General Practitioner (GP)

Job summary

Job summaryWe currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced General Practitioner to join the team on a Salaried basis. This role has arisen due to the growth of the practices following a change in Partnership 2022/23.This role is a remarkable opportunity for an already experienced General Practitioner or a newly qualified General Practitioner looking to start a fantastic career in Primary Care.Main duties of the jobYour responsibilities as a General Practitioner;The following are the core responsibilities of the General Practitioner. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levelsPerform clinical examinations of patients to assess, diagnose and monitor conditionsCarry out patient consultations at home and within the surgeryMonitor patients' conditions and wellbeingCarry out clinical examinationsDiagnose and treat various illnesses/ailmentsCarry out minor surgery where
requiredTake part in practice management and administrationLiaise with other healthcare professionals (e.g., midwives, pharmacists, health visitors and psychiatrists) as part of multidisciplinary teams

About us

What
were looking for in a General Practitioner;Member of the GMC
RegisterExperience of
working in a primary care and urgent care environmentExcellent
communication and interpersonal skills written, verbal & particularly
listeningA clear
understanding of professional responsibility and accountabilityGood clinical
skills in assessment, diagnosis and management of acute Primary care
presentations

Details

• Date posted17 August 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
• Depending on experience
• ContractPermanentWorking pattern
• Full-time,
• Part-time
• Reference numberA0420-26-0011
• Job locationsAdnitt RoadRushdenNorthamptonshireNN10 9TRUnited Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilitiesThe successful post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.Key Responsibilities:An autonomous consultor10 minute consultations x 15 slots morning and 15 slots afternoonShare of home visitsAble to manage acute presentationsAble to manage chronic conditionsAble to order appropriate investigations (bloods/radiology)Able to refer appropriately to secondary care
or organise emergency admissionsShare of admin: clinical letters which require actioning/filingAble to file pathology resultsAble to see all age groupsNo restrictions on prescribingAble to see pregnant women in regards non pregnancy related issuesAble to sign sick notesAble to deal with mental health presentations, Job responsibilitiesThe successful post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.Key Responsibilities:An autonomous consultor10 minute consultations x 15 slots morning and 15 slots afternoonShare of home visitsAble to manage acute presentationsAble to manage chronic conditionsAble to order appropriate investigations (bloods/radiology)Able to refer appropriately to secondary care
or organise emergency admissionsShare of admin: clinical letters which require actioning/filingAble to file pathology resultsAble to see all age groupsNo restrictions on prescribingAble to see pregnant women in regards non pregnancy related issuesAble to sign sick notesAble to deal with mental health presentations

Job description

Job responsibilitiesThe successful post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.Key Responsibilities:An autonomous consultor10 minute consultations x 15 slots morning and 15 slots afternoonShare of home visitsAble to manage acute presentationsAble to manage chronic conditionsAble to order appropriate investigations (bloods/radiology)Able to refer appropriately to secondary care
or organise emergency admissionsShare of admin: clinical letters which require actioning/filingAble to file pathology resultsAble to see all age groupsNo restrictions on prescribingAble to see pregnant women in regards non pregnancy related issuesAble to sign sick notesAble to deal with mental health presentations, Job responsibilitiesThe successful post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.Key Responsibilities:An autonomous consultor10 minute consultations x 15 slots morning and 15 slots afternoonShare of home visitsAble to manage acute presentationsAble to manage chronic conditionsAble to order appropriate investigations (bloods/radiology)Able to refer appropriately to secondary care
or organise emergency admissionsShare of admin: clinical letters which require actioning/filingAble to file pathology resultsAble to see all age groupsNo restrictions on prescribingAble to see pregnant women in regards non pregnancy related issuesAble to sign sick notesAble to deal with mental health presentations

Key Responsibilities

An autonomous consultor10 minute consultations x 15 slots morning and 15 slots afternoonShare of home visitsAble to manage acute presentationsAble to manage chronic conditionsAble to order appropriate investigations (bloods/radiology)Able to refer appropriately to secondary care
or organise emergency admissionsShare of admin: clinical letters which require actioning/filingAble to file pathology resultsAble to see all age groupsNo restrictions on prescribingAble to see pregnant women in regards non pregnancy related issuesAble to sign sick notesAble to deal with mental health presentations

Person Specification

EssentialQualified GPVocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGPGeneral Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)Full GMC RegistrationNational Performers List registrationDesirableMRCGPExperience EssentialExperience of working in a primary care environment

Person Specification

EssentialQualified GPVocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGPGeneral Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)Full GMC RegistrationNational Performers List registrationDesirableMRCGPExperience EssentialExperience of working in a primary care environment

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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer nameRushden Medical CentreAddressAdnitt RoadRushdenNorthamptonshireNN10 9TRUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameRushden Medical CentreAddressAdnitt RoadRushdenNorthamptonshireNN10 9TRUnited KingdomEmployer's website