Salaried GPGP Practice

Job summary

Highcroft Surgery is a well established GP Practice serving 12,000 patients in the heart of Arnold.

Join our Practice and become part of a friendly, supportive and forward thinking team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. We offer a collaborative working environment, manageable workloads, and strong multidisciplinary support, allowing GPs to focus on what matters most - their patients. With opportunities for professional development and involvement in service improvement, this is an excellent role for a GP seeking job satisfaction, balance, and a welcoming Practice culture.

Main duties of the job

Clinical competence

Strong medical knowledge and clinical judgement

Ability to manage uncertainty and a wide range of conditions safely

Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learning

Communication skills

Listens carefully and shows empathy and respect

Explains diagnoses and treatment options clearly

Involves patients in shared decision-making

Professionalism

Reliable, organised and punctual

Maintains confidentiality and high ethical standards

Reflective, open to feedback and committed to quality improvement

Teamwork

Works well within a multidisciplinary team

Communicates effectively with colleagues and external services

Supports a positive and collaborative Practice culture

Patient-centred approach

Treats patients holistically, considering physical, psychological and social factors

Shows cultural awareness and sensitivity

Advocates for patient safety and continuity of care

Resilience and adaptability

Manages workload and pressure calmly

Adapts to changes in guidelines, systems and patient needs

Maintains wellbeing while delivering consistent care

About us

Our organisation is supported by a dedicated team of 30 staff members, including 2 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 1 Nurse Partner, 3 Nurses, 1 Nurse Associate, 2 Health Care Assistants, 1 Business Partner/Practice Manager, 1 Operations Manager, alongside teams including Pharmacy, Reception and Administration. We also have a number of ARRS staff supporting the Practice.

We all work together to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. We pride ourselves on a warm, welcoming atmosphere where people feel valued, supported and respected. The work ethic is collaborative and professional, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, mutual support and continuous improvement.

Working here offers the benefits of a positive workplace culture, open communication, and opportunities for learning and development. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas and take pride in their work, creating an environment where both employees and patients can thrive.

We use clinical systems including SystmOne, Ardens and eConsult.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

A1997-26-0005

Job locations

High Street

Arnold

Nottingham

NG5 7BQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To

work autonomously providing general medical services for Patients of Highcroft

Surgery registered with us on a permanent, temporary or immediately necessary

basis

To

deliver a safe, competent and acceptable standard of medical care, taking part

in the day-to-day activities of Highcroft Surgery including surgery, paperwork

and home visits where appropriate

Maintaining

appropriate records to ensure continuity and quality of care for Patients.

These must be accurate, and where possible, avoid jargon to ensure Patients

understand the content if viewing their clinical notes

To

collaborate with other GP Partners/employees and Practice staff of Highcroft

Surgery on Practice development to achieve all clinical performance targets and

directed or local enhanced services for Highcroft Surgery or primary Care

Network (PCN)

To

take part in Practice Team leadership and take clinical responsibility and

accountability for Practice population

Working

to promote Highcroft Surgery positively and engage with Patients in order to

improve service delivery

To

be involved in Practice development, identifying service changes and

developments in line with clinical needs locally. To develop these as part of

the NHS Long-Term Plan and other national guidance

Maintaining

records of appointments, financial transactions and other administrative duties

To

maintain skills to the required professional level and undertake such training

and development as may from time-to-time be required to maintain personal

competency

Be

up to date with mandatory training and share evidence of this for compliance

Participate

in all activities required by CQC registration

Have

a zero tolerance to all forms of abuse

To

produce and comply with a work plan developed in partnership with the Practice

Manager and Partners to ensure all Practice and other work is delivered

appropriately and safely

To

undertake appropriate clinical risk assessments and work with the wider team to

implement management strategies for risks identified

Participate

in activities required to assess compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards

To

provide high-quality medical services in the context of general practice to the

Patients registered with Highcroft Surgery

To

provide a full range of services in line with the agreed requirements of the

practice NHS contract including the quality and outcomes framework and any

local and enhanced services

To

provide any services as required for the Primary Care Network agreement

including shared QOF standards and service specifications. To provide o provide

appropriate care and services to Patients in all age ranges and levels of

health care needs

To

respond to medical/health problems presented by Patients on the registered list

including history taking, diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as

appropriate

To

provide management of long-term conditions in line with national guidelines and

pathways

To

read and interpret test requests and results ordered by you and other team

members taking appropriate action based on the findings

To

provide appropriate health promotion and preventative health care advice to all

Patients attending the practice

To

prescribe generically for Patients as appropriate to need and be able to

provide appropriate clinical rationale with support from the Medicines

Management Team

To

carry out appropriate administrative and other duties in line with the needs of

the Practice including referral to other services, maintenance of records,

managing registers etc.

