Salaried GP with a view to PartnershipGP Practice
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Salaried GP (with potential
opportunity for Partnership) to join our friendly team in the market town
of Wigton. Enjoy the tranquillity of rural living, while being in close
proximity to the Lake District National Park and stunning Solway Coast.
We are looking for 5 sessions ideally to work
Thursday, Friday and 1 other session.
Main duties of the job
All normal duties and
responsibilities with a GP working within primary care, including:
Assessment and treatment of patients within the wide range of
presentations in primary care
Attending weekly team
meetings and education meetings held on days when you are working
Contribute
to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of clinical
pathways and protocols for the management of common medical conditions
Participating in clinical
governance activity and contributing to the improvement in quality of health
outcomes through the practice's audit programme
Clinically related
administrative and non-clinical duties necessary for the delivery of GMS
Participating in the training
and development of nurses, medical students and GP registrars in the practice.
Supporting the practice staff
and responding to requests for advice and assistance from the practice care
navigation/admin, care coordination and nursing staff
About us
Embrace continuity of care
and build long term relationships with patients, surrounded by the natural
beauty and cultural heritage of this extraordinary region. We have a diverse
population and care for around 9,100 patients. We have a modern spacious
building with a variety of services that run from within it, including health
visitor/midwifery and podiatry.
We are a supportive team who
are committed to high-quality patient centred care whilst recognising the need
for a healthy work life balance.
The Team includes two GP
Partners, six salaried GPs, two Advanced Clinical Practitioners, clinical
pharmacist, first contact physiotherapist, healthy living link worker and a
highly performing practice nursing team and highly effective non-clinical team.
Operating
under the Modern General Practice ethos, we utilise an effective blend of
online consults, face to face and telephone consultations. Our GP-led triage
system, working closely with skilled care navigators, enables every patient to
be seen by the right professional first time and makes the best use of the
expertise within our team.
As a supportive and collaborative team, we
operate a GP buddy system that provides fair and consistent cross-cover for
clinical administration, ensuring safe workload management and continuity
during annual leave and non-working days.
Non-clinical
administrative responsibilities are shared equitably across the clinical team
with a focus on improving practice processes to minimise unnecessary
work.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time,
Flexible working,
Compressed hours
Reference number
A5071-26-0005
Job locations
Wigton Medical Centre
South End
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 9QD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see
attached job description;
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.
Furthermore,
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) National Performers List registration Appropriate defence indemnity Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Desirable
Experience using EMIS
Clinical Approach
Essential
Strong clinical skills with an evidence-based approach to patient care. Proficient in using electronic health records and embracing new technologies. 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
Desirable
Experience of medicines management Experience of ICB initiatives
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Wigton Group Medical Practice
Address
Wigton Medical Centre
South End
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 9QD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wigtonmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Wigton Group Medical Practice
Address
Wigton Medical Centre
South End
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 9QD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wigtonmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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