Overview
Position: Salaried General Practitioner (with a view to becoming a Practice Lead GP)
Employer: North Staffordshire GP Federation
Location: Meir Park Surgery / Meir Primary Care Centre
Hours of work: 6 sessions
Salary: £11605 per session, subject to review
Job Type: Permanent
Date posted: 28 August 2025
Meir Park Surgery, Lysander Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7TW
Meir Primary Care Centre, Weston Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6AB
Main duties / Responsibilities
* To perform as an autonomous general practitioner working independently and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting.
* Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence.
* To be involved in the provision of education and training to GP Registrars and other staff.
* To be professionally accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMC code of conduct ensuring the safety of patients and quality of their care is primary.
In addition, the post holder will undertake duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, home visits, signing/authorising repeat prescriptions, handling queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion; make autonomous decisions on presenting problems; assess health care needs; screen disease risk factors; develop care plans; provide counselling and health education; admit or discharge patients and refer as appropriate; record notes; collect data for audit; issue computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions; prescribe in accordance with the practice formulary; visit patients during surgery or emergencies as clinically indicated; participate in On Call and home visiting sessions as allocated on the rota.
About Us
North Staffordshire GP Federation is a membership organisation supporting North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent primary care, including all 66 GP Practices and 13 Primary Care Networks. North Staffordshire GP Federation were awarded the APMS contract for Meir Park and Weston Coyney Surgery on a permanent basis in November 2024, having previously held it in a caretaker arrangement.
Training / Meetings
* Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
* Participate positively and actively in clinical and practice meetings.
* Support medical students and other training roles as part of the practice’s ethos around training and development.
* Manage patient management and improve use of telephone and other technologies to balance continuity of care and access to services.
* Communicate and reassure patients about alternative care options when appropriate and safe.
* Highlight safety or quality concerns to the Practice Management team when necessary.
Confidentiality
* Respect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
* All information accessed in the course of duties should be treated as strictly confidential and disclosed only to authorised persons in line with practice policies and data protection.
Health & Safety
* Promote and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace.
* Identify risks in work activities and manage those risks appropriately.
* Utilise training to update knowledge and skills; follow infection control procedures; keep work areas tidy and safe; report potential risks.
Equality and Diversity
* Respect rights and diversity; maintain privacy and dignity of patients, carers and colleagues; be welcoming, non-judgmental and respectful of individuals’ circumstances and rights.
Personal / Professional Development
* Develop and maintain a personal development plan and portfolio for performance review and revalidation.
* Develop knowledge and clinical practice to meet objectives and changes in service.
* Manage time, workload and resources effectively; provide education and training to staff and Registrars as appropriate; uphold high standards of probity and commitment to life-long learning and audit.
Quality
* Maintain quality and adhere to practice protocols; assess performance and accountability; contribute to team effectiveness and coordination with other agencies to meet patient needs.
Communication
* Communicate effectively with team members, patients and carers; use all appropriate communication channels; recognise needs for alternative communication methods; coordinate with outside agencies and lead GP.
Implementation of Services
* Apply practice policies, standards and guidance; discuss impact with team; participate in audit where appropriate.
General
This job description reflects the current situation and may be reviewed or amended in line with service needs and annual appraisal. The role may include additional duties as reasonably required by North Staffordshire GP Federation.
Job Description – Job Responsibilities
* Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance.
* Discuss with team how policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.
* Participate in audit where appropriate.
Person Specification
Essential
* Meets DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record; willing to work flexible hours to meet demands and commitments to equality and data protection.
* Eligible to work in the UK; current UK professional registration; NHS and GP-related requirements.
Experience
* Essential: knowledge of triage; primary care experience; General Practitioner with over 5 years experience; experience of ICB initiatives; knowledge of clinical governance; knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework; understanding of Patient Choice; experience of medicines management; ability to cope with stressful situations.
* Desirable: understanding of GP commissioning.
Qualifications
* Essential: Qualified General Practitioner; Full GMC Registration to practice as a GP; inclusion on Performers List; eligibility for Medical Indemnity Membership; commitment to professional development.
* Desirable: MRCGP.
Skills and Abilities
* Autonomous working; ability to work in a multidisciplinary team; problem solving; IT skills; flexibility and punctuality; good telephone and interpersonal skills; detail-oriented; clear written and verbal communication.
* Desirable: knowledge of EMIS and SystemOne.
Personal Qualities
* Adaptable, respectful, caring; confident in decision-making; good planning and task management; able to work under pressure; reliable; proactive; maintains confidentiality.
Legal / Regulatory
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a DBS check. UK Registration required. For more information see NHS Careers.
Employer details
Employer: North Staffordshire GP Federation
Address: Meir Park Surgery, Lysander Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7TW
Meir Primary Care Centre, Weston Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6AB
Website: http://www.nsgpf.org.uk/
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