Salaried General Practitioner (GP)

Job Summary

Park Avenue and Kings Heath Health is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Salaried GP to join our friendly, forward-thinking practice team in Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity for a GP looking to deliver high-quality, patient-centred primary care within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive general medical services to registered patients, including surgery consultations, telephone/video triage, home visits, on-call duties, and clinical administration.

Sessions: 4–6 sessions per week (part-time or full-time considered)

Hours of Work: Surgery operates between 8:00am and 6:30pm. Sessions will be arranged flexibly across this period by mutual agreement, typically comprising morning and afternoon surgeries with protected time for administration, home visits, and on-call duties.

Salary: Competitive, in line with BMA salaried GP model contract / local pay scales, dependent on experience (details available on application/at interview).

Reporting To: Managing/Senior Partner

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

● Provide general medical services to patients in accordance with the practice's core hours (8:00am–6:30pm)

● Undertake face-to-face, telephone, and video consultations as required

● Conduct home visits for patients unable to attend the surgery

● Participate in the practice's on-call/duty doctor rota, managing urgent same-day cases and triage

● Make appropriate referrals to secondary care, allied health professionals, and other agencies

● Prescribe in accordance with the practice's prescribing formulary and local/national guidance

● Contribute to chronic disease management and QOF-related clinics as required

● Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using the practice's clinical system (e.g. SystmOne/EMIS)

Administration

● Manage and action incoming pathology, radiology, and other diagnostic results in a timely manner

● Review and action incoming letters, discharge summaries, and correspondence

● Complete reports, forms, and insurance/medical-legal documentation as required

● Undertake medication reviews and repeat prescription authorisation

● Participate in significant event analysis, audit, and clinical governance activities

● Support the practice in meeting CQC and other regulatory requirements

Professional

● Maintain GMC registration and licence to practise, and remain on the National Performers List

● Participate in the practice's appraisal and revalidation processes

● Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) in line with GMC/RCGP requirements

● Work collaboratively with GP partners, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, and administrative staff

● Attend and contribute to practice meetings, clinical meetings, and multidisciplinary team discussions

● Adhere to practice policies, including safeguarding, infection control, and information governance

Person Specification

Essential

● Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

● MRCGP (or equivalent) / inclusion on the National Performers List

● Evidence of satisfactory annual appraisal

● Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)

● Strong clinical, diagnostic, and communication skills

● Ability to work independently and as part of a team

● Commitment to high standards of patient care and confidentiality

● IT literacy, including experience with clinical systems (SystmOne/EMIS preferred)

Desirable

● Experience working within an NHS primary care setting in the UK

● Special clinical interest(s) relevant to practice population needs

● Experience with QOF, chronic disease management, and minor illness clinics

● Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (for home visits)

What We Offer

● Supportive, friendly, multidisciplinary team environment

● Modern practice premises with good administrative and clinical support

● NHS Pension Scheme

● Study leave and support for CPD/appraisal

● Flexible session arrangements

● Indemnity cover contribution (as per local arrangement)

Park Avenue and Kings Heath Health is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Pay: Up to £69,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person