Salaried GP in Pontefract

Park Green Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our long-established, successful, and highly supportive practice in South Kirkby, Pontefract.

As a Personal Medical Services (PMS) practice serving approximately 11,000 patients, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a spacious, modern surgery. We offer excellent continuity of care, a collaborative working environment, and a strong commitment to developing integrated services across our local community through active involvement within our Primary Care Network (PCN).

This is an excellent opportunity for a GP looking to join a friendly, forward-thinking team where wellbeing, professional development, and patient care are at the heart of everything we do.

• Shared on-call responsibilities.
• 6 weeks annual leave plus 1 week study leave.
• Supportive and collaborative working culture.
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and innovation.
• Regular MDT meetings and peer support.
• Excellent work-life balance within a stable and well-organised practice.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Post

As a Salaried GP, you will work as an autonomous practitioner providing comprehensive medical services to the practice population. You will deliver high-quality clinical care in line with the PMS contract and uphold the standards set out in the General Medical Council's Good Medical Practice guidance.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide safe, effective, and patient-centred clinical care.
• Manage a varied and rewarding caseload within a supportive team environment.
• Contribute to the effective management and continuous development of the practice.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated care.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
• Support the achievement of quality improvement and patient outcome objectives.
• Lead by example, fostering positive working relationships across the practice.

About us

About Park Green Surgery

We are proud to offer a welcoming and supportive working environment with a strong clinical and managerial infrastructure.

• Approximately 11,000 registered patients.
• Friendly and cohesive clinical team comprising:
  • 5 GPs
  • 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs)
  • Home Visiting Nurse
  • In-house Clinical Pharmacist
  • In-house Home Visiting Matron
• Additional PCN ARRS roles including:
  • Clinical Pharmacists
  • First Contact Physiotherapists
• Modern premises with excellent facilities.
• Highly experienced management and administrative support team.
• SystmOne clinical system.
• Active participation within the local Primary Care Network.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

As a Salaried GP at Park Green Surgery, you will work as an autonomous practitioner, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our practice population while contributing to the ongoing success and development of the practice.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and compassionate medical care to the registered patient population.
• Deliver services in accordance with the PMS contract and support the objectives of the Primary Care Network (PCN).
• Assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions.
• Prescribe medication in line with local and national prescribing guidance.
• Manage long-term conditions and contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with professional standards and practice policies.
• Undertake telephone triage and duty doctor sessions on a rotational basis.
• Participate in home visits and shared in-call responsibilities.
• Action clinical correspondence, test results, referrals, and prescription requests in a timely manner.

Practice Development and Quality Improvement

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the equitable sharing of workload and responsibilities.
• Contribute to the delivery of quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and service development projects.
• Support the achievement of practice objectives and strategic goals.
• Lead or contribute to specific clinical areas of responsibility, including QOF and enhanced services.
• Adhere to clinical guidelines, governance frameworks, and best practice recommendations.
• Participate actively in practice and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and teamwork across the practice.
• Review and comply with all practice policies and procedures.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain GMC registration and comply with all professional and regulatory requirements.
• Participate fully in annual appraisal and revalidation processes.
• Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning.
• Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering excellent patient care.

Additional Responsibilities

The successful candidate may also be invited to:

• Participate in clinical audit activity and service evaluations.
• Contribute to local and PCN initiatives aimed at improving patient care and service delivery.
• Participate in the review of significant events and near misses, including undertaking root cause analysis where appropriate.
• Support training, mentoring, and educational activities within the practice where applicable.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience
• Minimum of two years' experience working as a Salaried GP within UK General Practice.
• Experience of working within a primary care environment.
• Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).
• Experience of working with the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and participating in clinical audit activities.
• Good understanding of PMS contract requirements and Primary Care Network (PCN) working.
• Experience of managing patients with complex and long-term health conditions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team while maintaining autonomous clinical practice.
• Experience of medicines optimisation and prescribing management.
• Experience of participating in local commissioning or healthcare initiatives.
• Experience of service development, quality improvement, or leadership projects.
• Experience of teaching, mentoring, or supervising healthcare professionals.
• A recognised clinical special interest that could enhance services offered by the practice and PCN.

Qualifications

• Qualifications
• Fully qualified General Practitioner.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the NHS Performers List.
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent qualification.
• Vocational Training Certificate (VTS) or equivalent.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP).
• Additional qualifications, diplomas, or certifications relevant to a specialist clinical interest.
• Special Interests
• We would be particularly interested in hearing from GPs with a specialist interest or additional expertise that could complement and enhance the services offered by the practice and wider PCN. Interests in areas such as women's health, dermatology, diabetes, frailty, care of older people, mental health, minor surgery, palliative care, leadership, teaching, or quality improvement would be welcomed, although applicants with any area of specialist interest are encouraged to apply. We are committed to supporting clinicians in developing these interests and helping them contribute to future service development within the practice.

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.