Job summary
Ripley Medical Centre is looking to recruit a GP on a permanent basis to join our friendly practice team.
Ripley Medical Centre is a purpose-built practice and offers excellent consulting rooms that are well-equipped, spacious and comfortable. The surgery serves 6,000 patients in Ripley and the surrounding areas.
Ripley has good road links with the A38 and M1, and is under 5 miles from Belper and under 12 miles from Derby and Matlock.
The practice is rated good by the CQC and performs well against QOF and the GP Patient Survey.
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact Gail Bird.
It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.
Main duties of the job
* You will provide a portfolio of general medical services, including managing a caseload, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
* To support the Lead Clinician and practice team to manage a busy and interesting clinical caseload.
* The appointee will have the opportunity to take part in leading on key disease areas and assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a diverse patient list.
* They will work collaboratively and support the Lead Clinician and practice team to manage a busy and interesting clinical caseload.
* They will lead on key areas within the practice, such as specific QOF domains, quality standards, and practice initiatives, as agreed with the Clinical Lead and/or Practice Manager.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Ripley Medical Centre is a part of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS).
DCHS operates a group of surgeries under it's General Practice Service, and provides a supportive environment for GPs.
Details
Date posted: 31 December 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£98,193 to £125,047 a year Dependent upon skills & experience.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
842-SCS-6391-25
Job locations
Ripley Medical Centre
Derby Road
Ripley
DE5 3HR
Job description and Person Specification
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Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* GP Registration / License to Practice
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Relevant post-graduate qualification such as teaching or healthcare leadership
Experience (Essential)
* Demonstrable general practice experience and skills
Experience (Desirable)
* Relevant specialist experience or skills, e.g. joint injection/minor surgery
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Ripley Medical Centre
Derby Road
Ripley
DE5 3HR
Employer's website
http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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