well-established multidisciplinary team, strong PCN relationships and an excellent reputation for delivering patient-centred care.
We provide a wide range of enhanced services, including:
- Minor surgery
- Women's health and menopause services
- Mens health appointments
- Coil and implant fitting
- GPwER Dermatology services
- GPwER ENT clinics
- Frailty and care home support services
We are proud of our supportive culture, high clinical standards and commitment to continuous improvement. We invest time in our management and wider practice teams with training, teambuilding, and practice development.
What We Offer- Stable and supportive partnership
- Well-maintained partner-owned premises
- High QOF achievement
- Weekly clinical MDT meetings
- Protected daily coffee time with colleagues
- Opportunities to develop clinical and leadership interests
- Excellent PCN relationships and multidisciplinary support
- Strong focus on work-life balance and fair workload allocation
- A positive Quality Improvement culture with continual investment in service development
Kendal offers an exceptional quality of life, combining vibrant market-town living with immediate access to the Lake District National Park and Yorkshire Dales. It is an ideal place to build both a rewarding career and a fulfilling lifestyle.
Job responsibilities- Play a lead role in the practice
- Work with and provide support for other members of the primary health care team
- Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting clinical problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
- Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
- Cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate
- Develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols as well wider guidance such as that from NICE
- Ensure appropriate follow up of patients
- Record clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards
- Participate in clinical audits, and learning event analyses and practice meetings
- Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions avoiding hand-written prescriptions.
- Prescribe generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance)
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- The applicant must be a qualified GP with full GMC registration licence to practice, on a performers list and have a UK drivers licence
ExperienceDesirable- Experience of working in a GP practice using EMIS
- Trained as Educational Supervisor
Personal QualitiesEssential- Adaptable and forward looking with problem solving and a 'solutions focused' approach
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to listen and empathise
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Competent time management and organisational skills
- Observance of strict confidentiality
- Computer literate
Desirable- Enjoys a semi-rural lifestyle
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: The James Cochrane Practice
Address: Helme Chase Surgery, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7HR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jamescochranepractice.co.uk/ (Apply through our website)
