Salaried General PractitionerNHS

Job summary

We are looking to welcome a committed and enthusiastic GP Retainer to join our friendly and supportive practice in Cheslyn Hay. We are a well-established, patient-focused surgery with a strong team ethos, comprising 2 GP Partners, 1 ANP, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Healthcare Assistant, 1 Phlebotomist, and a dedicated and experienced administrative team. We pride ourselves on maintaining a positive, collaborative working environment where clinicians feel valued and supported. This is an excellent opportunity for a GP seeking a flexible retainer role within a practice that is committed to high-quality patient care, teamwork, and ongoing professional development.

Main duties of the job

The GP Retainer will provide high-quality, patient-centred care through face-to-face and telephone consultations, managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. Duties include assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with undifferentiated presentations, issuing prescriptions, reviewing results and correspondence, completing clinical administration, and making appropriate referrals. The post-holder will work both autonomously and collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to continuity of care, clinical governance, and service development within the practice.

Job description

Job Description GP RetainerJob Title: GP Retainer Location: High Street Surgery, Cheslyn Hay Reports to: GP Partners (Clinical) / Practice Manager (Administrative) Sessions: As agreed under the GP Retainer Scheme

Job SummaryThe GP Retainer will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care within a supportive and well-established practice environment. The post-holder will manage a clinical caseload, delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based care to registered and temporary patients. The role offers flexibility in line with the GP Retainer Scheme while maintaining continuity of care and professional standards.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face and telephone consultations in accordance with the agreed timetable.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute, chronic, and undifferentiated conditions.
• Make professional, autonomous clinical decisions in line with current guidelines and best practice.
• Prescribe safely and appropriately in accordance with practice formulary and national guidance.
• Review laboratory results, correspondence, and clinical documents in a timely manner.
• Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate and agreed.
• Develop and implement person-centred care plans.
• Refer patients to secondary care or community services as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using the practice clinical system (EMIS).
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement activities as appropriate to sessions worked.

Clinical Governance & Quality

• Work in accordance with practice policies, NICE guidance, and local pathways.
• Contribute to audit, significant event analysis, and service improvement initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills through CPD and appraisal.

Confidentiality

• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with GDPR, Data Protection legislation, and practice policies.
• Ensure all patient information is handled securely and shared only with authorised individuals.

Health & Safety / Infection Control

• Comply with practice Health & Safety and Infection Prevention & Control policies.
• Maintain safe working practices and adhere to national IPC standards.
• Use PPE appropriately and report any risks or incidents promptly.
• Promote safeguarding and demonstrate due regard for the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Equality & Diversity

• Deliver care in a respectful, inclusive, and non-judgemental manner.
• Support equality, diversity, and the rights of patients, carers, and colleagues.

Personal & Professional Development

• Participate in annual appraisal and maintain a portfolio in line with General Medical Council revalidation requirements.
• Engage in ongoing CPD in line with professional and retainer scheme requirements.
• Contribute positively to team working and practice development.

Working Relationships

The GP Retainer will work collaboratively with 2 GP Partners, 1 ANP, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Healthcare Assistant, 1 Phlebotomist, and a large and experienced administrative team to ensure safe, coordinated patient care.

About us

We are a well-established and friendly GP practice based in Cheslyn Hay, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. Our supportive multidisciplinary team consists of 2 GP Partners, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Healthcare Assistant, 1 Phlebotomist, and a dedicated and experienced administrative team. We pride ourselves on strong teamwork, open communication, and creating a positive working environment where staff feel valued and supported. We are committed to professional development and are happy to support training and progression, asking in return that our team members bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and a willingness to grow and adapt as the practice continues to evolve.