About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team for 4-6 sessions per week.
Acklam Medical Centre is a forward-thinking practice caring for approximately 11,500 patients, with a strong multidisciplinary team and established total triage model.
We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care and who will become a valued member of our team. We are happy to discuss a flexible working pattern to suit the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred general medical services, including face-to-face and telephone consultations, clinical triage, home visits where required, and appropriate follow-up care.
We are a total triage practice using SystmConnect, with 15-minute appointments and dedicated review clinics, helping to provide a manageable and well-structured working day. The role also includes reviewing results, prescriptions and correspondence, maintaining accurate clinical records, and working collaboratively with our wider multidisciplinary team.
About us
Acklam Medical Centre is a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice in Middlesbrough, caring for approximately 11,500 patients. We have a diverse multidisciplinary team including GPs, Nurse Practitioners, nursing staff, ARRS professionals and an experienced management and administrative team.
We are a total triage practice using SystmConnect and have a strong focus on accessible, high-quality patient care, innovation and continuous improvement. We are also actively involved in undergraduate medical education and training, providing a supportive environment for both learning and professional development.
We pride ourselves on being a welcoming, supportive practice where teamwork and staff wellbeing are valued.
Job description Job responsibilities
The postholder will:
Undertake face-to-face and telephone consultations, clinical triage and home visits where clinically required.Work within our total triage model using SystmConnect, ensuring patients are directed to the most appropriate care.Work to 15-minute appointments, with dedicated review clinics incorporated into the working structure.Assess, diagnose, investigate and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic health conditions.Prescribe safely and appropriately in accordance with current guidance.Review pathology results, clinical correspondence, medication requests and other associated clinical administration.Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive patient records using SystmOne.Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and other community services.Participate in clinical meetings, significant event reviews, audits and quality improvement activities.Work collaboratively with GPs, Nurse Practitioners, nursing staff, ARRS professionals and the wider practice team.Contribute to safeguarding, clinical governance and the delivery of safe, effective services.Support the practice's involvement in undergraduate medical education and the development of our wider clinical team.Maintain professional registration, appraisal, revalidation and continuing professional development requirements.The postholder will be expected to work in accordance with practice policies and procedures and contribute positively to the continued development of Acklam Medical Centre and the services we provide to our patients.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in General Practice Experience of managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions Experience of clinical triage and managing patient demand safely Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team Competent in using electronic clinical record systems Evidence of maintaining high standards of clinical care and accurate record keeping
Desirable
Experience of working within a total triage model Experience of using SystmOne and/or SystmConnect Experience of teaching or supporting medical students or trainees Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement or service development Experience or a special interest in an area that complements the existing practice team
Qualifications Essential
Medical degree (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent) Full GMC registration with a licence to practise Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List Completion of GP training with CCT in General Practice or equivalent recognised qualification Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
Additional postgraduate qualifications or areas of special clinical interest Experience or qualifications in medical education, supervision or teaching Evidence of involvement in quality improvement, audit or service development Additional skills that complement the existing practice team
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 Acklam Medical Centre
Address Trimdon Avenue
Acklam
MIDDLESBROUGH
TS5 8SB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://acklammedicalcentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)