Salaried General Practitioner

We know that workload matters. Our standard face to face GP sessions are structured to support safe, manageable working, with minute appointments, 4 protected follow up telephone slots, and 1 hour 10 minutes of administration time built into each clinic session.

You will be joining a highly skilled and genuinely collaborative multidisciplinary team, including GPs, nurses, clinical pharmacists, frailty specialists, results nurses, a mental health nurse, social prescribers, trainees and experienced administrative colleagues. This team based approach helps reduce unnecessary GP workload and allows our doctors to focus on delivering excellent patient care.

We offer:

• 6 weeks annual leave plus 1 week study leave, pro rata
• Free parking
• Monthly protected learning time
• Enhanced sickness allowance
• A supportive induction
• Length of service recognition
• A friendly, inclusive and improvement focused working environment

Main duties of the job

This is a permanent salaried GP role for 48 sessions per week.

While we can offer some flexibility around working patterns, for operational reasons the post holder will be required to work Monday and/or Wednesday as part of their agreed working pattern.

The post holder will also be required to undertake an extended access session on one of the following:

• Saturday (08 00)
• Friday (18 00)
• Thursday (18 00)

About us

Aspen Medical Practice is looking to welcome an enthusiastic and dedicated salaried GP to join our friendly, supportive and forward thinking team.

We are a large, well established GP practice caring for approximately 32,000 patients across Gloucester. Since forming from the merger of four practices in 2018, we have grown into a single multidisciplinary team of around 140 colleagues, all working together to provide high quality care for our patients and their families.

We are proud of the care we provide, and are equally committed to making Aspen a positive, inclusive and sustainable place to work.

Applicants must be fully qualified GPs, registered with the GMC, licensed to practise in the UK, on the Medical Performers List, have the right to work in the UK, and be able to meet the essential criteria set out in the recruitment pack including MRCGP or equivalent GP qualification requirements. Experience of SystmOne, additional clinical interests, or GP trainer status would be welcomed.

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Salaried General Practitioner (GP)

Contract Type: Permanent

Sessions: 48 sessions per week (full time or part time)

Working Days: Whilst we have some flexibility regarding working days, for operational reasons the post holder would be required to work:

• Monday and/or Wednesday
• An extended access (EA) session on either a Saturday (08 00), Friday (18 00) or Thursday (18 00).

2. Job Summary

The post holder will provide high quality, patient centred primary care services to the registered population of Aspen Medical Practice in line with the GMS contract, national guidance, and evidence based practice.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver comprehensive general medical services to Aspen patients.
• Manage a varied clinical caseload within a primary care setting.
• Participate in the practice on call rota and provide cover when necessary.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, teaching, and practice development activities.
• Receive protected PLT time in line with the Practice PLT schedule.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Applicants must:
• Hold a recognised medical qualification (MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent).
• Hold MRCGP qualification.
• Be fully registered with the GMC and licensed to practise in the UK.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be able to offer either evening or Saturday EA sessions as part of the role.
• Demonstrate excellent clinical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Be committed to delivering high quality, patient centred care within a multidisciplinary primary care team.
• Preference may be given to applicants who:
• Are proficient in the use of SystmOne.
• Have additional clinical skills or specialist areas of interest that would enhance practice services.
• Have qualified as a GP Trainer.

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 convictions.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.