Salaried General Practitioner (Retainer) in Willenhall

We are looking to welcome a committed and enthusiastic GP Retainer to join our friendly and supportive practice in Cheslyn Hay. We are a well-established, patient-focused surgery with a strong team ethos, comprising 2 GP Partners, 1 ANP, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Healthcare Assistant, 1 Phlebotomist, and a dedicated and experienced administrative team. We pride ourselves on maintaining a positive, collaborative working environment where clinicians feel valued and supported. This is an excellent opportunity for a GP seeking a flexible retainer role within a practice that is committed to high-quality patient care, teamwork, and ongoing professional development.

Main duties of the job

• The GP Retainer will provide high-quality, patient-centred care through face-to-face and telephone consultations, managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Duties include assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with undifferentiated presentations, issuing prescriptions, reviewing results and correspondence, completing clinical administration, and making appropriate referrals.
• The post-holder will work both autonomously and collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to continuity of care, clinical governance, and service development within the practice.

About us

We are a well-established and friendly GP practice based in Cheslyn Hay, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. Our supportive multidisciplinary team consists of 2 GP Partners, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Healthcare Assistant, 1 Phlebotomist, and a dedicated and experienced administrative team. We pride ourselves on strong teamwork, open communication, and creating a positive working environment where staff feel valued and supported. We are committed to professional development and are happy to support training and progression, asking in return that our team members bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and a willingness to grow and adapt as the practice continues to evolve.

Job responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face and telephone consultations in accordance with the agreed timetable.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute, chronic, and undifferentiated conditions.
• Make professional, autonomous clinical decisions in line with current guidelines and best practice.
• Prescribe safely and appropriately in accordance with practice formulary and national guidance.
• Review laboratory results, correspondence, and clinical documents in a timely manner.
• Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate and agreed.
• Develop and implement person-centred care plans.
• Refer patients to secondary care or community services as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using the practice clinical system (EMIS).
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement activities as appropriate to sessions worked.

Clinical Governance & Quality

• Work in accordance with practice policies, NICE guidance, and local pathways.
• Contribute to audit, significant event analysis, and service improvement initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills through CPD and appraisal.

Confidentiality

• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with GDPR, Data Protection legislation, and practice policies.
• Ensure all patient information is handled securely and shared only with authorised individuals.

Health & Safety / Infection Control

• Comply with practice Health & Safety and Infection Prevention & Control policies.
• Maintain safe working practices and adhere to national IPC standards.
• Use PPE appropriately and report any risks or incidents promptly.
• Promote safeguarding and demonstrate due regard for the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Equality & Diversity

• Deliver care in a respectful, inclusive, and non-judgemental manner.
• Support equality, diversity, and the rights of patients, carers, and colleagues.

Personal & Professional Development

• Participate in annual appraisal and maintain a portfolio in line with General Medical Council revalidation requirements.
• Engage in ongoing CPD in line with professional and retainer scheme requirements.
• Contribute positively to team working and practice development.

The GP Retainer will work collaboratively with 2 GP Partners, 1 ANP, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Healthcare Assistant, 1 Phlebotomist, and a large and experienced administrative team to ensure safe, coordinated patient care.

Person Specification

• Applicants must hold a recognised medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and be fully registered with the General Medical Council with a current licence to practise.
• Candidates must have completed GP Specialty Training and hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice or be on the GMC GP Register.
• Applicants must meet appraisal and revalidation requirements and be eligible to work under the NHS GP Retainer Scheme.
• Previous experience working within UK primary care or General Practice is desirable, particularly experience managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions independently.
• An interest in quality improvement, audit, or service development would be advantageous.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team and within a Primary Care Network (PCN) setting would be beneficial.
• Additional skills or special interests, such as women's health, chronic disease management, minor procedures, or teaching and mentoring, would also be welcomed.
• Familiarity with EMIS or similar electronic patient record systems is desirable.

Experience

• Applicants must have experience working as a General Practitioner within UK primary care, managing a wide range of acute, chronic, and undifferentiated presentations.
• Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, making safe and effective clinical decisions in line with current national and local guidelines.
• Experience in prescribing independently, reviewing results and correspondence, and maintaining accurate contemporaneous clinical records is essential.
• Applicants must also have experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contributing to high standards of patient-centred care.
• It is desirable for applicants to have experience running minor illness or long-term condition clinics, managing complex patient cases, and contributing to service development or quality improvement projects.
• Experience teaching, mentoring, or supervising colleagues or medical students is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Primary Care Network (PCN) working, vaccination programmes, or specialised clinical areas such as women's health, chronic disease management, or minor procedures would also be beneficial.
• Experience using EMIS or other electronic patient record systems in a primary care setting is desirable.

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.