About this role
Job summary
Ashbourne Medical Practice seeks to appoint an experienced or newly qualified GP on a salaried basis.
The successful applicant will work six sessions per week in accordance with existing rotas, which allow a degree of flexibility to support a good work-life balance.
Applications are welcome from current GP registrars in addition to new and experienced GPs. Salary will be dependent on experience.
Closing date: 30th October 2026
Interview date: week commencing 9th November 2026
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the role, arrange an informal visit or if you would like the opportunity of a short trial locum session, please contact Deborah Winterburn, Practice Business Manager, on 01335 216885 or email [email protected]
Main duties of the job
Ashbourne Medical Practice is a busy, forward thinking expanding practice in a semi-rural locality, on the edge of the Peak District. We have an innovative and friendly team who are committed to supporting each other in delivering excellent patient care. The practice team consists of four GP partners, four salaried GPs, an ANP, three practice nurses including a lead nurse, a HCA, phlebotomist plus an ARRS workforce of Clinical Pharmacists and First Contact Physiotherapists. We are fully committed to working collaboratively with our PCN practices and open to new and innovative ways of working. We are proud to be a training practice, supporting staff development and working with local providers to deliver GP training, medical student placements and are looking to expand to cover student nurses.
About us
Ashbourne is situated in South Derbyshire with easy access to the cities of Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield but does have a delightful town centre with an interesting array of shops, cafe, and restaurants. There are several active community and sport groups, and facilities for team and individual sports, including a leisure centre with pool. There is endless walking and cycling in the Peak District National Park and water sports at nearby Carsington Reservoir.
The practice achieves high standards of performance against QOF and is rated as Good by CQC. We are a SystmOne practice and utilise other commonly used systems. Administration is supported by a loyal and conscientious non-clinical support team with strong management support which focuses on minimising the administrative burden on clinical staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job summary:
The post-holder will work as part of a supportive team, manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
Clinical Responsibilities:
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Collecting data for audit purposes Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety A commitment to learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Chronic disease management Primary prevention and screening services Clinical Governance Delivery of QOF targets Self audit and reflection Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure Computer literacy
Desirable
Experience of using SystmOne clinical system Arden Adaptability to change Service Development
Qualifications Essential
Fully qualified GP with GMC registration Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate) General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained On the medical performers list Enhanced DBS check UK driving licence UK work permit (if required) Medical defence union cover Level 3 safeguarding (adult and child)
Desirable
Evidence of continued professional development Experience of teaching undergraduate students
Motivation Essential
Commitment to primary prevention and health improvement Addressing health inequalities Patient empowerment Patient advocate Excellent communicator
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams Ability to work flexibly Ability to recognise own limitations and act upon them appropriately Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
Desirable
Ability to input to strategic and practice development requirements Desire to develop specialist skills Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner
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 Ashbourne Medical Practice
Address Clifton Road
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ashbournemedicalpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)