GP sessions

Position: Salaried GP 6-8 sessions
Job summary

We are part of Suffolk Primary Care, which is a group of
GP practices delivering patient care across Suffolk. We are seeking to recruit an
enthusiastic and flexible salaried GP, with excellent interpersonal skills, to
join our fantastic team at Derby Road Surgery in Ipswich.

The vacancy is for 6-8 sessions per week. Flexibility
is crucial to accommodate training, holidays and occasional sickness.

Derby Road Surgery
supports in excess of 19,000
patients from a diverse range of backgrounds. We have an established
team with a strong focus on customer service and on developing and nurturing staff in order to deliver excellent
standards of patient care. We would love to hear from candidates with healthcare
experience.

We use Systm One and askmyGP to facilitate effective and
efficient ways of working.

You should be able to work calmly and professionally as
part of a team, with the ability to multi-task. A strong command of written and
spoken English with an excellent telephone manner is a must. Good time
management skills and the ability to follow protocols and or instruction and
attention to detail is essential.

We offer a competitive salary along with other employee
benefits, and the opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme.

We plan to hold interviews w/c 21st September 2026

Main duties of the jobAs agreed in co-operative practice with colleagues, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, On Call, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. To include the designated share of workflow and pathology reports.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

Engaging with activities such as the QOF, LES/DES and other additional work essential for providing a full service for patients

In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health

Providing counselling and health education

Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) and the CCG whenever this is clinically appropriate

In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

About us Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Benefits of Working with SPCNHS Pension Scheme:

Defined benefits scheme

Life insurance

Family benefits, including adult dependents & children's pensions

Ill health benefits
23.7% employer contribution

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme:

Low monthly payments, no deposit, no credit check

Fully comprehensive insurance, servicing, tyres & breakdown cover

Up to 2,000 annual SPC contribution (subject to conditions)
Flexible Working Arrangements:

GP remote working options to accommodate personal commitments

Additional Benefits:

Eye care vouchers

Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new starters

Minimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees, with enhancements for long service

Enhanced maternity & paternity…