About this role
Job summary
We are looking for someone who genuinely wants to be a partner, & brings with them the excitement, enthusiasm & drive to help us continue to build our team.
We are incredibly fortunate to have an experienced team of clinical & non-clinical staff, all with real devotion to what they do, & desire to work as a team. And we want YOU to join us!!!
To start with a 4 session salaried GP with a structured induction and development plan towards partnership (6-9 months)
Main duties of the job
As we are looking for a salaried GP to progress to partner in a short time frame, initially we are looking at 4 clinical sessions & an additional admin & prescription allocation. (this will enable our future new partner to start to suss out how to improve on our current systems!)
As a GP Partner you will be both a clinician and a business owner. You will hold clinical governance accountability, strategic leadership responsibility, financial and property ownership, and shared risk for the entire practice. Enthusiastic contributions to clinical quality, CQC compliance, leadership, strategic planning, PCN engagement, and practice stability
About us
We are a circa 10,800 patient training practice, in a purpose built building, with a strong governance culture, a supportive multidisciplinary team; and a commitment to safe, sustainable general practice. Our partners work closely with our Practice Manager and leadership team to maintain a calm, organised environment where clinicians can thrive. Dorridge Surgery carries a strong tradition in maintaining clinical and educational development.
We have an incredible team made up of currently 2 partners, Salaried GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Physio, Prescribing Paramedic, and an experienced nursing team with diabetic and respiratory specialisms.
As a successful training practice, almost all our GPs, including partners, have trained with us, which we find testament to the quality of teaching, and the family and supportive culture we have nurtured for many years.
We are a total triage practice going on over 2 years now, and our patients love it.
Our Friends & Family rating is consistently 95 percent and above positive, and we regularly get 250 to 300 responses to FFT every month.
Job description Job responsibilities
Role Purpose
To progress from a Salaried GP to Partner within 6 to 9 months
The GP Partner is a clinician leader and co owner of the practice, jointly responsible for
Safe, effective clinical care Strategic direction and long term sustainability Clinical governance and regulatory compliance Financial stewardship and property ownership Leadership of staff, culture, and operational boundaries Representing the practice within the PCN and wider NHS system
Core Clinical Responsibilities
Provide high quality clinical care to patients
Deliver consultations, home visits, duty doctor sessions
Provide safe prescribing aligned to national/local guidance
Complete clinical admin: referrals, results, repeat prescriptions, coding
Lead or contribute to clinical audits, QOF, DES, ESO, PCN delivery
Support clinical safety: SEAs, complaints, medicines governance
Clinical Governance Responsibilities
Uphold GMC Good Medical Practice
Ensure compliance with CQC Safe, Effective, Responsive, Well Led
Maintain and review clinical protocols
Act as lead for agreed clinical areas e.g., safeguarding, LTCs, prescribing
Participate in governance meetings and evidence preparation
Action guidance from NHSE, ICB, MHRA, CQCStrategic & Leadership Responsibilities
Define and implement practice strategy
Contribute to long term planning and service development
Maintain continuity and stability of the partnership
Identify opportunities for innovation and enhanced services
Represent the practice at PCN & ICB meetings
Support partner cohesion and collective decision making
Financial & Business Responsibilities
Share financial risk and reward
Participate in financial planning, budgeting, and accounts review
Support income optimisation and cost control
Contribute to premises management, property ownership, and capital planning
Staff & Culture Responsibilities
Model professional, respectful, supportive behaviour
Support staff wellbeing and psychological safety
Participate in recruitment, induction, appraisals, and disciplinary processes
Support training for registrars, ARRS roles.
Maintain morale and team cohesion
Decision Making Responsibilities
Make evidence based decisions
Document decisions through governance logs
Uphold agreed actions and avoid undermining
Avoid reactive or emotional decision making
Support risk based discussions and mitigation
Partnership Responsibilities
Attend partnership meetings and contribute constructively
Engage in strategic reviews and partner development
Participate in conflict resolution and mediation if required
Complete induction and probation typically 6 to 9 months
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GMC registered GP Commitment to partnership model AND BUY IN Strong clinical governance understanding Collaborative leadership style Financial awareness Ability to manage risk and complexity High reliability and follow through
Desirable
proven experience in lead roles such as safeguarding, prescribing, LTCs, QI PCN or system leadership experience
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 Dorridge Surgery
Address Dorridge Surgery
3 Avenue Road
Dorridge
Solihull
West Midlands
B93 8LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dorridgesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)