Job Summary
A fabulous opportunity has arisen for a Full Time / Part Time 6-9 sessions Salaried GP to join our supportive and friendly patient centred team at the Suttons Medical Group. We are a well-staffed, high achieving practice situated in South Lincolnshire close to the Norfolk and Cambridgeshire borders, and with good access to excellent local state Grammar Schools.
Main duties of the job
* A variety of duties including face to face consultations, telephone consultations, home visits as required, assist staff and patients with clinical or prescribing queries, checking, and signing repeat prescriptions, managing investigation results and completing paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
* Participate in activities required to assess compliance with the CQC Fundamental Standards.
* Participate in QOF, Safeguarding and other practice meetings when required.
* Provide high-quality medical services in the context of general practice to the patients registered with Suttons Medical Group.
* Respond to medical/health problems presented by patients on the practice register, including history taking, diagnosis, investigation, treatment, and referral as appropriate.
* Read and interpret test requests and results ordered by you and other team members, taking appropriate action based on the findings.
* Provide high quality care to an fair and equitable patient list proportioned to sessions worked.
About Us
The Suttons Medical Group is a large practice based in Long Sutton with a branch site at Sutton Bridge, we serve over 16,000 patients. Suttons medical Group has a team of clinical and non-clinical staff lead by three partners and an admin and management team. We have a CQC score of Good and strive for excellence in all areas of patient care. We have a strong focus on health promotion and personalised care, supporting patients to make informed decisions about their health and social care. We are a friendly, and supportive team with experienced healthcare professionals.
Details
Date posted
20 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A5609-25-0000
Job locations
Sutton Medical Group
Trafalgar Square
Long Sutton
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE12 9HB
Suttons Medical Group
Railway Lane North
Sutton Bridge
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE12 9LP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The GP will undertake a variety of duties governed by the GMS contract and objectives of Enhanced Services, including:
In-person consultations
Telephone consultations
Home visits for patients and nursing home residents
Checking and signing repeat prescriptions
Addressing queries, paperwork, and correspondence as required
Provide patient-centred, evidence-based care that addresses the medical needs of the local patient population. This includes diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide variety of acute and chronic medical conditions, working to improve overall health outcomes.
Ensure that all medical services provided align with the standards and obligations set out in the primary care contract. This includes meeting targets related to patient care, access, and service quality, in compliance with NHS guidelines.
Implement safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing practices, ensuring that medication choices follow both local formularies and national prescribing guidelines, while considering patient preferences and clinical appropriateness.
In agreement with Practice, manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and asthma through regular reviews, treatment adjustments, and patient education, aiming to optimize control and prevent complications. Use care plans and multidisciplinary approaches when necessary.
Ensure all administrative tasks, including managing referrals to secondary care, processing repeat prescription requests, reviewing test results, and handling patient queries, are completed promptly and accurately to support effective patient care.
Participate in telephone triage and duty doctor responsibilities when required.
Ensure that all patient consultations, treatments, and decisions are accurately recorded in patient notes in a timely manner, following best practices and adhering to legal and policy requirements. This is essential for continuity of care and medico-legal purposes.
Contribute to the practice team by taking on a fair and equitable share of clinical and administrative duties. This ensures smooth operations and a balanced workload across the practice.
Follow established clinical guidelines for patient care and actively participate in audits to ensure quality improvement. Take a proactive approach in implementing any audit recommendations to enhance patient safety and care standards.
Support practice-wide initiatives aimed at improving patient care, service delivery, and operational efficiency. Contribute ideas and take part in projects that drive continuous improvement in healthcare quality and outcomes.
In agreement with practice, take ownership of specific areas of the QOF, ensuring that the practice meets its targets. This could involve chronic disease management, patient screening programmes, or preventative health measures, ensuring high standards of care and practice performance.
Participate in practice meetings (where possible) to discuss clinical issues, operational challenges, and practice performance. Provide input into decision-making processes and support the implementation of agreed actions to improve service delivery.
Play an active role in ensuring the practice meets its clinical governance obligations, supporting audits, risk management, and quality improvement activities.
Take part in regular appraisals, reflecting on your practice and setting goals for continued professional development. Engage in feedback discussions and use the appraisal process to identify areas for improvement and learning.
Maintain your professional credentials and ensure you are prepared for the GMC revalidation process. This includes keeping accurate records of CPD (Continuing Professional Development), audits, patient feedback, and other required documentation
Take responsibility for your ongoing education and professional development, and keep up to date with medical advancements, attend relevant training, and share knowledge with your colleagues.
Work collaboratively with practice partners to help achieve strategic goals. Identify ways to improve service delivery, enhance patient care, and increase practice efficiency, which could help reduce costs or generate additional income.
Ensure that you are familiar with, and consistently follow, the practices protocols and policies in daily clinical and administrative work. Participate in regular reviews to update protocols as needed to meet evolving clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Foster a team-based approach to care by maintaining regular communication with all practice staff. Promote a culture of collaboration, quality improvement, and open dialogue, ensuring everyone is working towards shared practice goals.
Engage in clinical audits as requested, contributing to the collection and analysis of data to assess and improve practice performance and patient outcomes.
Take part in initiatives that support the improvement of local healthcare services, helping the practice to stay engaged with wider community health strategies and to offer better care to patients.
