Job summary We are a friendly, well organised, GMS Practice with high QOF scores and a good CQC rating. The Practice has 8 Partners and 8 Salaried GPs along with an urgent care team including Nurse Practitioners, Primary Care Practitioners, a Mental Health Nurse and a pharmacy team of Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians. We are part of our local PCN which also works closely with a second local PCN. We work across 3 branches, providing care for over 23,000 and use EMIS Web, EPS and Docman10. In 2021 our main branch moved to new, purpose built premises and our list size is growing at a steady rate. We have a vacancy for 4 sessions. We offer a range of 3 contract options to Salaried GPs. Each option has a different level of workload which we hope allows applicants to select a role that they are comfortable with. Main duties of the job The role of up to 4 sessions per week usually consists of a mix of face to face and telephone consultations, although we are keen to embrace the advantages of new ways of working that we continue to develop. The rota is arranged so that one GP is on call each morning and afternoon and is able to provide same day support to the wider clinical team. A second GP is primarily responsible for visits each morning. Remaining GPs have routine sessions made up of telephone or face to face consultations. Patients are given a choice of selecting face to face or telephone at the time that they book their appointment. About us Although we are a large team of over 100 staff working across 3 sites, the Partners consider it important to maintain a supportive team ethos. All clinicians are supported to develop personal interests and as a result we have excellent links with the RCGP, academia, local practice networks and the ICB. We are an advanced training practice taking trainees, medical students and international scholars. Together we bring our experiences from outside the practice to innovate and push the standards of care we provide higher. Salaried GPs are encouraged to attend protected learning time sessions arranged by the ICB. The practice provides an annual study leave allowance, an annual training budget and will reimburse indemnity costs related to the sessions worked at the practice. We have a fortnightly meeting slot and meetings include safeguarding, palliative care, significant events and our Journal Club at which clinicians discuss patient concerns, share new learning or discuss new guidance. We also have a meeting for Salaried GPs approximately every 6-8 weeks - this meeting is with one of the Partners, the Business Manager and the Clinical Services Manager and allows time to discuss proposals made by the Partners, share ideas and raise any queries. Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience We offer 3 options for Salaried GPs Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A0239-25-0004 Job locations Greenwood Health Centre Lichfield Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 0AQ Dimbles Lane Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 7HT High Street Chasetown Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 3XE Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities The duties of the post holder are to provide a full range of general medical services which will include domiciliary visits as deemed appropriate. You will also be encouraged to utilise and develop any skills for the improvement of services to patients, such as minor operations, child health surveillance, family planning, training etc and the Partnership encourages active engagement in developing and delivering new services. This will be subject to presentation of the appropriate certificates and update of relevant courses. Clinical Duties A Salaried GP session is defined as 4 hours 10 min. On average this session will include 2.5-3 hours of patient facing clinical time and will match the clinical sessions of partners. Appointments are scheduled at 10-15 minute intervals. Patient List Allocation Whilst the patients are able to see any GP of their choice, the Practice uses the named GP to encourage continuity of care, and as a way to maintain an equitable administrative workload. Named GP numbers are in proportion to the number of weekly sessions worked and you will be the named GP for a patient list that will be allocated to you. Administration/paperwork The Partners believe that the job plan allows sufficient time to complete all administrative duties related to your clinical work, recognising the fact that all practitioners work at different rates. This will include some reports. Should a Salaried GP need to complete a report outside your usual working hours you will be paid the report fee in addition to your salary. Group and Continual Professional Development We value continual professional development and professionalism and to that end we will allow time for peer support. We encourage open dialogue and conversation that will assist you with your personal development and growth. The practice is a training practice and you will be expected to provide appropriate support for any students or trainees in the Practice. Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities The duties of the post holder are to provide a full range of general medical services which will include domiciliary visits as deemed appropriate. You will also be encouraged to utilise and develop any skills for the improvement of services to patients, such as minor operations, child health surveillance, family planning, training etc and the Partnership encourages active engagement in developing and delivering new services. This will be subject to presentation of the appropriate certificates and update of relevant courses. Clinical Duties A Salaried GP session is defined as 4 hours 10 min. On average this session will include 2.5-3 hours of patient facing clinical time and will match the clinical sessions of partners. Appointments are scheduled at 10-15 minute intervals. Patient List Allocation Whilst the patients are able to see any GP of their choice, the Practice uses the named GP to encourage continuity of care, and as a way to maintain an equitable administrative workload. Named GP numbers are in proportion to the number of weekly sessions worked and you will be the named GP for a patient list that will be allocated to you. Administration/paperwork The Partners believe that the job plan allows sufficient time to complete all administrative duties related to your clinical work, recognising the fact that all practitioners work at different rates. This will include some reports. Should a Salaried GP need to complete a report outside your usual working hours you will be paid the report fee in addition to your salary. Group and Continual Professional Development We value continual professional development and professionalism and to that end we will allow time for peer support. We encourage open dialogue and conversation that will assist you with your personal development and growth. The practice is a training practice and you will be expected to provide appropriate support for any students or trainees in the Practice. Person Specification Qualifications Essential On GMC GP Register MRCGP On Medical Performers List Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate) Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check UK driving licence UK work permit (if required) Desirable Evidence of continued professional development Sexual health services e.g. contraception implants, IUDs Experience Essential Chronic disease management Primary prevention & screening services Clinical Governance Delivery of QoF targets Self-audit and reflection Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure Computer literacy Desirable EMIS Web Docman Adaptability to change Service Development Aptitude and abilities Essential Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams Ability to work flexibly Ability to recognize own limitations and act upon them appropriately Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodies Excellent communicator Desirable Ability to input to strategic and practice development requirements Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner Motivation Essential Commitment to delivering a high standard of patient centred care Commitment to continuity of care Commitment to primary prevention and health improvement Addressing health inequalities Patient empowerment Patient advocate Person Specification Qualifications Essential On GMC GP Register MRCGP On Medical Performers List Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate) Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check UK driving licence UK work permit (if required) Desirable Evidence of continued professional development Sexual health services e.g. contraception implants, IUDs Experience Essential Chronic disease management Primary prevention & screening services Clinical Governance Delivery of QoF targets Self-audit and reflection Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure Computer literacy Desirable EMIS Web Docman Adaptability to change Service Development Aptitude and abilities Essential Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams Ability to work flexibly Ability to recognize own limitations and act upon them appropriately Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodies Excellent communicator Desirable Ability to input to strategic and practice development requirements Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner Motivation Essential Commitment to delivering a high standard of patient centred care Commitment to continuity of care Commitment to primary prevention and health improvement Addressing health inequalities Patient empowerment Patient advocate 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Darwin Medical Practice Address Greenwood Health Centre Lichfield Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 0AQ Employer's website https://www.darwinmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)