About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated GP to join our friendly, supportive, and hardworking team at Radford Medical Practice.This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated GP to work within a patient-focused environment that values continuity of care and high-quality clinical practice.
Main duties of the job
Deliver a mix of routine and urgent GP consultations (face-to-face and telephone as clinically appropriate) Manage a broad range of acute and chronic conditions Provide appropriate prescribing, investigations, and referrals Ensure safe and effective clinical decision-making and safety-netting Maintain accurate and timely clinical records Visit patients in their own homes To be involved in the teaching and training medical students Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team Participate in clinical meetings and practice development activities
About us
Radford Medical Practice is a well-established inner-city practice operating across two sites, caring for approximately 20,500 patients. Our Trent site serves a large student population from Nottingham Trent University (around 14,000 patients) alongside our Radford site, which supports a smaller and diverse local community of around 6,500 patients.
What we can offer:
Fixed-term post until 31 March 2027
Up to 8 sessions per week (We are happy to consider both term-time only working and year-round working arrangements)
A strong multidisciplinary team including Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurses, GPAs, Physiotherapists, Social Prescriber, and a full-time Mental Health Practitioner
A large and experienced administrative and management team providing excellent support
Opportunities to be involved in research and medical student teaching
AccuRx online consultation system
Competitive salary
Start date: As soon as possible.
Please contact Karen Murch Practice Manger on 0115 6973018 or via email [email protected] with any questions.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
Undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations and emergencies, telephone consultations and queries, online consultations, triaging, visiting patients in their own home, checking and signing of repeat prescriptions, patient test results, patient medical reports and examinations (e.g. Insurance Companies) on behalf of the Practice, referral letters both NHS and private, paperwork (including private letters) and correspondence in a timely manner.
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards
Collecting data for audit purposes
Compiling and issuing computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand- written prescriptions wherever possible)
Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines
In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of clinical audit Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
Desirable
Experience of QOF Experience of ICB initiatives General understanding of the GMS contract An interest in Gynaecology Interest in Student Health Interest in Mental Health Interest in sexual health/contraception
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Desirable
Emis user skills
Qualifications Essential
Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP Eligibility to practice in the UK independently Full GMC Registration NHS Performers List
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 Radford Medical Practice
Address Radford Health Centre
Ilkeston Road
Nottingham
NG7 3GW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.radfordmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)