Job requirements
Essential
2 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Demonstrable general practice experience and skills
- Qualifications
GP Registration / License to Practice
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Relevant specialist experience or skills, e.g. joint injection/minor surgery
- Qualifications
Relevant post-graduate qualification such as teaching or healthcare leadership
Job overview
St Lawrence Surgery in Chesterfield is looking to recruit a GP on a fixed term basis to join our friendly practice team.
The practice is rated good by the CQC and performs well against QOF and the GP Patient Survey.
It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.
Main duties of the job
You will provide a portfolio of general medical services, including managing a caseload, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
To support the Lead Clinician and practice team to manage a busy and interesting clinical caseload.
The appointee will have the opportunity to take part in leading on key disease areas and assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a diverse patient list.
They will work collaboratively and support the Lead Clinician and practice team to manage a busy and interesting clinical caseload.
They will lead on key areas within the practice, such as specific QOF domains, quality standards, and practice initiatives, as agreed with the Clinical Lead and/or Practice Manager.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for General Practitioner with Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust in Chesterfield, England. It is listed as a General practitioner Medical doctor General Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £78,699 - £118,759 pa, pro rata. The contract type is 5 months (Fixed term for 5 months). The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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