About this role
Job summary
Aspen Medical Practice is seeking a Salaried GP to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking team. We believe excellent patient care depends on giving clinicians the time and support they need to work safely and sustainably. Our standard GP clinics include ten 15-minute face-to-face appointments, four protected follow-up telephone slots and 1 hour 10 minutes of protected administration time per session.
We care for approximately 32,000 patients and have invested in a large multidisciplinary team, dedicated administrative support and structured appointment templates to help reduce GP workload and support continuity of care. GPs work within a collaborative Duty Hub model, providing access to colleagues for advice and support throughout the day.
This is a permanent role for 4-8 sessions per week. Flexible working arrangements will be considered, although we are particularly interested in candidates who can work on Mondays and/or Wednesdays. The successful candidate will also participate in our Extended Access service through either an evening or Saturday session.
We welcome applicants with additional clinical interests and can support involvement in teaching, training, quality improvement and service development activities. As a training practice, we promote a positive culture where professional development, wellbeing and work-life balance are valued.
Benefits include six weeks' annual leave plus one week's study leave (pro rata), NHS Pension and free parking.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care services to the registered population of Aspen Medical Practice.
Working as part of a large and supportive multidisciplinary team, responsibilities will include:
Providing routine and urgent GP consultations, including telephone consultations and home visits where appropriate. Assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Developing patient-centred management plans in line with current clinical guidance. Managing test results, clinical correspondence, prescriptions and other patient-related administration. Participating in duty doctor sessions within a structured and supportive Duty Hub model. Working collaboratively with pharmacists, nurses, frailty specialists, mental health practitioners, social prescribers and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Contributing to quality improvement, clinical governance and practice development activities. Attending practice meetings and Protected Learning Time sessions.
Our appointment model is designed to support safe and sustainable working, with standard face-to-face clinics typically comprising ten 15-minute appointments, four protected follow-up telephone slots and 1 hour 10 minutes of protected administration time per session.
About us
Aspen Medical Practice is one of the largest GP practices in Gloucestershire, caring for approximately 32,000 patients with the support of more than 140 colleagues working across a broad multidisciplinary team.
We are committed to providing excellent patient care while creating a sustainable and rewarding place to work. We have invested in multidisciplinary services, digital systems and administrative support to help ensure GPs can focus on clinical care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Our team includes experienced GPs, pharmacists, nurses, frailty specialists, mental health practitioners, social prescribers, care coordinators and dedicated administrative teams. This approach helps ensure patients are seen by the most appropriate professional while supporting continuity of care and reducing unnecessary GP workload.
We are proud of our supportive and inclusive culture. Staff wellbeing is important to us, and benefits include six weeks' annual leave plus one week's study leave (pro rata), NHS Pension membership, free parking, monthly Protected Learning Time events and enhanced sickness allowance. We actively listen to staff feedback and use it to improve our services and working practices.
We warmly welcome informal visits and would be delighted to show you around, introduce you to the team and answer any questions you may have. For further information or to arrange an informal visit,please contact: [email protected]
Job description Job responsibilities
1. Job Details
Job Title: Salaried General Practitioner (GP) Contract Type: Permanent Sessions: 48 sessions per week (full-time or part-time)
Working Days: We aim to be flexible regarding session allocation and working patterns. To support patient demand and team continuity, we are particularly interested in candidates able to work on Mondays and/or Wednesdays and to participate in our extended access service.
2. Job Summary
The post-holder will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care services to the registered population of Aspen Medical Practice in line with the GMS contract, national guidance, and evidence-based practice.
The successful candidate will:
Deliver comprehensive general medical services to Aspen patients. Manage a varied clinical caseload within a primary care setting. Participate in the duty doctor rota within a supportive multidisciplinary team structure, with clear processes in place to ensure safe and manageable workload distribution. Contribute to clinical governance, audit, teaching, and practice development activities. Receive protected PLT time in line with the Practice PLT schedule.
3. Person specification
Essential Criteria.
Applicants must:
Hold a recognised medical qualification (MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent). Hold MRCGP qualification. Be fully registered with the GMC and licensed to practise in the UK. Have the right to work in the UK. Be able to offer either evening or Saturday EA sessions as part of the role. Demonstrate excellent clinical, communication, and organisational skills. Be committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary primary care team. Desirable Criteria
Preference may be given to applicants who:
Are proficient in the use of SystmOne. Have additional clinical skills or specialist areas of interest that would enhance practice services. Have qualified as a GP Trainer.
4. Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
The post-holder will:
Provide routine and urgent GP consultations, including telephone consultations and home visits where required. Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Develop and implement patient-centred management plans in line with current clinical guidelines. Prescribe safely and appropriately in accordance with local prescribing guidance. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in line with GMC Good Medical Practice. Process prescriptions, clinical correspondence, test results, and associated paperwork in a timely manner in line with Practice administration guidelines. Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and community services. Support preventative healthcare, health promotion, and chronic disease management. Participate in care home and nursing home support where required. Supervise and support members of the multidisciplinary team including, but not limited to, nurses, pharmacists, non-clinical team members. Participate in on-call duties in accordance with the Salaried GP Job Plan. Governance and Practice Responsibilities
The post-holder will:
Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, and continuing professional development activities. Remain up to date with mandatory training requirements. Attend practice meetings and protected learning sessions. Comply with all practice policies relating to confidentiality, safeguarding, information governance, prescribing, and health and safety. Contribute positively to team working and wider practice development. Participate in annual appraisal and revalidation requirements.
5. Confidentiality
The post-holder will maintain strict confidentiality regarding patients, staff, and practice business in accordance with practice policies, GDPR, and professional guidance.
6. Health & Safety
The post-holder will:
Comply with practice health and safety and infection prevention policies. Identify and appropriately manage risks within the workplace in line with Practice policies.
7. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The post-holder will:
Support equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role. Treat patients, carers, and colleagues with dignity, respect, and professionalism at all times.
8. General
This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the role and may be amended following discussion with the post-holder to meet the needs of the practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Applicants must: Hold a recognised medical qualification (MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent). Hold MRCGP qualification. Be fully registered with the GMC and licensed to practise in the UK. Have the right to work in the UK. Be able to offer either evening or Saturday EA sessions as part of the role. Demonstrate excellent clinical, communication, and organisational skills. Be committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary primary care team.
Desirable
Preference may be given to applicants who: Are proficient in the use of SystmOne. Have additional clinical skills or specialist areas of interest that would enhance practice services. Have qualified as a GP Trainer.
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 Aspen Medical Practice
Address Horton Road
Gloucester
GL1 3PX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.aspenmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)