Gp, Doctor​/Physician

Would you like the opportunity to work in a busy, forward-thinking practice on the edge of Northampton?

Woodview Medical Centre is looking for a full-time or part-time Salaried GP (number of sessions negotiable) to join our friendly, supportive team on an initial 612 month contract, with the potential for future opportunities.

We pride ourselves on creating a positive working environment where clinicians are well supported. Our experienced nursing team operates an effective letter triaging system, significantly reducing GP administrative workload, while our efficient on-site pharmacy team helps streamline prescribing and medication queries, allowing you to focus on patient care.

You will be based in modern, purpose-built premises with an on-site pharmacy and dental practice, dedicated doctors' parking with full CCTV surveillance, and excellent access to major road networks.

The successful applicant will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care to our practice population, managing a broad spectrum of health conditions in a timely and efficient manner.

• Above-average salary, negotiable depending on experience and number of patients per session
• Initial 612 month contract
• 6 weeks' annual leave
• 3 days' study leave (pro rata)
• Medical indemnity covered
• Supportive, approachable clinical and administrative team
• Reduced administrative burden through nurse-led letter triaging
• Efficient and experienced pharmacy team
• Tier 2 sponsorship may be available

Main duties will include;

• Provide general medical services in accordance with the GMS contract.
• Conduct patient consultations (face-to-face, telephone and occasional home visits where appropriate).
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Promote health education and preventative medicine.
• Undertake clinical procedures within scope of competence.
• Review laboratory results and hospital correspondence, with letters already triaged to minimise administrative workload.
• Work within agreed clinical protocols and NICE guidance.

Team Working:

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, allied health professionals and administrative staff.
• Participate in practice meetings, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the supervision and training of medical students, GP registrars and other learners where appropriate.

Woodview Medical Centre is a high-performing, friendly training practice serving approximately
11,000 patients.

Our practice offers:

• High QOF achievement and delivery of a wide range of Enhanced Services
• Supportive GP partners and multidisciplinary team
• Training Practice status
• Systm One clinical system
• CQC rating:
  Good
• Member of MWeb PCN with a comprehensive ARRS workforce

Northampton is a vibrant and growing town offering excellent parks, leisure facilities, restaurants, bars and highly regarded schools, together with a university. Surrounded by attractive villages, it has excellent transport links, being close to the M1 and only around one hour by train from central London.

• Experience working in UK general practice or an equivalent setting
• Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• IT literate, with experience using Systm One
• Understanding of NHS primary care, QOF, enhanced services and CQC standards
• Professional, reliable and respectful approach
• Flexible and adaptable
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Enthusiasm for contributing to the continued development of the practice
• Awareness of safeguarding procedures

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
• Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
• Be on the NHSE medical performers list

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.