About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic General Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive practice team on a fixed-term 2-year contract for 5 clinical sessions a week. This is an exciting opportunity for a GP who is committed to delivering high-quality patient care and is keen to develop additional interests within primary care.
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have an interest in minor surgery and/or undertaking a GP Trainer role. The successful applicant will provide comprehensive, patient-centred care to our practice population while contributing to the continued development of clinical services and supporting the wider practice team. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver safe, effective, and accessible healthcare, helping us maintain excellent standards of care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will play an active role in supporting the delivery and development of practice services, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure high standards of patient care and practice performance.
In addition to their clinical responsibilities, the postholder will contribute to agreed areas of practice work, including Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) activity, enhanced services, clinical audits, and the completion of medical reports. Responsibilities in these areas will be shared across the GP team according to individual interests and practice needs.
The successful candidate will also participate in the practice's enhanced access rota, helping to provide additional appointment availability for patients.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and its responsibilities.
About us
Shap Medical Practice is a rural GP training practice providing comprehensive NHS primary care services to the local population of Shap and the surrounding Eden Valley area. The practice operates from Shap Health Centre, with an additional branch surgery in Orton, and delivers a wide range of services including chronic disease management, preventative care, minor surgery, and enhanced clinical services.
The practice is supported by a multidisciplinary team including GPs, nursing staff, a dispensary team, healthcare assistants, and a wider administrative and management team, all working collaboratively to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. Shap Medical Practice is also a training practice, contributing to the education and development of GP registrars and supporting medical education within primary care.
The organisation has a strong focus on continuous improvement, clinical governance, and patient involvement, and is committed to delivering safe, effective, and accessible healthcare to its community.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the Salaried GP role.
This provides a comprehensive overview of the role, responsibilities, and requirements.
Person Specification
Experience Desirable
Experience in minor surgery
Qualifications Essential
Qualifications: Qualified GP MRCGP Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), JCPTGP, Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent Eligibility: Full GMC registration Performers List registration noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation Appropriate defence indemnity Evidence of current validation Evidence of last appraisal Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
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 Shap Medical Practice
Address Peggy Nut Croft
Shap
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 3LW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.shapmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)