Job Summary
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If you trained hard to become a GP so that you could practice good quality, traditional family medicine, then maybe you need look no further. At Plowright Medical Centre you will care for a stable population of appreciative patients who still value general practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to work from award-winning premises in the thriving, attractive and historic market town of Swaffham in the heart of Norfolk. You can enjoy an excellent work‑life balance with protected admin time and flexible working hours/days to suit family commitments. We are situated within 30‑50 minutes of both Norwich and Kings Lynn, surrounded by picturesque villages, beautiful countryside and great beaches.
Location
Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HJ. Branch surgery in Necton (PE37 8EF). Main office at 1 Jack Boddy Way, Swaffham.
We Offer Our GPs
* 12 minute appointments
* Stable clinical and administration team
* Dedicated administration time
* 6 weeks annual leave with a week study leave pro rata
* Support from 2 ANPs, a clinical pharmacist and a great nursing team
* SystmONE system
* Indemnity paid
Responsibilities
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, 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, checking and actioning lab results and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self‑referred or referred from other healthcare 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. 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. Collecting 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. In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Home Visits
The post-holder will be required to carry out home visits as detailed in the home visit protocol, usually carried out after morning surgery.
Duty Doctor
The post-holder will be required to participate in on‑calls as part of a rota.
Working Relationships
All practice staff; PCN ARRS staff and attached staff district nurses, health visitors, midwives, retinal screening.
About Us
At Plowright Medical Centre you will care for a stable population of 6,800 appreciative patients who still value general practice in the semi‑rural area of Swaffham with a branch surgery in the nearby village of Necton in the heart of Norfolk in an award‑winning premises. At the same time as being traditional, relaxed, supportive and friendly, we are also highly organised and efficient, with tremendous support teams. This enables the GPs to concentrate on the work for which their skills are best utilised. We are part of the Swaffham and Downham PCN, have full support and access to a diverse healthcare team including, Health and Wellbeing Coach, Mental Health Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Social prescribers, pharmacists and practice funded in‑house counsellors. We use SystmONE and have a full complement of back office staff removing some GP admin workloads, with a very strong IT, admin and secretarial support. The practice receives a high QOF achievement annually and receives great feedback from our patients.
Details
Date posted: 21 November 2025.
Salary: £11,500 to £12,000 a session.
Contract: Permanent.
Working pattern: Part‑time.
Reference number: A3444‑25‑0000.
Job locations: 1 Jack Boddy Way, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HJ. Plowright Surgery, North Pickenham Road, Necton, Norfolk, PE37 8EF.
Qualifications
* Qualified GP
* GMC full registration
* MRCGP
* Currently on a performers list
* Never been removed from a performers list for a detrimental reason
* A demonstrable commitment to professional development
* Understands the importance of evidence‑based practice and clinical effectiveness
Experience
Essential: Experience of Microsoft Office applications. Desirable: Experience using TPP System One.
Essential Attributes
* Ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
* Initiative and drive
* Pleasant and articulate
* Able to work under pressure
* Self‑motivated and positive
* Empathetic, honest, caring
* Adaptable and forward looking
* Enthusiastic and energetic
* Diplomatic and considered
* Hard working, willing and flexibleObservance of strict confidentiality
* Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
Person Specification
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills. Ability to listen and empathise. Good time management. Excellent keyboard and computer skills. Problem solving and a solutions‑focused approach. Understanding of clinical governance and quality issues as well as health and social policy.
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration and a current GMC full registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Plowright Medical Centre
1 Jack Boddy Way
Swaffham
Norfolk
PE37 7HJ
Website: https://www.plowrightmedicalcentre.co.uk/
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