About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and forward-thinking Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while making a meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of our local community.
As an autonomous practitioner, you will provide comprehensive, evidence-based medical care to our practice population, working in accordance with the General Medical Services (GMS) contract and the General Medical Council's Good Medical Practice standards. You will play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and accessible primary care while helping to shape and continuously improve the services we provide.
Beyond your clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to the leadership and development of the practice by working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, supporting service improvement, and fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and excellence. You will have opportunities to mentor and supervise colleagues, participate in quality improvement and clinical governance activities, and help develop the next generation of healthcare professionals.
If you are committed to providing exceptional patient care and are looking to join a welcoming practice where your expertise, ideas, and professional development are genuinely valued, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a valued member of the clinical team, I deliver compassionate, high-quality, patient-centred care in line with the Primary Care Contract, NICE guidance, and professional standards. I assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with acute, urgent, long-term, and complex conditions, providing safe, evidence-based care and emergency treatment within my scope of practice.
I undertake comprehensive physical and psychological assessments, develop personalised care plans, and make appropriate referrals to specialist services. I prescribe safely in accordance with national and local guidelines, complete medication reviews, and maintain accurate, timely electronic patient records.
I promote health education, disease prevention, and self-management, empowering patients to achieve the best possible health outcomes. Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and the wider multidisciplinary team, I contribute to coordinated, safe, and effective care.
I actively support clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, anticipatory care planning, QOF, and service development to enhance patient outcomes and practice performance. Committed to lifelong learning, I maintain compliance with safeguarding, appraisal, revalidation, mandatory training, and continuing professional development while promoting a culture of teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement across the practice and Primary Care Network.
About us
We are a friendly, patient-focused GP training practice located in the heart of Long Eaton, ideally situated between Nottingham and Derby, with excellent transport links and Junction 25 of the M1 less than two miles away.
Serving a registered population of approximately 5,800 patients, we are proud of our reputation for delivering high-quality, compassionate primary care within a supportive and collaborative environment. We are looking for a GP who shares our commitment to providing outstanding patient-centred care, maintaining our excellent QOF performance, and contributing to the continued development of our practice.
As a well-established training practice, we are committed to education, innovation, and continuous improvement. We are fully computerised using TPP SystmOne and continue to develop as a paper-light practice.
You will join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team comprising experienced GPs, a dedicated nursing team, Healthcare Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician, together with an efficient, welcoming, and supportive administrative team. We foster a positive working culture where teamwork, professional development, and work-life balance are valued, making this an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a thriving and forward-thinking practice.
Job description Job responsibilities Role Purpose
As a Salaried GP, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care within a supportive multidisciplinary team. You will deliver safe, evidence-based clinical care while contributing to the ongoing development of the practice, supporting quality improvement, and promoting excellent patient outcomes.
Working collaboratively with GP partners, clinicians and the wider practice team, you will help deliver accessible, responsive and compassionate healthcare to our registered population, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, clinical governance and patient safety.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical CareYou will:
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based medical care to the registered patient population.
Assess, diagnose and manage acute, chronic and complex medical conditions using a holistic, patient-centred approach.
Develop and implement appropriate management plans, referring patients to secondary care, community services or other agencies when clinically indicated.
Prioritise and manage urgent, complex and emergency presentations, initiating appropriate treatment and emergency care where required.
Manage patients with long-term conditions in accordance with national guidance and local care pathways.
Promote health prevention, wellbeing and self-management, supporting patients to adopt healthier lifestyles and improve long-term health outcomes.
Prescribe safely, effectively and cost-efficiently in accordance with NICE guidance, local prescribing policies and best practice.
Undertake structured medication reviews and optimise prescribing to improve patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Contribute to anticipatory care planning and proactive management of patients with complex health needs.
Clinical AdministrationYou will:
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant clinical records.
Complete referrals, investigations, prescriptions, reports and other clinical correspondence promptly and accurately.
Process repeat prescriptions and other administrative requests in accordance with practice protocols.
Ensure all clinical documentation supports continuity, quality and patient safety.
Quality Improvement and Clinical GovernanceYou will:
Deliver care in accordance with national clinical guidance, local pathways and evidence-based practice.
Participate in clinical audit, Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) delivery and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to service redesign, innovation and the ongoing development of practice systems.
Support effective clinical governance, risk management and patient safety processes.
Comply with safeguarding legislation, information governance, infection prevention and all relevant professional standards.
Teamworking and LeadershipYou will:
Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, sharing workload fairly and supporting colleagues.
Develop positive working relationships with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals and administrative staff.
Participate actively in practice meetings, multidisciplinary team discussions and clinical education sessions.
Support the wider Primary Care Network (PCN) and work collaboratively with external healthcare providers to improve patient care.
Take delegated responsibility for specific clinical areas, including Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) workstreams or other agreed service developments.
Professional DevelopmentYou will:
Maintain professional registration and practise in accordance with General Medical Council (GMC) standards.
Participate fully in annual appraisal and five-yearly revalidation.
Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and demonstrate lifelong learning.
Contribute to education, mentoring and the professional development of colleagues where appropriate.
Promote a culture of learning, reflection and continuous improvement across the practice.
Professional ResponsibilitiesYou will:
Comply with all practice policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
Maintain high standards of confidentiality, professionalism and ethical practice.
Demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of patient care and team working.
Actively contribute to maintaining a positive, respectful and supportive working environment.
Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the role, commensurate with your skills and experience, to meet the changing needs of the practice.
What We're Looking ForWe are seeking a motivated and compassionate GP who is committed to delivering outstanding patient care and enjoys working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team. You will be an excellent communicator with strong clinical judgement, a commitment to continuous improvement and a desire to contribute positively to the ongoing success of the practice.
Why Join Us?We are committed to providing an environment where our clinicians can thrive professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We offer:
A supportive and approachable GP partnership.
A friendly multidisciplinary team.
Opportunities to develop clinical interests and portfolio careers.
Protected learning and professional development.
A culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
A practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
Desirable
*Outstanding clinical knowledge and consultation skills commensurate with those of an experienced General Practitioner. *Demonstrates a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. *Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and primary care clinical systems (e.g. EMIS Web, SystmOne). *Sound understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement, clinical audit, and risk management processes. *Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records. *Demonstrates professional judgement by working within own scope of practice and recognising when referral or escalation to GP colleagues or other services is appropriate. *Experience of telephone and face-to-face triage, with the ability to assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of acute and chronic presentations. *Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen actively, communicate honestly and compassionately, and provide empathetic care in challenging or distressing situations. *Good understanding of local pathology requesting and results management processes, with the ability to interpret results appropriately and communicate outcomes and clinical advice effectively to patients. *Competence in assessing and managing acute deterioration and exacerbations of long-term conditions in line with current clinical guidance. *Good knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies, and procedures relating to both children and adults. *Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD), reflective practice, and maintaining clinical competence. *Holds, or is willing to obtain, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. *Meets occupational health clearance requirements. *Flexible approach to working patterns, including the ability to work outside core practice hours where service needs require. *Access to own transport and willingness to travel regularly across the locality to support service delivery.
Experience Essential
*Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team *Experience of working in a primary care environment *Experience of providing home visits *Minimum of two years as a salaried GP *General understanding of the primary care contract *Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
Desirable
An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
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 College Street Medical Practice
Address 86 College Street
Long Eaton
Nottingham
NG10 4NP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.collegestreetmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)