GP Whitwick

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Salaried GP to join the North West Leicestershire GP Federation to support the Primary Care Network. GPs are supported and mentored by our Clinical Directors and Chief Operating Officer, and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing environment. The post holder will be employed by North West Leicestershire GP Federation and this position would be based at a GP practice within the PCN.

To perform as an autonomous general practitioner working independently with other healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting. To provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues whilst maintaining clinical excellence. To be professionally accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMC code of conduct, ensuring the safety of patients and quality of their care is primary.

The North West Leicestershire GP Federation consists of 12 GP Practices covering 116,000 patients. The GP Federation operates the North West Leicestershire Primary Care Network which is the largest within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We are an ambitious and innovative organisation looking to develop services for our patients and provide opportunities for our staff to learn and grow. We are a forward-thinking Primary Care Network that is committed to working as a multidisciplinary team and recognise and utilise the full potential of every individual.

Please be aware that our organisation does not hold a visa sponsor licence, so we are unable to accept applications from those requiring visa sponsorship to work in the UK.

Interviews for this role are likely to take place week commencing 12th October 2026.

• In accordance with the practice rota, as agreed, the post-holder will be available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking, signing and authorising repeat prescriptions, and dealing with queries, paperwork, and correspondence in a timely fashion.
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the organisation.
• Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
• Providing counselling and health education.
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
• Collecting data for audit purposes.
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions.
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.
• Supporting and leading the team working on site.
• Expectation to complete a mandatory induction.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification document attached for all duties and responsibilities.

• Full Driving Licence
• Enhanced DBS
• Up to date safeguarding adult and children level three training (will be an essential requirement of role)
• Up to date Information Governance training
• Have immunisation status
• Up to date basic life support training

• Self-Motivated
• Adaptable
• Polite and confident, flexible and cooperative
• Forward thinker with ability to use own judgement and common sense
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• High levels of integrity
• Observance of strict confidentiality.

• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Experience of NHS General Practice and primary care
• Experience of using electronic clinical patient records (EMIS/System One)
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Understanding of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including General Practice, the GMS contract, Clinical…