Salaried GP in Leicester

The Old School Surgery is looking to recruit a minimum of two part-time Salaried GPs to join our clinical team. Each role will be potentially 4 sessions per week (but this could change), with flexibility around how sessions are structured across the week. We welcome applications from newly qualified GPs as well as those in the early stages of their GP career who are looking to develop within a supportive practice environment. The successful candidates will join a friendly, partner-led practice serving around 7,500 patients in Stoney Stanton.

Our multidisciplinary team works closely together to deliver high-quality patient care while continuing to develop how services are organised and delivered. The practice is strengthening its team structure to support clinicians, including the development of Patient Co-ordinator roles to help manage communication and patient requests. Digital systems such as Rapid Health support patient triage and help ensure patients are directed to the most appropriate clinician. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative practice focused on delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

The Salaried GP will provide a full range of primary care services to the practice population, including the assessment, diagnosis and management of acute and ongoing health conditions. The role includes providing patient consultations, managing long-term conditions, reviewing clinical correspondence and investigation results, and supporting the overall delivery of primary care services within the practice. Working collaboratively with GP partners, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to the safe and effective management of patients while supporting the efficient operation of the practice. The GP may also contribute to triage systems where appropriate, helping ensure patients are directed to the most suitable clinician or service.

About us

The Old School Surgery is a friendly, partner-led GP practice serving approximately 7,500 patients in Stoney Stanton, Leicestershire. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality patient care through strong teamwork and collaboration across the whole practice. Our multidisciplinary team includes GP partners, salaried GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, patient co-ordinators, administrative staff and a dispensary team. We also work closely with a wider clinical team including clinical pharmacists, physiotherapists, a paramedic practitioner, midwife, mental health practitioners and social prescribers through our Primary Care Network. We aim to provide a supportive working environment where staff feel valued and where teams work together to deliver excellent patient care.

Job responsibilities

The Old School Surgery is seeking to recruit two part-time Salaried GPs to join our team from April / May 2027. Each role will be 4 sessions per week, with flexibility in how those sessions are arranged across the week. The practice is keen to support working patterns that suit both the successful candidates and the operational needs of the practice. We welcome applications from newly qualified GPs as well as those in the early stages of their GP career who are looking to develop within a supportive and collaborative practice environment.

Purpose of the Role

The Salaried GP will provide high-quality, patient-centred clinical care as part of the practices multidisciplinary team. Working collaboratively with partners, nurses and the wider practice team, the post-holder will support the delivery of safe and effective primary care services while contributing to the continued development of the practice. The role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive environment where teamwork, communication and professional development are strongly valued.

Clinical Responsibilities

The post-holder will provide a full range of general medical services to the practice population, including:

• Routine and urgent patient consultations
• Assessment, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions
• Prescribing in accordance with practice and national guidelines
• Review and management of long-term conditions
• Reviewing and actioning clinical correspondence and investigation results
• Home visits where clinically appropriate

The role may include participation in triage systems where appropriate, supporting the practices patient access model.

Working Within the Practice Team

The GP will work closely with colleagues across the practice, including:

• GP Partners
• Practice Nurses
• Dispensary Team
• Pharmacy Team

The practice operates a strong team-based approach, where clinicians are supported by administrative and coordination staff to ensure efficient communication and effective patient care. Patient Co-ordinators play an important role in managing patient communication and helping ensure information flows effectively between patients and clinicians.

Clinical Systems

The practice uses a number of systems to support patient care and communication, including:

• SystmOne
• Accurx
• Rapid Health

Training and support will be provided where required.

Professional Development and Support

The practice is committed to supporting the professional development of its clinical team. Newly qualified GPs will receive appropriate mentoring and support from experienced GP partners within the practice. The practice encourages continued professional development and supports participation in CPD, educational opportunities and quality improvement activities.

Working Pattern

This role is offered on a part-time basis of 4 sessions per week. The practice is seeking to recruit two GPs, with sessions ideally distributed across the week to support continuity of care and practice availability. Indicative working patterns will complement each other and may include:

• Two full days (for example Monday-Tuesday or Wednesday-Thursday)
• Four morning sessions across the week
• A mixture of morning and afternoon sessions

The practice is open to discussing flexible working arrangements to ensure the role works well for both the successful candidates and the needs of the practice.

Person Specification

Qualified General Practitioner with full GMC registration and licence to practise. Inclusion on the NHS England GP Performers List. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. Experience using SystmOne, Accurx. Interest in service development or quality improvement within primary care.

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.