At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide primary care consultations and manage patient health across various platforms.
- Company: Join a supportive GP training practice in beautiful rural Herefordshire.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Flexible working sessions with opportunities for teaching and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dedicated team improving community health and patient care.
- Qualifications: Qualified GP with strong clinical knowledge and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 10800 - 12500 £ per year.
Mortimer Medical Practice is a GP training practice located in rural Kingsland, Herefordshire, serving around 9,000 patients across three sites. We are looking for a salaried GP (5 to 6 sessions) to join our team. Salary is £10,800 to £12,500 per session, per annum, depending on experience and additional skills or responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary care consultations via face‑to‑face, telephone, and digital platforms.
- Assess, diagnose, treat and manage acute and long‑term conditions, ensuring continuity of care.
- Prescribe safely in line with current clinical guidelines and request/interpret investigations.
- Deliver preventative care, screening, immunisations and health promotion.
- Manage chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, asthma and mental health conditions.
- Respond to urgent and emergency presentations as required.
- Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records.
- Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development activities.
- Support teaching and supervision of trainees where appropriate.
- Assist with administrative duties related to patient care and support PCN initiatives.
- Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, professionalism and confidentiality.
Qualifications
- Qualified General Practitioner with full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Inclusion on the GMC GP Register and GP Performers List.
- Post‑graduate qualification in long‑term conditions or a related medical field (e.g., minor surgery).
Experience and Skills
- Strong clinical knowledge across general practice, including diagnosis and management of undifferentiated conditions.
- Excellent consultation, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working within a dispensing practice.
- Familiarity with electronic patient record systems (e.g., EMIS DOCMAN, Anima, Triage).
- Experience in clinical audit, research or quality improvement initiatives.
- Additional clinical skills or specialist interests such as minor surgery, learning disabilities or mental health are desirable.
Person Specification
- Professional, compassionate, and patient‑focused approach.
- High integrity, confidentiality and ethical practice.
- Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and make sound clinical decisions.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
- Interest or experience in teaching and training (e.g., GP registrars).
- Understanding of rural healthcare challenges and community‑focused care.
Working Pattern and Place of Work
Sessions and working days will be agreed. The main location is Kingsland, but covering all sites may be required.
Background Check
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Salaried GP employer: Mortimer Medical Practice
Mortimer Medical Practice is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in the picturesque rural setting of Kingsland, Herefordshire. With competitive salaries and a commitment to professional development, we provide our salaried GPs with opportunities for growth, teaching, and involvement in quality improvement initiatives, all while serving a close-knit community of patients. Join us to make a meaningful impact in primary care, where your skills and compassion will be valued.
