Salaried GP
The closing date is 11 March 2026
Bulwell and Top Valley Primary Care Network (lead employer: Rise Park Surgery) is recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Salaried GPs to join our new PCN Urgent Care Service launching in April 2026. We are seeking multiple GPs to work up to 5 sessions per week between the hours of 16:00 - 20:00 Monday - Friday, delivering high quality early evening urgent care across our network.
We welcome applications from both experienced and newlyqualified/early career GPs.
Annual leave entitlement will be 30 days plus statutory bank holidays and 5 days study leave (pro rata).
To apply for this position please submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter to: alex.taylor19@nhs.net
Closing date for applications 11th March 2026 however we reserve the right to close early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.
Main duties of the job
You will provide safe, effective, and evidence based care through face to face and telephone consultations for same day urgent appointments. Sessions will take place at the Leen View site in the Bulwell Riverside building, with appointments offered to patients from all practices within the network.
This role is well suited to GPs seeking focused clinical work with minimal administrative burden. Clinical duties will include:
* Prescribing
* Ordering investigations
* Making referrals when required
You will consult primarily using SystmOne, with access to EMIS Web for patients from other practices.
Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the PCN, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
About us
You will join a supportive, inclusive, and values driven PCN team committed to improving health outcomes for the Bulwell and Top Valley communities. Working within one of our host practices, you'll benefit from:
* Strong clinical and administrative support
* Opportunities for ongoing professional development
* A forward thinking and patient centred ethos
This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to local urgent care while working within a positive, well supported primary care environment.
We would welcome informal visits or a telephone call by prior arrangement.
Job responsibilities
To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the PCN population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.
Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
Generic responsibilities
All staff in Bulwell and Top Valley Primary Care Network have a duty to conform to the following:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
A good attitude and positive action towards Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) creates an environment where all individuals can achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do and it is required by law.
Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)
This organisation is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, wellbeing and safety.
The post holder is to manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients and monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
All personnel have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for themselves, their team and others and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
Confidentiality
In the PCN, we are committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality.
It is essential that, if the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained, all staff must protect patient information and provide a confidential service.
Quality and Continuous Improvement (CI)
To preserve and improve the quality of this organisation's outputs, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work.
The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the organisation to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice and to discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.
The organisation continually strives to improve work processes which deliver healthcare with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement where everyone counts and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.
Staff should interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice.
All staff are to contribute to investigations and root cause analyses whilst participating in serious incident investigations and multidisciplinary case reviews.
Induction
A PCN induction will be provided in addition to any practice based induction as required.
Learning and development
The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to take in and complete mandatory training. It is an expectation for this postholder to assess their own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate.
The post holder will provide an educational role to patients, carers, families, and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning.
Collaborative working
All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working and understand their own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time. Staff are to prioritise their own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team.
Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments and the post holder is to work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working and work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery.
Effective communication is essential and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner that enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner.
All staff should delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence.
Plans and outcomes by which to measure success should be agreed.
Managing information
All staff should use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in the planning, implementation and monitoring of care and presenting and communicating information.
Data should be reviewed and processed using accurate SNOMED/read codes to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.
Staff will be given detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and procedure.
The post holder must adhere to the information contained within this organisation's policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are always adhered to.
Security
The security of the organisation is the responsibility of all personnel. The post holder must ensure they always remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line manager.
Professional conduct
All staff are required to dress appropriately for their role.
Leave
All personnel are entitled to take leave. Line managers are to ensure all their staff are afforded the opportunity to take a minimum of 6 weeks (pro rata) leave each year and should be encouraged to take all their leave entitlement. One week study leave (pro rata) is also awarded to GPs.
Public holidays will be calculated on a pro-rated basis dependent on the number of hours worked.
Primary key responsibilities
* a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
* b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS/Extended Access contract
* c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
* d. Effective management of long-term conditions
* e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, and other associated administrative tasks
* f. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
* g. Work collaboratively, accepting an equitable share of the service workload
* h. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
* i. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the PCN.
* j. Attend and contribute effectively to PCN meetings as required
* k. Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the PCN including clinical governance and training
* l. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
* m. Prepare and complete the revalidation process
* n. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the team
* o. Review and always adhere to PCN protocols and policies
* p. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Secondary responsibilities
* a. Participate in PCN audits as requested by the audit lead
* b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
* c. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA).
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit General understanding of the GMS & Extended Access contract
* Experience of medicines management Experience of ICB initiatives
* Full GMC registration National Performers List registration Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU) Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Personal Qualities
* Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilise resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
* Appropriate level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
Qualifications
* Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
Other requirements
* Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance Project work as required.
Skills
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Systmone and EMIS Web user skills Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Excellent interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Experience with audit and able to lead audit programs Experience with clinical risk management.
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.
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