About this role
Job summary
GP Partner or Salaried GP (with a View to Partnership)
3-7 Sessions | Sherwood, Nottingham
An opportunity has arisen to join our well-established GP practice in Sherwood, Nottingham, following the retirement of one of our long-standing GP Partners.
We are looking for either an experienced GP wishing to join us as a Partner, or a Salaried GP who is interested in developing into Partnership in the future.
We care for a list of approximately 5,000 patients and are proud to be an Outstanding CQC-rated practice, recognised for delivering consistently high-quality, personalised care. We consistently achieve high performance in QOF and Enhanced Services and, despite our relatively small size, have built a strong reputation for excellent patient care. We were ranked amongst the highest-performing GP practices in Nottingham City in the 2026 GP Patient Survey and continue to receive consistently excellent feedback through the NHS Friends and Family Test.
About us
We remain committed to the principles of traditional general practice. Our GPs have personalised patient lists, allowing them to build lasting relationships with patients and provide genuine continuity of care.
At the same time, we are progressive in our approach, embracing new ways of working where they improve patient care while retaining the values that matter most.
Main duties of the job
A supportive team
Our clinical team is supported by:
Senior GP Partner with 30+ years experience.Two experienced full-time Practice Nurses. PCN Pharmacists, FCP and a mental health practitioner. A proactive and experienced management team, with over 10 years' service. A knowledgeable and well-trained administrative team who actively support clinicians, helping to ensure patient care remains the focus of the working day.We are fortunate to have a stable team with many long-serving members of staff who know our patients and each other well. We believe that a supportive working environment benefits everyone, our patients included.
Work-life balance
We know that general practice is demanding and believe it should also be sustainable.
We organise our workload so that, wherever possible, practice work is completed within normal working hours. We believe that time away from work is essential for delivering high-quality patient care, and we actively support our team in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Supporting your career
We regularly invest in staff development and encourage our GPs to develop portfolio careers or specialist interests, whether that is Women's Health, Occupational Health, research or another area of expertise.
About us
We recognise that Partnership can feel like a significant step. One of our GP Partners has worked at the practice for over 20 years and has a particular interest in mentoring GPs who are taking that next step in their career. Whether you are ready to become a Partner now or would like to develop into the role over time, you will be well supported.
We would love to hear from you if you are looking for:
Excellent continuity of care. A supportive and experienced team. High clinical standards. A healthy work-life balance. Opportunities to develop your own clinical interests. A genuine opportunity to help shape the future of a successful practice. If you're looking for a practice where patients are known, colleagues are supported and Partnership remains both rewarding and sustainable, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Informal visits and conversations are warmly welcomed. We'd be delighted to show prospective applicants around the practice, introduce them to the team and answer any questions before they decide whether to apply.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To work as a GP Partner providing high-quality, patient-centred medical care while contributing to the strategic leadership, development and long-term success of the practice.
The successful applicant will share responsibility for the clinical, operational and financial sustainability of the practice, working collaboratively with fellow partners, the Practice Manager and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive NHS primary medical services to registered patients.Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based clinical care.Undertake surgery consultations, telephone consultations and home visits as appropriate.Maintain personalised patient lists to support continuity of care.Participate in duty doctor sessions where required.Review pathology results, correspondence and clinical documents.Prescribe safely in accordance with national and local guidance.Participate in safeguarding, significant event reviews and clinical governance activities.Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.Participate in multidisciplinary working to ensure high-quality patient care.Partnership ResponsibilitiesAs a GP Partner you will contribute to the overall leadership and management of the practice, including:
Contributing to the strategic direction of the practice.Supporting service development and quality improvement.Working collaboratively with fellow partners to ensure the long-term sustainability of the practice.Supporting compliance with contractual, regulatory and CQC requirements.Participating in practice business meetings and partner decision-making.Working alongside the Practice Manager in developing practice policies and operational procedures.Promoting a positive and supportive practice culture.Specific partnership responsibilities will be shared according to individual experience, interests and expertise.
Leadership ResponsibilitiesSupport and mentor members of the clinical team where appropriate.Promote excellent communication across the multidisciplinary team.Encourage innovation and continuous improvement.Foster a positive learning environment for all staff.Support the development of future services to meet the needs of our patient population.Quality and GovernanceThe successful applicant will:
Contribute to maintaining the practice's Outstanding standards.Participate in QOF and Enhanced Service delivery.Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.Support clinical governance and risk management processes.Contribute to learning from significant events and patient feedback.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS MRCGP
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 Sherrington Park Medical Practice
Address Sherrington Park Medical Practice
402 Mansfield Road
Nottingham
NG5 2EJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sherringtonpark.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)