To

maintain clinical records either written or computer based in line with

professional code and requirements utilising appropriate coding

To

work in line with appropriate Practice policies and procedures including human

resources, safeguarding children etc.

To

provide appropriate health education and advice to Patients and carers to

enable self-management and choice

To

undertake appropriate audit in practice to identify clinical quality issues and

markers and define processes to improve clinical outcomes

To

take part in appropriate R&D and audit processes within Highcroft Surgery

as agreed in line with primary care division priorities

Assist

management with maintaining compliance with agreed standards

Promote

and implement all the Practice policies and procedures

In

the course of your employment you will have access to confidential information

relating to Highcroft Surgery and Patients. You are required to exercise due

consideration in processing such information and you should maintain

confidentiality for Highcroft Surgery and Patients

The

post holder will, if required to do so, obtain, process and/or use information

in line with the GDPR requirements

Participate

in the assessment of the effectiveness of health care provided by the Practice,

such as by auditing records

Ensure

that Patients rights are protected

Promote

and participate in a high standard of care within the Practice

Develop

and maintain effective working relationships with all other employees and

contractors at Highcroft Surgery

To

manage the Practice caseload in partnership with other practitioners to ensure

quality outcomes for Patient and carers

To

be actively involved in innovation

To

develop positive collaborative working relationships across all areas of the

Care Team (primary, secondary and social care) and with carers

To

be actively involved and engaged in Highcroft Surgery and wider team meetings

and forums to promote communication and development

To

provide on the day/triage for Patient and other services as agreed

To

liaise with all relevant agencies and services to promote knowledge and

awareness of services in practice and local community

To

work with colleagues to identify ways to ease the burden of demand

To

identify ways to promote opportunities for Patient involvement in service

development and evaluation

To

work flexibly in order to help cover leave, including holidays and short-term

leave during sickness

To

deliver practice development projects for Highcroft Surgery as agreed with

Practice staff, Managers and Partners or Business Owners

To

share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all Practice Team members through

in-Practice developmental sessions and clinical governance meetings or

significant event analysis (SEA)

To

work collaboratively to ensure that effective clinical governance is

incorporated in the day-to-day practice

To

promote effective communication processes between all team members to enable

good working practices

To

maintain communication processes with acute and other colleagues and partners

in care to ensure care delivery

To

actively engage in effective communication with the ICB to ensure equity of

service delivery and target achievement

Co-operate

in the effective resolution of team conflicts

To

provide appropriate medical leadership as appropriate to Practice requirements

To

identify and utilise best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines

To

take ownership and provide leadership to the Practice Team in specified

clinical areas as part of Practice development programme

To

promote through leadership the use of end of life strategies to deliver high-

quality palliative care

To

develop and implement as appropriate guidelines, policies and procedures as

required

To

utilise the latest available evidence to shape and organise services to reflect

needs of Practice population

Co-operate

in maintaining a staffing roster for providing adequate levels of care within

the Practice

Participate

in developing the philosophy, goals and objectives for health care provided by

the Practice

Inform

the Provider of any reported or suspected failings in the provision of care

within the Practice using the significant event process

To

have knowledge of and always act within the boundaries of Health and Safety

legislation, Data Protection Acts and Care Quality Commission compliance

requirements

Work

within the GMC code of conduct

Support

and uphold an open, positive and honest working culture

To

undertake and complete appraisal process on yearly basis

To

undertake and complete GP personal appraisal to ensure revalidation is achieved

To

undertake appropriate training to meet personal and mandatory educational needs

and practice development needs

To

undertake Practice/Personal development, in line with CPD objectives and record

activity

Give

agreed notice of periods of absence and leave

Attend

Practice meetings as required

Provide

information for a DBS check, and inform the Practice of any incident that may

change the DBS status

Participate

in taking care of your own Health & Safety. Ensure that you do not do

anything to compromise the health and safety of either your colleagues or

yourself

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Not limited to:

• Medical degree
• Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (or equivalent in training if approved by the Royal College of General Practitioners)
• Certificate of MRCGP or working towards this qualification
• Full GMC Registration
• Eligibility for Specialist Registration
• ICB Performers List

Desirable

Not limited to:

• Membership of a Medical Defence Organisation
• Management Skills
• Available additional sessions and extended hours
• Demonstrate an understanding of changes in General Practice including working with colleagues in PCNs
• Knowledge of adherence to CQC Outcomes
• GP with Specialist Interest (GPSI)

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

Highcroft Surgery

Address

High Street

Arnold

Nottingham

NG5 7BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.highcroftsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Highcroft Surgery

Address

High Street

Arnold

Nottingham

NG5 7BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.highcroftsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)