About this role
Job summary
Dudley Wood Surgery is seeking an experienced General Practitioner to join our friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking practice for 4 sessions per week.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and patient-centred GP to become part of a well-established multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality care to our local community. We are looking for a clinician who is confident managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions and who enjoys working collaboratively to improve patient outcomes and practice services.
As a practice, we are committed to innovation, improving access, and developing sustainable models of care. We operate a total triage system and have a strong team culture where ideas are welcomed, professional development is encouraged, and staff wellbeing is valued.
The successful candidate will play an important role in providing excellent clinical care while contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives. This position would suit an experienced GP seeking a supportive environment where they can make a meaningful impact on both patients and the future direction of the practice.
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality, patient-centred care through face-to-face, telephone, and remote consultations.Assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of acute, chronic, and complex medical conditions.Prescribe safely and effectively in line with current clinical guidelines and best practice.Undertake medication reviews and manage repeat prescribing requests.Review and action pathology results, clinical correspondence, and investigations.Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services.Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive patient records.Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, including nurses, pharmacists, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff.Participate in clinical meetings, significant event reviews, and governance activities.Attend mandatory practice clinical meetings (CPT meetings) as part of clinical governance and team working.Contribute to quality improvement projects, audits, and service development initiatives.Support the delivery of enhanced services and practice objectives.Engage in continuing professional development (CPD), appraisal, and revalidation requirements.Support undergraduate teaching and supervision of medical students, or be willing to undertake GP trainer training to develop into a recognised GP trainer role.Contribute to the ongoing improvement of patient access, safety, and quality of care across the practice.
About us
Dudley Wood Surgery is a small, friendly and patient-focused GP practice providing high-quality primary care services to our local community. We have a close-knit clinical team consisting of three regular GPs, including our GP Partner, Dr Kalsi, who leads the practice. We also have a dedicated Nurse Practitioner, a Healthcare Assistant, and a wider team of experienced administrative staff.
We are strongly supported by our Primary Care Network (PCN), which provides access to a range of extended healthcare professionals, enabling us to deliver comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for our patients. This includes enhanced clinical support and additional services that complement our core GP provision.
As a practice, we pride ourselves on being approachable, collaborative, and patient-centred. We operate a modern total triage system to ensure patients receive timely and appropriate care, and we are committed to continuously improving access, quality, and patient experience.
Despite being a small practice, we are forward-thinking and innovative, with a strong focus on teamwork, clinical governance, and service development. We aim to provide a supportive working environment where clinicians can thrive while delivering excellent care to our community.
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide high-quality, independent clinical care to the registered patient population.Manage a wide range of acute, chronic, and complex presentations in primary care.Undertake face-to-face, telephone, and remote consultations.Ensure safe prescribing, including medication reviews and repeat prescription management.Review and action clinical correspondence, pathology results, and investigations.Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services.Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical records.Work collaboratively within a small clinical team, including: 3 regular GPs (including the GP Partner, Dr Kalsi) Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Assistant Wider PCN-supported multidisciplinary team Participate in CPT (clinical practice team) meetings and clinical governance activities.Contribute to practice development, service improvement, and quality improvement initiatives.Engage in multidisciplinary team discussions to support safe and effective patient care.Support the delivery of enhanced services and local contractual requirements.Support undergraduate medical education and supervision of medical students, or be willing to undertake GP trainer training.Engage in continuing professional development (CPD), appraisal, and revalidation requirements.Work in line with GMC Good Medical Practice and relevant NHS guidance.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) Inclusion on the NHS England Performers List MRCGP (Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners) or equivalent qualification Completion of GP training and possession of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent Proven experience working independently as a qualified GP within UK General Practice
Desirable
Substantive post-CCT experience in General Practice (desirable minimum of 2 years or equivalent experience) Experience managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions in a primary care setting Experience of safe prescribing and medicines management within primary care Experience working within a multidisciplinary team Skills and Attributes Excellent clinical decision-making and consultation skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work autonomously and manage workload effectively Commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous improvement Ability to work collaboratively within a small practice team and wider PCN network Additional Requirements Commitment to attending CPT (clinical practice team) meetings and governance activities Willingness to support undergraduate teaching and/or undertake GP trainer training Commitment to ongoing CPD, appraisal, and revalidation requirements
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
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Employer details Employer name Dudley Wood Surgery
Address 10 Quarry Road
Dudley Wood
Dudley
West Midlands
DY2 0EF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://dudleywoodsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)