At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality patient care through consultations and manage acute and chronic conditions.
- Company: Join a friendly, innovative team at Chapelthorpe Medical Centre.
- Benefits: Enjoy six weeks annual leave, NHS pension, and protected CPD time.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with opportunities to mentor trainees.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified GP with experience in patient care.
We are seeking a Salaried GP to join our friendly and forward-thinking team at Chapelthorpe Medical Centre. The postholder will deliver high-quality, patient-centred primary care services within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.
The role comprises a 4-session working week delivered across Monday and Wednesday, with two morning sessions (08:00‑13:00) and two afternoon sessions (13:00‑18:00). Morning clinics typically involve approximately 14 patient contacts per session (or around 12 for half-day sessions), with afternoon sessions involving around 11 patient contacts per session, combining face‑to‑face and telephone consultations. The postholder will also participate in daily clinical administration and results management, and will usually undertake up to two home visit requests per day depending on demand, alongside participation in the duty doctor rota and wider practice workload.
This includes providing routine and urgent GP care, managing acute and chronic conditions, undertaking clinical triage, reviewing results, and completing referrals and clinical administration.
You will work as part of a collaborative team committed to delivering safe, effective and accessible care to our patient population of approximately 13,800 patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver routine, urgent and emergency GP consultations via face-to-face, telephone and online consultations.
- Diagnose, manage and treat acute and chronic conditions.
- Undertake approximately 25 patient contacts per day.
- Participate in duty doctor sessions on a rota basis.
- Manage triage requests and undertake home visits when required.
- Review, action and follow up pathology and investigation results daily.
- Process referrals, prescriptions, reports and clinical correspondence in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate, high-quality patient records in line with clinical governance standards.
- Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.
Practice Overview
Chapelthorpe Medical Centre is an innovative, forward‑thinking training practice serving approximately 13,800 patients. The practice has 4 GP partners, 5 salaried GPs, an ACP and a skilled multidisciplinary team supported by PCN staff. The practice uses SystmOne, Ardens, askmyGP and Welby clinical systems. The team culture is supportive, friendly and sociable, with a low administrative workload thanks to dedicated administrative support. Home visit burden is reduced through ACPs, trainees and care‑home arrangements.
NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility). Six weeks annual leave and one week study leave pro rata. Protected CPD time and support for appraisal and revalidation. Modern purpose-built training practice. Opportunities to support GP trainees, FY2 doctors, medical students and nurses. Convenient location close to M1 Junction 39.
Salaried General Practitioner in Wakefield employer: Conexus Healthcare Ltd
Chapelthorpe Medical Centre is an excellent employer for a Salaried General Practitioner, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment that prioritises high-quality patient care. With a focus on employee well-being, the practice provides generous benefits including six weeks of annual leave, protected CPD time, and opportunities for professional development, all within a modern, purpose-built facility conveniently located near M1 Junction 39. Join our friendly team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our 13,800 patients while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule.
