Overview
Join our friendly, forward-thinking team at Combs Ford Surgery! We're on the lookout for a motivated and compassionate salaried GP to become a valued part of our large, supportive clinical team within primary care services. This position is offered on 4 sessions per week, ideally Tuesdays and Fridays each week. If you're looking for a role with a great work-life balance, a collaborative environment, and the chance to make a real impact we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
* Undertaking a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, on call
* Checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. To include the designated share of workflow and pathology reports
* 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
* Engaging with activities such as the QOF, LES/DES and other additional work essential for providing a full service for patients
* In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
* 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
* Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) and the CCG whenever this is clinically appropriate
About Us
Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Benefits
* NHS Pension Scheme: Defined benefits scheme; Life insurance; Family benefits, including adult dependents & children’s pensions; Ill health benefits; 23.7% employer contribution
* Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Low monthly payments, no deposit, no credit check; Fully comprehensive insurance, servicing, tyres & breakdown cover; Up to £2,000 annual SPC contribution (subject to conditions)
* Flexible Working Arrangements: GP remote working options to accommodate personal commitments
* Additional Benefits: Eye care vouchers; Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new starters; Minimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees, with enhancements for long service; Enhanced maternity & paternity terms; High street discounts via our online portal; Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares, cycling, and gym memberships
At SPC, we invest in our staff’s professional growth and well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.
Details
* Date posted: 07 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Other
* Salary: £11,500 to £12,500 a session per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Reference number: 28950
* Job locations: Combs Lane, Combs Ford, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2SY
Job Description
Job responsibilities: If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Person Specification
Experience - Essential
* Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a range of audiences
* Ability to consult/triage remotely via phone
* Ability to work with limited supervision
* Ability to manage time and priorities, and to work under pressure
* Proficient in using IT systems, including primary care clinical systems and Microsoft suite of programmes
* Ability to deal with complex, sensitive and emotionally difficult situations
* Awareness of safeguarding principles and ability to manage safeguarding concerns appropriately
* Innovative, inspirational and motivational to others
Qualifications - Essential
* Full GMC registration with licence to practice
* Entry on Medical Performers list
* General Practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained/Certificate of Completion (CCT) in General Practice/Certificate confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR) or equivalent
* Holder of MRCGP or equivalent
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 DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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