About this role
Job summary
Salaried GP Earls Barton Medical Centre & Penvale Park Medical Centre
We are looking for an enthusiastic and patient-focused Salaried GP to join our friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking team across Earls Barton Medical Centre and Penvale Park Medical Centre. This is an excellent opportunity to work in well-established practices that are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate primary care while promoting a healthy work-life balance.
As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will benefit from a collaborative working environment, experienced clinical and administrative support, and opportunities to develop your clinical interests. We value innovation, teamwork, and continuous professional development, and we encourage our GPs to contribute to service improvement and the future direction of our practices.
If you are looking for a welcoming practice where your ideas are valued, your wellbeing is supported, and you can make a real difference to your patients and community, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Role
The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care to our registered patient population across Earls Barton Medical Centre and Penvale Park Medical Centre. The role includes undertaking face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations; diagnosing and managing acute and chronic medical conditions; prescribing medication; reviewing test results; and making appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services.
The post holder will work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of safe, effective, and responsive clinical care. They will participate in practice meetings, clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to the teaching and supervision of other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
The role also includes maintaining accurate clinical records, adhering to GMC and NHS standards, and supporting the practices in achieving high standards of patient care and service delivery.
About us
About Us
Earls Barton Medical Centre and Penvale Park Medical Centre are two well-established GP practices committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred healthcare to our local communities. Together, we serve a diverse patient population with a strong focus on continuity of care, clinical excellence, and compassionate service.
Our practices are supported by a skilled multidisciplinary team, including experienced GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapists, Mental Health Practitioners, Social Prescribers, and a dedicated administrative and management team. We work collaboratively to ensure patients receive timely, effective, and holistic care.
We are committed to innovation and continuous improvement, embracing new ways of working and digital technologies to enhance patient access and outcomes. We also place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, professional development, and creating a positive, supportive working environment where every team member is valued.
Joining our practices offers the opportunity to be part of a friendly, forward-thinking team that is passionate about delivering outstanding primary care while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.
Job description Job responsibilities Job Description Salaried GPJob Title
Salaried General Practitioner (GP)
LocationEarls Barton Medical Centre & Penvale Park Medical Centre (Based at Penvale Park Medical Centre)
Responsible toGP Partners and Practice Manager
Job SummaryThe Salaried GP will provide comprehensive, high-quality primary medical care to the registered patient population across Earls Barton Medical Centre and Penvale Park Medical Centre. The post holder will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care while supporting the ongoing development of the practices.
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality clinical care through face-to-face, telephone, video, and online consultations.Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.Prescribe medication in accordance with local and national guidelines.Review and act upon laboratory results, clinical correspondence, and diagnostic investigations in a timely manner.Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services.Develop and implement evidence-based management plans in partnership with patients.Maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic patient records using the clinical system.Participate in home visits where appropriate.Contribute to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in accordance with practice and national policies.Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals.Participate in practice meetings, clinical governance activities, significant event reviews, and quality improvement projects.Support the achievement of QOF, Enhanced Services, and other contractual requirements where applicable.Contribute to teaching, supervision, and mentoring of GP trainees, medical students, or other healthcare professionals if required.Maintain professional registration and participate in annual appraisal and revalidation.Comply with GMC guidance, NHS regulations, and practice policies relating to confidentiality, infection prevention and control, equality and diversity, information governance, and health and safety.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Essential Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC). Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List. MRCGP (or equivalent qualification). Excellent clinical knowledge and diagnostic skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centred care. Good organisational and time management skills. Understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement.
Desirable
Desirable Experience working in UK General Practice. Interest in developing a clinical specialty. Experience supervising GP trainees or medical students. Experience with EMIS Web. Participation in service development or leadership initiatives.
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 Earls Barton & Penvale Park Medical Centre
Address Penvale Park Medical Centre
Hardwick Road
Northampton
NN4 0GP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.4mygp.info/ (Opens in a new tab)