About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate GP to join our team, dedicated to providing high-quality patient care.
The Practice is committed to delivering high quality patient care which requires us to have a supportive and cohesive team.
We currently have 4 sessions available in our team.
The location will be The Meadows Surgery, Thrapston NN14 4GD.
We offer Terms and Conditions equivalent to the BMA model contract.
If you are looking for a new GP role, we very much look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
Deliver safe, evidence based clinical care including acute, chronic, and preventative consultations. Work efficiently with the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate patient allocation and reduce unnecessary GP workload. Provide continuity of care and support complex cases, with particular benefit from mental health colleagues. Contribute to improved workflow by minimising unnecessary admin through effective delegation and process optimisation. Participate in clinical meetings, MDT discussions, and monthly protected learning time. Engage in personal development and appraisal processes, with opportunities for progression into leadership roles. Uphold the organisations values, fostering a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture.
About us
The Meadows is a well established and highly regarded practice serving a list size of 6500 patients.
Our clinical team includes Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and First Contact Physiotherapists. This structure allows patients to be seen by the most appropriate clinician and supports safe, efficient care delivery.
Job description Job responsibilities
This role is for an experienced General Practitioner who values safe practice, clear communication and working as part of a team that takes care of both patients and staff.
Applicants must have a minimum of 12 months post qualification experience working in a UK GP Practice.
About the role
This role is suited to a confident, experienced General Practitioner who is comfortable working autonomously, managing clinical risk and contributing to the smooth running of a busy general practice.
You will provide high-quality general medical services to the registered patient population and deliver safe, effective clinical care in line with professional and contractual standards.
Key responsibilities
You will:
Independently assess, diagnose and manage complex and routine presentations
Manage acute illness and deterioration safely and decisively
Provide ongoing care for patients with long-term conditions
Deliver face to face, telephone and online consultations as required
Prescribe safely and appropriately in line with local and national guidance
Refer patients to other services using agreed pathways
Review, interpret and act on investigation results
Complete clinical administration accurately and in a timely way
Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records
How you will work
You will:
Work autonomously while being part of a collaborative and supportive GP team
Share responsibility for workload fairly and safely
Support continuity of care where possible
Contribute to practice decision-making and service development
Attend and contribute to practice meetings
Support, mentor or supervise other clinicians where appropriate
Governance and quality
You will:
Take an active role in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement
Contribute to significant event reviews and learning from patient safety events
Fulfil safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children
Work in line with practice policies, procedures and current legislation
Promote a culture of high clinical standards, learning and accountability
Professional responsibilities
You will:
Practise in line with General Medical Council standards
Maintain appraisal and revalidation requirements
Commit to ongoing professional development
Act with integrity, accountability and sound clinical judgement at all times
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
You must have: A minimum of 12 months experience working as a General Practitioner in a United Kingdom general practice. Experience of managing a full range of routine and complex presentations independently Experience of assessing and managing acute illness and clinical deterioration Experience of providing ongoing care for patients with long-term conditions Experience of safe prescribing and medicines management Experience of completing clinical administration accurately and promptly, including referrals and results management Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team Experience of contributing to clinical governance activity, including audit or quality improvement Experience of providing day-to-day clinical leadership, leading by example and supporting colleagues where appropriate
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 Mayfield
Address The Meadows Surgery
Meadow Lane
Thrapston
Northampton
NN14 4GD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westonfavelhealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)