About this role
Job summary
Join a practice where there is time to do the job properly.
We're looking for a 4-6 session Salaried GP to join our team at Wem and Prees Medical Practice.
We are a Tier 2 Sponsoring Practice, open to a flexible start date later in the year.
Serving just over 12,000 patients across two sites, we are an established training practice with a reputation for supporting GPs at every stage of their career, from newly qualified doctors taking their first post after CCT through to experienced GPs looking for a fresh challenge.
Our approach is built around sustainability, collaboration and quality patient care.
What we offer:
15-minute face-to-face appointments,a total of 21 appointments per day,low visiting numbersprotected morning coffee break where clinicians come together to share advice, discuss cases and support one another.Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, you'll be part of a practice that embraces new ways of working while maintaining the personal relationships and continuity of care that general practice is all about.
If you're looking for a role where you'll be valued, supported and given the time to provide high-quality patient care, we'd love to hear from you.
Based in the market town of Wem, with a dispensing branch surgery in nearby Prees, Shrewsbury with it's beautiful riverside walks and quirky independent shopping is only 20 mins away by road or rail, Chester and Birmingham and the wider motorway network are all within an hours driving.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a 4-6 session Salaried GP to provide NHS Primary Medical Services to our patients.
The role includes the full range of duties expected of a GP, including clinical sessions, home visits, medical examinations and other day-to-day clinical responsibilities.
We recognise that starting a new role can be a significant step, and we are committed to providing the support needed to help you settle into the practice.
Our salaried GP team is led by a dedicated GP Partner, and you will benefit from regular one-to-one meetings, mentorship and structured support throughout your probationary period to ensure a smooth transition.
Following an initial settling-in period, there will be a shared commitment to the practice duty doctor rota. This responsibility is distributed fairly amongst the doctors, regularly reviewed and supported by an experienced Duty Receptionist team. Our duty system works well, supporting new ways of working while maintaining safe, effective patient care.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, values continuity of care and is committed to providing high quality patient care.
You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative practice where colleagues are approachable, new ideas are welcomed and everyone contributes to the continued development of the service.
If you would like to have an informal conversation or arrange a practice visit, please contact Caroline Morris, Managing Partner, by email [email protected] or 01939 238051
About us
About Us
Wem and Prees Medical Practice serves just over 12,000 patients across our surgeries in Wem and Prees, North Shropshire.
We're proud to be a stable, well-established practice with a strong team ethos. Many of our staff have worked here for a number of years, creating a supportive environment where colleagues know each other well and work together to deliver high-quality patient care.
We are committed to developing and retaining our clinicians for the long term. Several of our current Salaried GPs joined us early in their careers and have become valued members of the team. Where partnership opportunities arise, we look to our Salaried GPs in the first instance, providing a potential pathway for those interested in future leadership and practice ownership.
Whether you are an experienced GP or looking for your first role after CCT, you will be joining a practice that invests in its people and supports their development.
Benefits
Competitive salary of £11,500 per sessionBMA model contract6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)Additional day's leave on your birthdayNHS Pension SchemeFree parking and staff refreshmentsSupport for continuing professional development and career progressionTier 2 Sponsorship availablePlease note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early should sufficient applications be received.
Job description Job responsibilities
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. Furthermore, 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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Wem and Prees Medical Practice
Address New Street
Wem
Shrewsbury
SY4 5AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wemandpreeshealth.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)