When significant events or near misses occur, participate in reviews and root cause analyses to identify what went wrong, learn from the event, and implement changes to prevent recurrence.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The GP will undertake a variety of duties governed by the GMS contract and objectives of Enhanced Services, including:
In-person consultations
Telephone consultations
Home visits for patients and nursing home residents
Checking and signing repeat prescriptions
Addressing queries, paperwork, and correspondence as required
Provide patient-centred, evidence-based care that addresses the medical needs of the local patient population. This includes diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide variety of acute and chronic medical conditions, working to improve overall health outcomes.
Ensure that all medical services provided align with the standards and obligations set out in the primary care contract. This includes meeting targets related to patient care, access, and service quality, in compliance with NHS guidelines.
Implement safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing practices, ensuring that medication choices follow both local formularies and national prescribing guidelines, while considering patient preferences and clinical appropriateness.
In agreement with Practice, manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and asthma through regular reviews, treatment adjustments, and patient education, aiming to optimize control and prevent complications. Use care plans and multidisciplinary approaches when necessary.
Ensure all administrative tasks, including managing referrals to secondary care, processing repeat prescription requests, reviewing test results, and handling patient queries, are completed promptly and accurately to support effective patient care.
Participate in telephone triage and duty doctor responsibilities when required.
Ensure that all patient consultations, treatments, and decisions are accurately recorded in patient notes in a timely manner, following best practices and adhering to legal and policy requirements. This is essential for continuity of care and medico-legal purposes.
Contribute to the practice team by taking on a fair and equitable share of clinical and administrative duties. This ensures smooth operations and a balanced workload across the practice.
Follow established clinical guidelines for patient care and actively participate in audits to ensure quality improvement. Take a proactive approach in implementing any audit recommendations to enhance patient safety and care standards.
Support practice-wide initiatives aimed at improving patient care, service delivery, and operational efficiency. Contribute ideas and take part in projects that drive continuous improvement in healthcare quality and outcomes.
In agreement with practice, take ownership of specific areas of the QOF, ensuring that the practice meets its targets. This could involve chronic disease management, patient screening programmes, or preventative health measures, ensuring high standards of care and practice performance.
Participate in practice meetings (where possible) to discuss clinical issues, operational challenges, and practice performance. Provide input into decision-making processes and support the implementation of agreed actions to improve service delivery.
Play an active role in ensuring the practice meets its clinical governance obligations, supporting audits, risk management, and quality improvement activities.
Take part in regular appraisals, reflecting on your practice and setting goals for continued professional development. Engage in feedback discussions and use the appraisal process to identify areas for improvement and learning.
Maintain your professional credentials and ensure you are prepared for the GMC revalidation process. This includes keeping accurate records of CPD (Continuing Professional Development), audits, patient feedback, and other required documentation
Take responsibility for your ongoing education and professional development, and keep up to date with medical advancements, attend relevant training, and share knowledge with your colleagues.
Work collaboratively with practice partners to help achieve strategic goals. Identify ways to improve service delivery, enhance patient care, and increase practice efficiency, which could help reduce costs or generate additional income.
Ensure that you are familiar with, and consistently follow, the practices protocols and policies in daily clinical and administrative work. Participate in regular reviews to update protocols as needed to meet evolving clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Foster a team-based approach to care by maintaining regular communication with all practice staff. Promote a culture of collaboration, quality improvement, and open dialogue, ensuring everyone is working towards shared practice goals.
Engage in clinical audits as requested, contributing to the collection and analysis of data to assess and improve practice performance and patient outcomes.
Take part in initiatives that support the improvement of local healthcare services, helping the practice to stay engaged with wider community health strategies and to offer better care to patients.
When significant events or near misses occur, participate in reviews and root cause analyses to identify what went wrong, learn from the event, and implement changes to prevent recurrence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Qualifications/education
* Qualified General Practitioner
* GMC Registration
* Listed on National Performers list (England)
* Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 198
* DBS Enhanced disclosure
* Experience
* Recent experience working in general practice or a new qualified General Practitioner
* Experience of Medicine Management/use of practice formularies
* Skills and knowledge
* General understanding of the Primary Care Contract
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* UK Drivers licence
* Effective time management
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
* Problem solving and analytical skills
* Excellent patient manner
Desirable
* Experience of medicines management
* Experience of QOF and clinical audit
* Strong knowledge of EMIS and/or SystmOne
* Understands the health and social needs of local practice patient population
Person Specification
Essential
* Qualifications/education
* Qualified General Practitioner
* GMC Registration
* Listed on National Performers list (England)
* Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 198
* DBS Enhanced disclosure
* Experience
* Recent experience working in general practice or a new qualified General Practitioner
* Experience of Medicine Management/use of practice formularies
* Skills and knowledge
* General understanding of the Primary Care Contract
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* UK Drivers licence
* Effective time management
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
* Problem solving and analytical skills
* Excellent patient manner
Desirable
* Experience of medicines management
* Experience of QOF and clinical audit
* Strong knowledge of EMIS and/or SystmOne
* Understands the health and social needs of local practice patient population
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 Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Suttons Medical Group
Address
Sutton Medical Group
Trafalgar Square
Long Sutton
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE12 9HB
Employer's website
https://www.suttonsmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Suttons Medical Group
Address
Sutton Medical Group
Trafalgar Square
Long Sutton
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE12 9HB
Employer's website
https://www.suttonsmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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