About this role
Job summary
To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
About us
County Surgery is a small, community-focused GP practice located in Northampton, providing personalised and accessible primary care to patients in the local area. As a close-knit practice, we prioritise continuity of care, allowing patients to build trusted relationships with our clinical team.
We offer a full range of general medical services, including routine and same-day appointments, chronic disease management, preventative healthcare, and access to a multidisciplinary team supporting both physical and mental wellbeing. Our practice aims to deliver compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining a welcoming and supportive environment for patients of all ages.
County Surgery remains committed to continuous improvement, embracing best practice, and working collaboratively with local health and community services to meet the evolving needs of our population.
Job description Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance Effective management of long-term conditions Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training Ensure compliance with the appraisal process Prepare and complete the revalidation process Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:
Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
The duties list above are not exhaustive, you will be expected to complete any reasonable request from the management team.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- Qualified GP - MRCGP - General Practitioner CCT - Full GMC Registration - National Performers List registration
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 County Surgery
Address 202-204 Abington Avenue
Northampton
NN1 4QA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.countysurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)