Job Title
Salaried General Practitioner (GP) – The Ridge Medical Practice
Location: The Ridge Medical Centre and other sites in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Primarily based at Great Horton Surgery with travel to other sites. Working pattern: 4 sessions (Mondays and Tuesdays, 2 sessions each).
Job Summary
An exciting new Salaried General Practitioner (GP) opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated individual to join our Ridge Team. The post-holder will provide high quality, patient-centered primary care services within the General Practitioner team, working within the GMS contract and NHS values.
Main Duties
To provide high quality, patient-centred primary care services as part of the General Practitioner team. Deliver safe, effective, evidence-based clinical care to patients in line with NHS values and the GMS contract.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide general medical services to registered and temporary patients.
* Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions appropriately.
* Ensure accurate, timely, and complete documentation of patient records.
* Prescribe in accordance with practice and national guidelines, ensuring safe repeat prescribing and medicines optimisation.
* Undertake appropriate investigations, referrals, and follow-up.
* Support the practice in meeting QOF, IIF, DES, LES, and other contractual requirements.
* Work within CQC, GMC, NHS England, and practice governance frameworks.
* Participate in significant event reviews, complaints handling, and clinical audits.
* Support continuous quality improvement in the practice.
* Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR and information governance requirements.
Communication
* Undertake patient consultations face-to-face, by telephone, online, and home visits as appropriate.
* Provide health promotion, screening, disease prevention and advice in line with national and local public health initiatives.
* Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including practice nurses, HCAs, care navigators, pharmacists, paramedics, physiotherapists, and others.
* Participate in practice clinical meetings, MDTs, and case reviews.
* Maintain effective communication with patients, carers, and colleagues with empathy, clarity, and professionalism.
Leadership and Development
* Work as part of a large, inclusive training practice serving 32,000+ patients.
* Contribute to supervision and training of GP trainees, foundation doctors, and medical students.
* Support involvement in PCN initiatives through The Five Parks PCN.
* Opportunities for career development, including GPwER pathways in Dermatology, MSK, General Neurology, Headache, Minor Surgery and Vasectomy.
* Take responsibility for own CPD, revalidation, and appraisal.
* Adhere to practice policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Health, Wellbeing, Values
* Promote a preventative, holistic approach to patient care and support staff wellbeing.
* Contribute to a safe, supportive workplace environment.
* Uphold safeguarding responsibilities in line with practice policies.
* Embody core values: Friendly, Caring, Innovative, Open, and Team-focused; contribute to a learning, supportive culture.
Qualifications
Essential
* Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and inclusion on the NHS Performers List.
* Evidence of full compliance with revalidation and appraisal requirements.
* Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
* Excellent communication, consultation, and clinical skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a team and build relationships with colleagues.
Desirable
* Interest in clinical leadership, service development, or teaching/training.
* Additional qualifications or special interests (e.g., dermatology, women's health, mental health, minor surgery).
* Previous experience in a GP practice or PCN environment.
Additional Information
This job description is not exhaustive. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties as reasonably required by the practice to meet evolving needs of the organization.
Employer Details
The Ridge Medical Practice
The Ridge Medical Centre, Cousen Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 3JX
Website: http://www.theridgemedicalpractice.nhs.uk/
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