Job summary We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic GP to join our very busy, friendly team. We are flexible on start date and would welcome applications from experienced GPs, newly qualified GPs or 3rd year GPRs that are due to qualify this year. You must have excellent clinical and communication skills and an active interest in teaching and training as you will be involved in the supervision of medical students and GP Registrars. If you have an area of special interest, we will actively encourage and support you in this. Main duties of the job You will be responsible for core work such as assessment, diagnosis, treatment and onward referral of patients.You will have responsibility for a practice list of patients, take part in core hours and there is an option to be involved in extended hours.You will take part in the triage and on call rota, on a pro-rata basis to your number of clinical sessions. Our sessions consist of a mix of 10-minute telephone calls and 15-minute face to face appointments with protected time for online consultations, meetings and trainee debriefs. We are fortunate to work as part of the Belper PCN which comprises 4 local practices: Arthur, Riversdale, Whitemoor and Appletree. We work closely and collaboratively and the PCN has successfully recruited a large number of staff who work across the practices adding an invaluable skill mix and much needed additional appointments. For GPs looking for more than 4 sessions, there may be an opportunity to do additional sessions for our Home Visit Service Team Up. We have formal responsibility for four care homes as well as a residential home for adults requiring specialist care and support. We are a Systmone practice and have developed innovative systems to safely manage and reduce the administrative workload for GPs. We consistently achieve high QOF results. We are a sociable, friendly team aiming to provide our patients with the best possible care. About us Situated in the semi-rural village of Duffield (5 miles north of Derby), we serve a population of just over 11,100 patients. We are in a modern, purpose-built premises with free parking and disabled access. We have an attached (independent) pharmacy unit on-site. We also operate from a small branch surgery in the neighbouring village of Little Eaton. We are within easy commute of Derby and Nottingham and are situated close to the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District. Some key benefits include: A supportive team of GP Partners, Salaried GPs, ACPs, nurses, HCA and an excellent management and administration team A daily protected 20-minute coffee break with fellow clinicians. We recognise that general practice can be a tough job. We meet daily as a team to share challenges or just to have a good light-hearted catch up Opportunities to develop / lead on areas of interest Fair distribution of work Full indemnity costs covered by the practice NHS pension 6 weeks annual leave plus 1 week study leave (pro rata) Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1457-25-0000 Job locations 47a Town Street Duffield Belper Derbyshire DE56 4GG Appletree Medical Practice 10 The Town Little Eaton Derby DE21 5DH Job description Job responsibilities Job summary: The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. Clinical responsibilities: In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion and in accordance with the contractual obligations set out by the GMS contract. 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 Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards To participate actively in the collection of data for audit purposes Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate Providing support for other clinicians such as nurses, nurse practitioners and health care assistants including the signing of prescriptions where appropriate. To work with other clinicians to establish a culture of learning and professional development and to take part in the training of undergraduates, General Practitioners and other healthcare professionals In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Collaborative working within the Primary Care Network. Other responsibilities within the organisation: Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice Supporting the primary health care team in all quality initiatives, including the Quality and Outcomes Framework, Investment & Impact Fund, the Care Quality Commission and others as may arise from time to time. Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate. To work collaboratively with other members of the Primary Health Care Team, including participating in multi-disciplinary meetings, significant event analyses and other activities in the interest of individual and team development and improved care of patients. To maintain an interest in the practice programme for training and education and contribute effectively to the educational development of learners who may (at different times) be attached to the practice. Please see attached documents for details of full job description. Job description Job responsibilities Job summary: The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. Clinical responsibilities: In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion and in accordance with the contractual obligations set out by the GMS contract. 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 Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards To participate actively in the collection of data for audit purposes Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate Providing support for other clinicians such as nurses, nurse practitioners and health care assistants including the signing of prescriptions where appropriate. To work with other clinicians to establish a culture of learning and professional development and to take part in the training of undergraduates, General Practitioners and other healthcare professionals In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Collaborative working within the Primary Care Network. Other responsibilities within the organisation: Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice Supporting the primary health care team in all quality initiatives, including the Quality and Outcomes Framework, Investment & Impact Fund, the Care Quality Commission and others as may arise from time to time. Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate. To work collaboratively with other members of the Primary Health Care Team, including participating in multi-disciplinary meetings, significant event analyses and other activities in the interest of individual and team development and improved care of patients. To maintain an interest in the practice programme for training and education and contribute effectively to the educational development of learners who may (at different times) be attached to the practice. Please see attached documents for details of full job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential We would welcome applications from experienced GPs, newly qualified GPs or 3rd year GPRs that are due to qualify this year. You must have excellent clinical and communication skills and an active interest in teaching and training as you will be involved in the supervision of medical students and GP Registrars. If you have an area of special interest, we will actively encourage and support you in this. Person Specification Qualifications Essential We would welcome applications from experienced GPs, newly qualified GPs or 3rd year GPRs that are due to qualify this year. You must have excellent clinical and communication skills and an active interest in teaching and training as you will be involved in the supervision of medical students and GP Registrars. If you have an area of special interest, we will actively encourage and support you in this. 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. 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. 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 Appletree Medical Practice Address 47a Town Street Duffield Belper Derbyshire DE56 4GG Employer's website https://appletreemedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)