About this role
Job summary
We are part of Suffolk Primary Care, which is a group of GP practices delivering patient care across Suffolk. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Salaried GP with excellent interpersonal skills, to join our fantastic team at Howard House Surgery in Felixstowe. Felixstowe is within easy reach being only 20 minutes from Ipswich.
This role is also suitable for new qualified GP's completing their training in August 2026.
The vacancy is for 6 sessions a week; however, this may be negotiable for the right candidate. You will also be expected to support with Duty cover as well.
Howard House Surgery supports in excess of 8500 patients from a diverse range of backgrounds. We have an established team with a strong focus on customer service and on developing staff in order to deliver excellent standards of patient care. We would love to hear from candidates with healthcare experience. IT and Office experience is essential. We are keen to hear from those that can show flexibility and a range of transferable skills.
We use SystmOne and askmyGP to facilitate effective and efficient ways of working.
You should be able to work calmly and professionally as part of a team, with the ability to multi-task. A strong command of written and spoken English with an excellent telephone manner is a must. Good time management skills and the ability to follow protocols and/or instruction and attention to detail is essential.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities of the post holder will be to work independently managing your own list of patients to contact, assess and manage clinical consultations and accurate recording of medical records. You will use AskMyGP and SystmOne to review requests and either telephone or see Face to Face as appropriate. You will be expected to follow the prescribing formulary and arrange any further referrals and follow up's as required.
Working as part of a team, alongside other GP's, Nurse practitioners, nurses and healthcare assistants, as well as non-clinical colleagues.
About us
Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Benefits of Working with SPC
NHS Pension Scheme:
Defined benefits scheme Life insurance Family benefits, including adult dependents & children's pensions Ill health benefits 23.7% employer contribution Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme:
Low monthly payments, no deposit, no credit check Fully comprehensive insurance, servicing, tyres & breakdown cover Up to £2,000 annual SPC contribution (subject to conditions) Flexible Working Arrangements:
GP remote working options to accommodate personal commitments
Additional Benefits:
Eye care vouchers Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new starters Minimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees, with enhancements for long service Enhanced maternity & paternity terms High street discounts via our online portal Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, and gym memberships At SPC, we invest in our staffs professional growth and well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
As a Salaried GP you will be the first point of contact for patients with all types of health problems. You will make decisions and apply appropriate clinical interventions to the presenting patient in their own home or in the surgery. This will include initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. You will work autonomously but within the Practices and GMC policies, protocols and guidelines, demonstrating safe clinical decision-making, high levels of critical thinking and holistic practice. The post-holder will be expected to act independently but will have access at all times to other GP's for advice and support as necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice - Entry on Medical Performers List - General Practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained/Certificate of Completion (CCT) in General Practice/Certificate confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR) or equivalent - Holder of MRCGP or equivalent
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 Howard House Surgery
Address Howard House Surgery
31 Orwell Road
Felixstowe
Suffolk
IP11 7DD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://suffolkprimarycare.uk/howard-house-surgery/ (Opens in a new tab)