Salaried GPNHS

Job summary

Gateway Primary Care CIC is seeking an enthusiastic, professional and compassionate Salaried GP to join our team for 4 to 6 sessions per week.

We are looking for an excellent clinician who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-focused care and who puts compassion, dignity and the individual needs of patients at the heart of their practice. The successful candidate will be professional, approachable and caring, with a strong commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues and contributing positively to our primary care service.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and make a meaningful difference to the patients and communities we serve.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner, providing high-quality, safe and effective medical care to the practice population. The post-holder will deliver an excellent standard of patient-centred care, working in accordance with the requirements of the primary care contract, GMC standards and relevant national and local guidance.

We are looking for a professional, compassionate and patient-focused GP who is committed to delivering excellent clinical care and who will contribute positively to the wider practice team. The successful candidate will lead by example, demonstrate a collaborative approach and help foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning and high-quality patient care.

Job description

Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Salaried GP at Gateway Primary Care CIC, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, compassionate and patient-focused care. Your responsibilities will include:

Clinical Care

• Provide safe, effective and comprehensive medical care to the practice population.
• Assess patients holistically, considering both their physical and psychological needs.
• Develop appropriate, personalised management and treatment plans.
• Manage acute, urgent and complex presentations, including initiating emergency care when required.
• Provide effective diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of long-term conditions.
• Make appropriate and timely referrals to secondary care, community services and other agencies.
• Support patients with health promotion, prevention, healthy lifestyles and self-care.
• Develop and support anticipatory care plans for appropriate patients.

Prescribing & Medication

• Prescribe safely and appropriately in line with NICE, local and national guidance.
• Undertake medication reviews in accordance with practice policies, clinical guidelines and local care pathways.
• Ensure prescribing decisions are evidence-based and focused on patient safety and outcomes.

Administration & Clinical Records

• Complete referrals, prescription requests, correspondence and other administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Ensure all clinical documentation meets professional, legal and practice standards.

Teamwork & Practice Contribution

• Work collaboratively as an integral member of the practice and wider multidisciplinary team.
• Share responsibility for the practice workload and contribute positively to team working.
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Support the wider primary care network and other healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to staff training, learning and the development of an effective practice environment.

Quality, Governance & Improvement

• Work in accordance with current clinical guidelines, evidence-based practice and audit recommendations.
• Contribute to clinical governance, QOF, audit and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Take delegated responsibility for specific clinical areas or areas of QOF activity, as appropriate.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of practice services.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.

Professional Standards & Safeguarding

• Work in accordance with GMC standards and Good Medical Practice.
• Comply with relevant legislation and practice policies, including Safeguarding Adults and Children.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development, self-directed learning and reflective practice.
• Participate fully in the appraisal process and maintain appropriate records for revalidation.
• Ensure ongoing fitness to practise and compliance with professional requirements.
• Regularly review and adhere to practice policies, protocols and procedures.

Flexibility

• Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, depending on service needs, workload and staffing levels.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to support the practice and wider team where required.

About us

Gateway Primary Care CIC is a forward-thinking primary care organisation providing high-quality healthcare across Rotherham. We operate two practices: The Gate Surgery, with branches in Rawmarsh and Canklow, and Waverley Medical Centre.

The Gate Surgery has a specialist contract to provide primary care services to socially excluded and vulnerable groups, supporting patients who may face barriers to accessing mainstream healthcare.

This offers clinicians the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by delivering compassionate, inclusive and patient-centred care.

Waverley Medical Centre offers a unique opportunity to work in a brand-new surgery, providing a modern environment for delivering high-quality primary care and helping to shape and develop services for the local community.

Across Gateway Primary Care CIC, we are committed to safe, effective and compassionate healthcare, with patients at the heart of everything we do. Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively across our practices and the wider health and social care system to provide accessible and personalised care.

This is an exciting opportunitywork across the organisation, contributing to the continued development of our services. We are looking for a dedicated, professional and compassionate GP who shares our commitment to clinical excellence, teamwork and delivering a positive experience for every patient.