Salaried GP in Nottingham

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated GP to work alongside our clinical team to play an important role complementing and enhancing the Rise Park Surgery Team. This is a 6 session a week role; days of work by negotiation. We are open from 0700h on Wednesdays and Thursdays and you may be required to cover these sessions. We have recently undertaken an extension of our building and we are now looking for a like-minded team member to help us care for our patients. Successful applicants will be working in a brand-new clinical space which has been constructed and modified to our requirements. We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified/early career GPs. We would support the successful applicant wishing to join the Phoenix program or who are on the GP retainer scheme. Annual leave entitlement will be 30 days plus statutory bank holidays and 5 days study leave (pro rata). Additionally, your medical defence indemnity expenses will be covered by the practice for work undertaken at Rise Park Surgery. Closing date for applications is 15 December 2025 however we reserve the right to close early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Main duties of the job:

• The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population and delivering an excellent standard of clinical care (including being the duty doctor on call) whilst complying with the GMS contract.
• The post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

About us:

Rise Park Surgery is a vibrant, forward thinking, team orientated Nottingham City General Practice serving 9700 patients. We have a great work ethic; caring for our patients, our community and the team around us is paramount to all that we do. We are currently looking to add to our multi-disciplinary clinical team which is made up of GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Pharmacist, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Prescribing Technicians and Phlebotomists. We also have a wide range of ARRS staff working with us at Rise Park Surgery including First Contact Practitioners, Social Prescriber, Health & Wellbeing Coach, Dementia Nurse and a Mental Health Worker. Rise Park Surgery is also a training practice welcoming GP Registrars and Senior and Junior Primary Care Students. We are also a research accredited practice and encourage our clinicians to get involved. The clinical team are supported by an excellent, friendly, proactive and efficient admin team. There is a full program of educational meetings and support and mentorship is available. We hold a CQC "Good" rating, we use 'systmone' and we are a leading practice within the Bulwell and Top Valley PCN. We would welcome informal visits or a telephone call by prior arrangement.

Job responsibilities:

• To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.
• The post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Generic responsibilities:

• A good attitude and positive action towards Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) creates an environment where all individuals can achieve their full potential.
• This organisation is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, wellbeing and safety.
• At Rise Park Surgery, we are committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service.
• To preserve and improve the quality of this organisations outputs, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do but how they achieve it.
• In addition to the induction process at Rise Park Surgery, where a full induction program is provided, when attending any practice within the network the post holder will also be required to complete their practice induction program.
• The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role.
• All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working and understand their own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time.
• All staff should use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in the planning, implementation and monitoring of care and presenting and communicating information.
• The security of the organisation is the responsibility of all personnel.
• All staff are required to dress appropriately for their role.
• All personnel are entitled to take leave.

Primary key responsibilities:

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population.
• The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract.
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance.
• Effective management of long‑term conditions.
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks.
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance.
• Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload.
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process.
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice.
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF.
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required.
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training.
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process.
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process.
• Commit to self‑learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team.
• Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines.
• Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure.
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies.
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Secondary responsibilities:

• Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead.
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
• Participate in the review of significant and near‑miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA).

Person Specification:

• Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT).
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience of continued professional development.
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit.
• General understanding of the GMS contract.
• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP.
• Experience of medicines management.
• Experience of ICB initiatives.
• Full GMC registration.
• National Performers List registration.
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU).
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently.

Clinical Knowledge and Skills:

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP.
• Polite and confident.
• Flexible and cooperative.
• Motivated, forward thinker.
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
• High levels of integrity and loyalty.
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations.
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.

Other requirements:

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
• Occupational Health clearance.
• Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Clear, polite telephone manner.
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook.
• Effective time management (planning and organising).
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programs.
• Experience with clinical risk management.

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.