General Practitioner

Job summary
Salaried GP

• Up to £11.6k per session
• 2 sessions per week
• Fixed-term to March 2027

Main duties of the job
The role will involve a variety of face-to-face and telephone appointments and will include appointments to complete ward rounds and home visits.

You will work among a team of like-minded GPs, nurses and HCAs and will be supported by a GP Clinical Lead.

You have the flexibility to choose sessions that work for you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values their people over process, and we would love to hear from you!

About us
At South Wigston Health Centre we continue to transform and revolutionise the way that we deliver Primary Care services with our patient-first approach.

We have an extensive multi-disciplinary team who are keen to innovate and utilise their varied skillset and we are seeking talented individuals like you to become a part of it!

Job responsibilities
Clinical Care: Provide patient care via face-to-face, telephone, digital consultations and home visits. Prescribe medications, request and interpret diagnostic tests, and manage acute illnesses, chronic conditions and minor injuries. Deliver preventative care including vaccinations, health screening and health promotion.

Triage & Patient Navigation: Participate in the triage hub rota, support the navigation team with clinical advice, and review or manage patient queries allocated to the GP.

Safeguarding: Remain vigilant to safeguarding concerns, follow safeguarding protocols and escalate concerns promptly, seeking guidance from the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Group Manager when required.

Professional Development: Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge through ongoing training, peer learning and supervision. Support the education and training of students, junior doctors and other healthcare professionals where appropriate.

Clinical Governance & Quality: Support the practice in meeting national targets (e.g. QOF, IIF and access standards), comply with clinical governance requirements, participate in audits and meetings, and manage time effectively across clinical and administrative responsibilities.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• GP experience

Specific Skills/Competencies
Essential

• Record of on-going CPD and learning.
• MRCGP examination or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of clinical governance.
• Will have an understanding of the political agenda and drivers influencing primary care provision.
• Good organisational and IT skills desirable
• Will have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to working as part of a team.
• Will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services.

Qualifications
Essential

• An experienced doctor with GP accreditation.
• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list (with no conditions preventing working or restrictions on practice).

Additional information
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).