Job summary
Ever find yourself thinking, There must be a better way of doing this?
So do we.
We’re a small, supportive team at Springfield Surgery who believe general practice works best when people are encouraged to question, improve and try new ideas not simply accept that this is how its always been done.
We’re looking for a salaried GP who wants to help us build the kind of practice we want for ourselves and our families.
Someone who enjoys sharing ideas, solving problems together and turning those everyday frustrations into practical changes that make life better for patients and the team.
We won’t pretend general practice is easy. There are busy days, difficult decisions and plenty of things outside our control. But we don’t want to spend every day fighting the same fires.
We want to work smarter, support each other and create a practice where good ideas are heard and people genuinely enjoy being part of the team.
If you are looking for somewhere you can be a GP and have a real say in how the practice develops, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, patient-centred care across a varied general practice caseload, including face-to-face, telephone and online consultations. Assess, diagnose and manage acute and long-term conditions, prescribe safely, review medications and arrange appropriate investigations, referrals and follow-up.
Work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate care and support continuity for patients and families. Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to safeguarding, clinical governance, significant-event reviews and quality improvement.
We’re particularly keen to welcome a GP who enjoys sharing ideas, solving problems collaboratively and helping us improve how the practice works for both patients and the team.
Requirements
- Experience of working as a GP in UK general practice
- Confident managing a broad range of acute and long-term conditions
- Experience of face-to-face, telephone and online consultations
- Experience of clinical triage and prioritising patient need
- Experience of undertaking home visits and caring for housebound patients
- Experience of providing care to patients in care homes
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of safeguarding, clinical governance and safe prescribing
- Able to manage workload independently while knowing when to seek support
Desirable criteria
- Experience of quality improvement or service development
- Experience of teaching, mentoring or supporting colleagues
- Experience of developing a clinical special interest within primary care
Essential criteria
- GMC registered with a licence to practise
- Included on the NHS England Medical Performers list
- Qualified GP with MRCGP or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Up-to-date mandatory training relevant to general practice
About us
At Springfield Surgery, we’re a small, friendly team who believe good ideas should be heard and everyday frustrations shouldn’t simply become the way things are done. We like to question, improve and find practical ways to make things better for both our patients and our team.
We’re proud of the personal care we provide and the relationships we build with our patients and families. We know general practice can be busy and challenging, but we believe it should also be supportive, collaborative and rewarding.
We’re looking for people who want to be part of that bringing ideas, sharing responsibility and helping us shape a practice were genuinely proud to work in.
Benefits package
- Cake
- A great team
- Free parking
How to apply
In writing to the Practice Manager – [email protected]
We are very happy if you would just like an informal chat or to visit the practice