About this role
Job summary
We know that workload matters. Our standard face-to-face GP sessions are structured to support safe, manageable working, with 10 x 15-minute appointments, 4 protected follow-up telephone slots, and 1 hour 10 minutes of administration time built into each clinic session.
You will be joining a highly skilled and genuinely collaborative multidisciplinary team, including GPs, nurses, clinical pharmacists, frailty specialists, results nurses, a mental health nurse, social prescribers, trainees and experienced administrative colleagues. This team-based approach helps reduce unnecessary GP workload and allows our doctors to focus on delivering excellent patient care.
We offer:
6 weeks annual leave plus 1 weeks study leave, pro rata
NHS Pension Scheme access
Free parking
Monthly protected learning time
Enhanced sickness allowance
A supportive induction
Length of service recognition
A friendly, inclusive and improvement-focused working environment
Main duties of the job
This is a permanent Salaried GP role for 48 sessions per week.
While we can offer some flexibility around working patterns, for operational reasons the post holder will be required to work Monday and/or Wednesday as part of their agreed working pattern.
The post holder will also be required to undertake an Extended Access session on one of the following:
Saturday, including 08:3012:00Friday, including 18:3020:00Thursday, including 18:3020:00
About us
Aspen Medical Practice is looking to welcome an enthusiastic and dedicated Salaried GP to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking team.
We are a large, well-established GP practice caring for approximately 32,000 patients across Gloucester. Since forming from the merger of four practices in 2018, we have grown into a single multidisciplinary team of around 140 colleagues, all working together to provide high-quality care for our patients and their families.
We are proud of the care we provide, but we are equally committed to making Aspen a positive, inclusive and sustainable place to work.
Applicants must be fully qualified GPs, registered with the GMC, licensed to practise in the UK, on the Medical Performers List, have the right to work in the UK, and be able to meet the essential criteria set out in the recruitment pack including MRCGP or equivalent GP qualification requirements. Experience of SystmOne, additional clinical interests, or GP trainer status would be welcomed.
The best way to understand what makes Aspen different is to come and meet us. We warmly welcome informal visits and would be very happy to show you around, introduce you to the team and answer any questions.
Aspen Medical Practice is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
To arrange a visit, please email: [email protected]
Job description Job responsibilities
1. Job Details
Job Title: Salaried General Practitioner (GP)
Contract Type: Permanent
Sessions: 48 sessions per week (full-time or part-time)
Working Days: Whilst we have some flexibility regarding working days, for operational reasons the
post holder would be required to work:
Monday and/or Wednesday
An extended access (EA) session on either a Saturday (including the hours 08:30-12:00), Friday
(including the hours 18:30-20:00) or Thursday (including the hours18:30-20:00).
2. Job Summary
The post-holder will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care services to the registered
population of Aspen Medical Practice in line with the GMS contract, national guidance, and evidence based practice.
The successful candidate will:
Deliver comprehensive general medical services to Aspen patients.
Manage a varied clinical caseload within a primary care setting.
Participate in the practice on-call rota and provide cover when necessary.
Contribute to clinical governance, audit, teaching, and practice development activities.
Receive protected PLT time in line with the Practice PLT schedule.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Applicants must: Hold a recognised medical qualification (MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent). Hold MRCGP qualification. Be fully registered with the GMC and licensed to practise in the UK. Have the right to work in the UK. Be able to offer either evening or Saturday EA sessions as part of the role. Demonstrate excellent clinical, communication, and organisational skills. Be committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary primary care team.
Desirable
Preference may be given to applicants who: Are proficient in the use of SystmOne. Have additional clinical skills or specialist areas of interest that would enhance practice services. Have qualified as a GP Trainer.
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 Aspen Medical Practice
Address Horton Road
Gloucester
GL1 3PX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.aspenmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)