Job Summary
We are seeking both
full‑time and part‑time GPs
to join our friendly team in
Cockermouth, a thriving market town on the edge of the breath‑taking Lake District National Park. The role focuses on delivering core family practice, with an emphasis on exceptional patient care and outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to join during a period of operational and strategic change, with potential future partnership prospects. Responsibilities
Manage patient caseloads in a primary care setting, ensuring high standards of care. Provide face‑to‑face and telephone consultations, as well as home visits. Conduct surgery and telephone consultations, sign repeat prescriptions and manage paperwork and correspondence efficiently. Participate in on‑call duties as duty doctor or triage doctor, handling urgent appointments and emergencies. Make autonomous clinical decisions, assess health needs, screen for disease risk factors, develop care plans, provide counselling and health education. Record clear consultation notes, collect audit data, and comply with practice policies and guidelines. Support cross‑covering for other GPs during leave, and oversee administrative tasks such as issuing prescriptions. Other Responsibilities Within the Organisation
Maintain compliance with practice policies, confidentiality, data protection and health and safety. Commit to lifelong learning and audit to promote evidence‑based practice. Contribute to practice and clinical meetings; support evaluation, audit and clinical standard setting. Help develop and maintain computer‑based patient records and patient data coding. Attend training and events; participate in incentive schemes such as Enhanced Services and QOF. What We Can Offer You
Competitive salary based on experience. 7.5 weeks annual leave plus your birthday off. Manageable workload: 13 patient contacts per session (mix of face‑to‑face and phone). Two 30‑minute admin/coffee breaks and a full hour for lunch each day. Flexible sessions supporting a healthy work‑life balance. Person Specification
Experience Experience in general practice within a multidisciplinary team. Strong EMIS knowledge. Qualifications (Essential) Full GMC Registration with licence to practise and entry on the GP Register. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice or equivalent. Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR) or equivalent. Membership of a Medical Performers List or eligibility. Evidence of continuous professional development. Qualifications (Desirable) Evidence of other specialist interest, development or training. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required to confirm no previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please refer to the NHS Careers website. Additional Information
Salary £11,000 a session or higher based on experience. Contract Permanent. Working Pattern Full‑time, Flexible working. Reference Number A5229-26-0003 Location
Cockermouth Health Centre Isle Road Cockermouth CA13 9HT United Kingdom Contact
Practice Manager Claire Raven claire.raven4@nhs.net 01900705750
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