Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join our clinical team of 4 GP partners, 2 salaried GPs and 5 Nurse Practitioners here at Ixworth Surgery. The post offers part‑time hours of 6 sessions per week.
Package
* A competitive salary of £13,636.69 per session per annum
* Medical indemnity insurance
* BUPA cashplan
* Competitive annual leave and study leave package
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
Ixworth Surgery is a GMS GP practice with a patient list of 9,500. It is owned and operated by 4 GP partners and supported by salaried GPs, nurse practitioners, a respiratory nurse specialist, practice nurses, a nursing team, a social prescriber and a PCN pharmacy technician. The practice has an in‑house pharmacy/dispensary and a full complement of other primary care staff. We are a teaching practice for Cambridge medical students and GP trainees, we are also research accredited and have been rated as Good by the CQC in January 2026.
Job Details
Title: Salaried General Practitioner
Location: Ixworth Surgery
Reports to: The Partners (clinically) & The Management Team (administratively)
Working hours: 6 sessions per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £81,820.14 a year (£13,636.69 per session per annum)
Reference number: A0415-26-0000
Job locations:
Thetford Road
Ixworth
Bury St Edmunds
IP31 2HD
Responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities:
* Make yourself available in accordance with the practice timetable to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, patient home visits, repeat prescriptions and paperwork
* Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems
* Assess the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
* Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
* Develop care plans in consultation with patients and in line with current disease management protocols
* Provide counselling and health education
* Admit or discharge patients to and from the caseload and refer to other care providers as appropriate
* Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
* Collect data for audit purposes
* Compile and issue computer‑generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand‑written prescriptions whenever possible)
* Prescribe in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever clinically appropriate
* Undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care
Other responsibilities within the organisation:
* Be aware of and comply with all relevant practice policies and guidelines (prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety)
* Commit to life‑long learning and audit to ensure evidence‑based best practice
* Contribute to evaluation, audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
* Contribute to the development of computer‑based patient records
* Attend training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate
* Develop an area of special interest following discussion with the partners and the needs of the practice
Person Specification
Experience (Desirable)
* Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
* Experience of supporting service change
* Experience of service improvement and quality initiatives
* Experience with clinical IT systems, e.g. SystmOne
Physical Requirements
* Commit to a DBS check
Skills (Essential)
* Understand the health and social needs of a local practice patient population
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to listen actively to patients in a non‑judgemental manner
* The ability to deal with criticism and work well under severe pressure
* Strong attention to detail
* Patience and a calm demeanour in stressful situations
* Formulating treatment plans and evaluation of progress
* Ability to work with integrated care pathways, protocols and patient‑specific directives
* Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing primary care
* Ability to develop and deliver evidence‑based care
* Understanding of clinical governance and risk management
* Demonstrates evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
Skills (Desirable)
* Evidence of contributing to practice development and research in a clinical area
* Excellent time‑management skills
* Excellent record‑keeping skills
Personal Attributes (Essential)
* Awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to work flexibly to meet practice demands
* Shows empathy in difficult situations
* Excellent communication with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses and agencies
* Caring attitude towards patients
* Values and appreciates the worth of others
* Shows respect, dignity and compassion
* Progressive, forward‑thinking attitude
* Commitment to continuing education and professional development
Qualifications (Essential)
* Fully qualified GP eligible to work in general practice in the NHS
* MBBS or equivalent medical degree
* National Performers List registration
* General Practitioner Register under Article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
* Not subject to suspension under Section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
* Clear DBS report
* Evidence of commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
* Eligible to independently practice in the United Kingdom
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Experience working in general practice/primary care environment
* Understanding of the needs of vulnerable patient groups
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applicants who require a skilled worker sponsorship are welcome; further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Name: Ixworth Surgery
Address:
Thetford Road
Ixworth
Bury St Edmunds
IP31 2HD
Website: http://www.ixworthsurgery.co.uk/
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