About this role
Job summary
We are part of Suffolk Primary Care, which is a group of GP practices delivering patient care across Suffolk. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and flexible salaried GP, with excellent interpersonal skills, to join our fantastic team at Derby Road Surgery in Ipswich.
The vacancy is for 6 sessions per week, across a Monday (2), Tuesday (2) and 2 sessions to be completed outside of core hours each week; these out of hours sessions will be paid at an enhanced rate of pay. Flexibility is crucial to accommodate training, holidays and occasional sickness.
Derby Road Surgery supports in excess of 19,000 patients from a diverse range of backgrounds. We have an established team with a strong focus on customer service and on developing and nurturing staff in order to deliver excellent standards of patient care. We would love to hear from candidates with healthcare experience.
We use SystmOne and askmyGP to facilitate effective and efficient ways of working.
You should be able to work calmly and professionally as part of a team, with the ability to multi-task. A strong command of written and spoken English with an excellent telephone manner is a must. Good time management skills and the ability to follow protocols and or instruction and attention to detail is essential.
We offer a competitive salary along with other employee benefits, and the opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme.
We plan to hold interviews w/c 17th August 2026
Main duties of the job
As agreed in co-operative practice with colleagues, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, On Call, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. To include the designated share of workflow and pathology reports.
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
Engaging with activities such as the QOF, LES/DES and other additional work essential for providing a full service for patients
In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health Providing counselling and health education Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) and the CCG whenever this is clinically appropriate In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
About us
Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Benefits of Working with SPC
NHS Pension Scheme:
Defined benefits scheme Life insurance Family benefits, including adult dependents & children's pensions Ill health benefits 23.7% employer contribution Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme:
Low monthly payments, no deposit, no credit check Fully comprehensive insurance, servicing, tyres & breakdown cover Up to £2,000 annual SPC contribution (subject to conditions) Flexible Working Arrangements:
GP remote working options to accommodate personal commitments
Additional Benefits:
Eye care vouchers Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new starters Minimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees, with enhancements for long service Enhanced maternity & paternity terms High street discounts via our online portal Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, and gym memberships
At SPC, we invest in our staffs professional growth and well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
As agreed in co-operative practice with colleagues, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, On Call, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. To include the designated share of workflow and pathology reports. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness Engaging with activities such as the QOF, LES/DES and other additional work essential for providing a full service for patients In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Collecting data for audit purposes Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) and the CCG whenever this is clinically appropriate In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Duty GP Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing the clinical workflow, triaging requests and supporting the sorting team in allocating workload appropriately
Responding to urgent online request requests and any medical emergencies in the practice
Supporting other clinicians in the building as needed
Other responsibilities within the organisation:
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, CQC A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation Contributing to the housekeeping and updating of computer-based patient records. To comply with the Practice IT policy Contributing to read-coding patient data Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Chronic disease management Primary prevention and screening services Clinical governance Delivery of QOF targets Self-audit and reflection Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
Working in Primary Care Working with SystmOne Willingness to use online platform for patient access Interest in a particular disease area and willingness to take on a leadership role in this area
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC registration with licence to practice Entry on Medical Performers List General Practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained/Certificate of Completion (CCT) in General Practice/Certificate confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR) or equivalent Holder of MRCGP or equivalent
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 Derby Road Practice
Address 52 Derby Road
Ipswich
IP3 8DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.derbyroadpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)