Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced GP to join the Northamptonshire Rural East & South (NRES) Neighbourhood as part of the NHS New Models of Care Programme. This post sits within our Neighbourhood Access Service, delivering high-quality same-day and urgent primary care to patients registered across seven GP practices serving approximately 88,900 patients. You will have a primary base practice, providing a stable main location. However, as part of a neighbourhood model, there will be a requirement to work across other neighbourhood sites and hubs when service needs require. Care will be delivered through a mix of face-to-face and remote consultations, supporting access across the wider neighbourhood population.
The role is offered at 6 sessions per week (0.67 WTE), within a service where full-time is defined as 9 sessions. In addition to same-day access work, you will incorporate a proportion of routine GP appointments into your working day. You will work autonomously within a supportive multidisciplinary team of GPs, ANPs and senior clinicians, with opportunities to contribute to service development, leadership and education. The advertised sessional rate is enhanced to reflect that CPD time and costs are funded within the role. This is an inclusive rate, with no separate CPD allowance. This is an opportunity to be part of a developing neighbourhood model, balancing continuity at a base site with flexible working across Rural East & South Northamptonshire.
Main duties
The post holder will deliver GP clinical sessions, providing same-day and routine primary care appointments. You will work autonomously to assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated primary care conditions, using face-to-face and remote consultations as appropriate. The role includes safe clinical decision-making, review of investigation results, appropriate follow-up, and accurate clinical record keeping in line with professional standards. You will work collaboratively with GPs, ANPs, nursing and patient services teams to support safe, effective and timely patient care. The post holder will contribute to clinical governance activities and support ongoing service improvement.
About us
Northamptonshire Rural East & South (NRES) is a neighbourhood group of seven GP practices working together as part of the NHS New Models of Care programme. The neighbourhood serves a registered population of approximately 88,900 patients across Rural East & South Northamptonshire. NRES delivers neighbourhood-based services through shared clinical teams, supporting same-day access and routine primary care across member practices. The neighbourhood model is designed to improve access, resilience and sustainability for both patients and practices. The organisation brings together GPs, ANPs, nursing and patient services teams to deliver safe, high-quality care, while supporting collaborative working and service development across the neighbourhood.
Details
Date posted: 13 March 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £66,000 a year Enhanced salary includes CPD time and costs
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 2 years
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number: A4740-26-0001
Job locations:
* Swinneyford Road, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6HD
* Denton Village Surgery, Orchard Lane, Denton, Northampton, NN7 1HT
* Towcester Medical Centre, Link Way, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6HH
* Bugbrooke Medical Practice, Levitts Road, Bugbrooke, Northampton, NN7 3QN
* Springfield Surgery, Springfield Way, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6JJ
* Roade Medical Centre, 16 London Road, Roade, Northampton, NN7 2NN
* Brackley Medical Centre, Wellington House, Brackley, NN13 5NS
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide GP clinical services within the Neighbourhood Access Service, delivering same-day, routine and complex primary care to patients. You will undertake autonomous consultations, including history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients presenting with undifferentiated, acute and complex primary care needs. This will include managing patients with multiple long-term conditions, frailty and complexity, working to evidence-based guidance. The role includes responsibility for safe clinical decision-making, appropriate follow-up, review and actioning of investigation results, and maintaining accurate and timely clinical records. You will work collaboratively with GPs, ANPs, nursing and patient services teams, and contribute to coordinated care planning for patients with complex needs, including liaison with community and secondary care services where appropriate. The post holder will participate in clinical governance activities, including significant event reviews, audits and service evaluation, and support the ongoing development of neighbourhood-based services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise
* CCT (or equivalent) in General Practice
* Inclusion on the Northamptonshire Performers List
Desirable
* Postgraduate qualification relevant to primary care
* Teaching, training or leadership qualification
Experience
* Substantial experience working in UK general practice
* Experience managing patients with undifferentiated primary care presentations
* Ability to work autonomously and make safe clinical decisions
* Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
* Experience of same-day or urgent care services
* Experience contributing to service development or service improvement
* Experience providing clinical supervision or mentorship
Other 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 the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Dr A Supple, The Brook Health Centre
Address: Swinneyford Road, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6HD
Employer's website: https://www.brookhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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