About this role
Job summary
At Radford Medical Practice general practice is about more than appointments.Its about relationships, teamwork and making a difference to the community you serve.
we are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate GP to join our established and supportive team. Whether you are an experienced GP or newly qualified, this is an opportunity to become part of a practice where you will be valued, supported and able to provide high-quality care to your patients.
We pride ourselves on creating a working environment where colleagues genuinely look out for one another. Our team is approachable, friendly and always willing to help, with an open-door culture where GPs can discuss cases, share ideas or simply have a catch-up over a coffee. Several members of our team have been with the practice for many years, reflecting the positive and supportive culture we have built.
We understand that the right practice is about finding a place where you can enjoy your work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
At Radford Medical Practice, we offer:
A supportive and collaborative GP team where you are never working in isolation.
A manageable and well-structured workload.
Protected administration time at the beginning and end of each clinical session.
Very few home visits
Light on-call duties
Excellent administrative support to help reduce unnecessary workload and paperwork.
A culture where your wellbeing is valued and your contribution is recognised
Main duties of the job
You would be required to:
Deliver a mix of routine and urgent GP consultations (face-to-face and telephone as clinically appropriate) Manage a broad range of acute and chronic conditions Provide appropriate prescribing, investigations, and referrals Ensure safe and effective clinical decision-making and safety-netting Maintain accurate and timely clinical records Visit patients in their own homes To be involved in the teaching and training of medical students Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team Participate in clinical meetings and practice development activitiesWe are proud of the relationships we have built with our patient population. We believe continuity of care is at the heart of good general practice getting to know our patients, understanding their needs and providing consistent care leads to better outcomes and a more rewarding working day.
About us
Our practice operates from two locations: Radford Medical Practice and the Student Health Centre at Nottingham Trent University's City campus.
Our GPs are supported by an experienced and friendly multidisciplinary team, including:
Clinical Pharmacist
Pharmacy Technician
First Contact Physiotherapists
Mental Health Practitioner
Care Coordinators
Social Prescriber
GP Assistants
Experienced nursing and reception teams
Experienced Management team
This means you have the support around you to share responsibility, improve patient care and focus on the aspects of general practice you enjoy most.
Opportunities to develop
We are committed to supporting professional development and encouraging GPs to develop their interests. There are opportunities to become involved in areas such as
Supervising medical students
Quality improvement projects
Developing specialist clinical interests
Supporting the future workforce
Research
We also embrace technology to improve patient care and reduce workload, using systems including EMIS Web, Accurx, iGPR, Team Net and GP Automate alongside efficient processes for managing clinical correspondence and documentation.
If you would like to join our practice for 6 sessions per week, we would be delighted to welcome you for an informal visit or arrange a chat over coffee so you can meet the team and get a feel for what makes Radford Medical Practice a great place to work. Please contact Karen Murch on 0115 6973018 or via email [email protected] with any questions.
Job description Job responsibilities
What does a typical day look like?
Our GPs typically see 14 patients in the morning and 14 patients in the afternoon, with a mix of face to face and telephone appointments and dedicated time for administration at the start and end of each session.
We believe this structure allows you to manage your workload effectively while still providing the level of care our patients deserve. You will have time to complete clinical tasks, follow up results and manage your workload within your working day.
We aim to provide a predictable working pattern that allows you to maintain a good work-life balance.
Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines
In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of clinical audit Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
Desirable
Experience of QOF Experience of ICB initiatives General understanding of the GMS contract An interest in Gynaecology Interest in Student Health Interest in Mental Health Interest in sexual health/contraception
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Desirable
Emis user skills
Qualifications Essential
Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP Eligibility to practice in the UK independently Full GMC Registration NHS 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).
Employer details Employer name Radford Medical Practice
Address Radford Health Centre
Ilkeston Road
Nottingham
NG7 3GW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.radfordmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)