Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our fantastic team at Whitemoor Medical Centre in the historic town of Belper, just 9 miles outside Derby and a stone's throw from Derbyshire's beautiful Peak District. One of our GPs will soon be leaving us, creating room for a new member of the team. We are looking for someone with drive and ambition to work with us as we continue to innovate and excel in Primary Care.
Sessions are negotiable, with a preference for 4 or 8 sessions (including the option of a job share). To support continuity and team cover, we would ask that applicants are able to commit to working Mondays.
Whitemoor Medical Centre is a welcoming, innovative, and progressive practice, working in close partnership with local services and our PCN to serve our practice population of 12,547 patients. We are an accredited training practice and founding partner of the Joint Derbyshire Training Hub that is commissioned by Health Education England. We are also a Tier 3 research practice, conducting high quality clinical research to help us improve NHS care.
About Us
We have a strong multidisciplinary team including GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, ACPs, Clinical Pharmacists via the PCN, and a skilled administrative team.
We are supported by a forward‑thinking management team and work collaboratively within Belper PCN to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care. We pride ourselves as a centre of innovation and excellent care, with a Good overall rating at our last CQC inspection.
Job Details
Details Date posted: 12 February 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time, Job share
Reference number: A0958‑26‑0000
Job Location
Whitemoor Lane, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0JB
Job Responsibilities
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.
* Undertake surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, home visits where required, checking and signing prescriptions, and managing paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner.
* 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 line with current practice disease management protocols.
* Provide counselling and health education.
* Refer patients to other care providers as appropriate.
* Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
* Collect data for audit purposes.
* Prescribe in accordance with local and national guidance.
* Undertake all normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Person Specification – Qualifications
* Full GMC registration and inclusion on a Medical Performers List.
* CCT in General Practice, MRCGP or equivalent.
* Broad experience in general practice managing diverse patient needs.
Knowledge and Skills
* Excellent diagnostic, consultation, and clinical management skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Proficient in clinical IT systems.
* Understanding of NHS systems, QOF and primary care challenges.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Desirable
* Interest in teaching, training, audit, or leadership roles.
* Specialist clinical interests or additional qualifications.
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
Whitemoor Medical Centre
Whitemoor Lane, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0JB
Employer's website: https://www.whitemoormedicalcentre-belper.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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