Job requirements
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Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
You must have: A minimum of 12 months experience working as a General Practitioner in a United Kingdom general practice.
- Qualifications
Experience of managing a full range of routine and complex presentations independently
- Qualifications
Experience of assessing and managing acute illness and clinical deterioration Experience of providing ongoing care for patients with long-term conditions
- Qualifications
Experience of safe prescribing and medicines management Experience of completing clinical administration accurately and promptly, including referrals and results management
- Qualifications
Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team Experience of contributing to clinical governance activity, including audit or quality improvement
- Qualifications
Experience of providing day-to-day clinical leadership, leading by example and supporting colleagues where appropriate
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate GP to join our team, dedicated to providing high-quality patient care.
The Practice is committed to delivering high quality patient care which requires us to have a supportive and cohesive team.
We currently have 4 sessions available in our team.
The location will be The Meadows Surgery, Thrapston NN14 4GD.
We offer Terms and Conditions equivalent to the BMA model contract.
If you are looking for a new GP role, we very much look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver safe, evidence based clinical care including acute, chronic, and preventative consultations.
- Work efficiently with the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate patient allocation and reduce unnecessary GP workload.
- Provide continuity of care and support complex cases, with particular benefit from mental health colleagues.
- Contribute to improved workflow by minimising unnecessary admin through effective delegation and process optimisation.
- Participate in clinical meetings, MDT discussions, and monthly protected learning time.
- Engage in personal development and appraisal processes, with opportunities for progression into leadership roles.
- Uphold the organisations values, fostering a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture.
About us
The Meadows is a well established and highly regarded practice serving a list size of 6500 patients.
Our clinical team includes Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and First Contact Physiotherapists. This structure allows patients to be seen by the most appropriate clinician and supports safe, efficient care delivery.
Details
- Date posted: 19 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: A2902-26-0008
- Job locations: The Meadows Surgery, Meadow Lane, Thrapston, Northampton, NN14 4GD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
This role is for an experienced General Practitioner who values safe practice, clear communication and working as part of a team that takes care of both patients and staff.
Applicants must have a minimum of 12 months post qualification experience working in a UK GP Practice.
About the role
This role is suited to a confident, experienced General Practitioner who is comfortable working autonomously, managing clinical risk and contributing to the smooth running of a busy general practice.
You will provide high-quality general medical services to the registered patient population and deliver safe, effective clinical care in line with professional and contractual standards.
Key responsibilities
You will:
- Independently assess, diagnose and manage complex and routine presentations
- Manage acute illness and deterioration safely and decisively
- Provide ongoing care for patients with long-term conditions
- Deliver face to face, telephone and online consultations as required
- Prescribe safely and appropriately in line with local and national guidance
- Refer patients to other services using agreed pathways
- Review, interpret and act on investigation results
- Complete clinical administration accurately and in a timely way
- Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records
How you will work
- Work autonomously while being part of a collaborative and supportive GP team
- Share responsibility for workload fairly and safely
- Support continuity of care where possible
- Contribute to practice decision-making and service development
- Attend and contribute to practice meetings
- Support, mentor or supervise other clinicians where appropriate
Governance and quality
- Take an active role in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement
- Contribute to significant event reviews and learning from patient safety events
- Fulfil safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children
- Work in line with practice policies, procedures and current legislation
- Promote a culture of high clinical standards, learning and accountability
Professional responsibilities
- Practise in line with General Medical Council standards
- Maintain appraisal and revalidation requirements
- Commit to ongoing professional development
- Act with integrity, accountability and sound clinical judgement at all times
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Salaried GP with Mayfield Surgery in Northampton, England. It is listed as a General practitioner Medical doctor General Practitioner role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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