Join Our Team at Woodside Medical Practice

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Woodside Medical Practice is proud to deliver tailored, high-quality care to a diverse patient list of 6,500. We're a forward-thinking, friendly team offering:

• 15-minute appointments to support thoughtful, patient-centred care
• Clinical and pastoral support, with mentorship and a sociable, collaborative environment
• Excellent learning opportunities and CPD
• Private car park for staff convenience
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Competitive salary and 6 weeks annual leave
• Duty sessions: one per week
• 3:1 clinical to admin time to protect your clinical focus

We are currently seeking cover for Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. If you value supportive teamwork, protected time, and meaningful patient care we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
We provide General Medical Services, Enhanced Services, and actively contribute to Primary Care Network initiatives, in line with our GMS and other contractual commitments. We also offer regular practice meetings and strong support for continuing professional development.

About us
We are a well-established team with a real family feel. The practice is currently led by 2 GP Partners and supported by 4 Salaried GPs. Our clinical team includes 1 Practice Nurse, a Pharmacist Technician, a Treatment Co-ordinator, and a First Contact MSK Specialist.

Our experienced administrative team provides strong operational support, with an Admin Leader in post to oversee day-to-day coordination.

We'd be delighted to welcome prospective applicants for an informal chat and tour of the practice.

Job responsibilities
Role Overview
This document outlines the core activities and responsibilities expected of you while working at Woodside Medical Practice. You will be required to undertake the full range of reasonable duties expected of a General Practitioner, including surgeries, home visits, medical examinations, and other day-to-day clinical tasks. You will not be expected to engage in practice administration such as financial planning or business management.

Key Responsibilities

• You will provide healthcare and medical services to all registered patients.
• You will participate in the Duty GP rota as scheduled.
• You may be required to undertake home visits within the practice area when clinically appropriate.
• You will manage clinical correspondence, test results, and patient-related documentation.
• You will offer patients informed choices when referring to Secondary Care.
• You are expected to maintain accurate electronic records in line with Practice protocols and Quality & Outcomes Framework requirements.
• You will engage with clinical governance systems approved by the Partnership and Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin ICB.
• You will respond to medication queries, prescribe appropriately, and refer to internal or external clinicians as needed.
• You will review and action tasks delegated by clinical or administrative colleagues that relate to patient care.
• You will follow up on results, imaging, and correspondence generated during your consultations.
• You will liaise with members of the Primary Care Health Team and external agencies to maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, colleagues, and services such as Pharmacy First.
• You may be asked to undertake private work considered outside the NHS, including medical examinations, certificates, and reports.
• You will participate in continuing professional development, both during protected learning time and at external events.
• You are expected to contribute to clinical meetings and Practice development sessions to maintain high standards of care.
• You will attend monthly Clinical Meetings to review and reflect on patient care.

Additional Information
Further details are available on request.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Previous GP experience is desirable

Desirable

• You must be a fully qualified GP on the GP Performers List

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.