We are looking for Salaried GPs to join our established and supportive primary care team at Holderness Health. This is a flexible opportunity with sessions - up to 8 per week - negotiable, including a regular Enhanced Access session one day per week, offering additional flexibility for clinicians interested in extended hours working.
The role is ideal for an experienced GP or someone newly qualified who is looking to develop their career within a forward thinking practice.
The post holder will provide high quality, patient centred general medical services to our registered and temporary patients, working collaboratively with the wider clinical and nonclinical team to meet a broad range of health needs.
Main duties of the job
You will deliver high quality, patient centred GP services including face to face and telephone consultations, home visits, Duty Doctor cover and weekly participation in Enhanced Access services. You will manage acute, chronic, complex and undifferentiated conditions and develop care plans with patients.
You will prescribe safely in line with guidance, keep accurate clinical records, and contribute to QOF and quality improvement activity. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team of GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, First Contact Physiotherapists, Proactive Care Team including Social Prescribers and Mental Health Worker, you will be committed to delivering excellent patient care and positive patient outcomes, with a focus on supporting continuity of care for our most complex patients.
We are looking for a fully qualified GP with GMC registration, on the NHS Medical Performers List or nearing completion of training. You will have strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills, good organisation and a compassionate, professional approach. You should be able to manage workload effectively, work independently and value teamwork, prevention and reducing health inequalities. Commitment to patient care.
About us
We are a large rural practice serving over 33,000 patients across the Holderness area. As a single-practice Primary Care Network, we are uniquely positioned to shape and transform the care we deliver to our local community.
We operate from seven sites, the successful candidate must be willing and able to travel between locations as required. Our experienced and dedicated team includes 21 GPs, a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, and a highly valued patient services and administrative team who work collaboratively to deliver high-quality care.
Holderness Health is a Teaching Practice and is proud of its supportive, inclusive, and team-focused culture. We value collaboration, professionalism and kindness, and work hard to create an environment where clinicians feel respected, listened to and supported.
You will be joining an organisation with approachable clinical leadership and a strong commitment to clinical governance, learning, and development. We encourage open communication, shared problem solving, and regular peer support.
Benefits include:
* Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
* Support with appraisal, revalidation, and continuing professional development
* Administrative support from a team of General Practice Assistants
* Opportunities to become involved in teaching, quality improvement, and service development
* A welcoming, respectful workplace with a shared commitment to high quality patient care
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.
Clinical Responsibilities
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post holder will be available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self‑referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
Providing counselling and health education.
Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
Collecting data QOF data and other data required by the practice.
Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.
Participating in Significant Event Analysis.
Compiling and issuing computer‑generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding handwritten prescriptions whenever possible).
Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.
Participate in training plans of medical students as required.
In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within general practice.
Other Practice Responsibilities
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice/CQC policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.
Undertaking Duty Doctor responsibilities on a rotational basis.
Contributing towards extended hours provision on a weekly basis.
Supporting colleagues with the smooth running of the surgery by providing cover and assistance, in particular during periods of illness, annual leave or absence for other reasons.
Personal/Professional Development
Attend courses and study days to ensure continuing professional development, taking responsibility for own development.
Participate in individual performance review including annual appraisals and internal peer review.
Health and Safety
Comply with all Health and Safety and infection control requirements.
Take responsibility for own health and safety and that of other persons who may be affected by your own acts or omissions.
Equality and Diversity
Comply with the practice Equal Opportunities Policy and Procedure.
Behave in a manner which is welcoming, non‑judgemental and respectful to the differing needs, beliefs, circumstances and perspectives of patients, carers and colleagues.
Quality, Risk Management and Clinical Governance
Work within the clinical governance processes of the practice.
Identify, manage and share issues relating to quality and risk in line with practice policies and procedures.
Participate in practice quality improvement initiatives.
Confidentiality
To maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients, clients, staff and other users of the services in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, General Data Protection Regulation and Caldicott Principles.
This job description outlines the key duties and responsibilities of the role but is not an exhaustive list. It may be amended and developed as required to reflect changing circumstances, development of the role or the needs of the practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Fully qualified GP with GMC registration, on Medical Performers List or GPST3 due to complete training
* Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork Time management being able to prioritise work
* Effective communication and collaboration skills
* Commitment to primary prevention and health improvement Commitment to addressing health inequalities
* Ability to act in a way that empowers patients and advocates for them where needed.
* HYMS/GP Trainer
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.
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