GP Associate

Job summary We are looking for a GP to join our team for 8 sessions a week. We are a traditional, patient focused and innovative practice of 5600 patients situated in the stunning Shropshire Hills, close to the Welsh border. We have high rates of accessibility for patients and maintain high patient satisfaction scores on the GP survey. We can offer; Low visit rates 15-minute appointments Weekly clinical meetings 6 weeks holidays & 1 week study leave. Come and visit us and meet the team - contact sarah.bevan2@nhs.net Main duties of the job Provide excellent medical care to patients as per the GMC duties of a doctor guidance Keep accurate medical records using EMIS and maintain QOF points Review pathology results, investigation requested, perform appropriate referrals and review DOCMAN. Work as a team player and support other healthcare professionals as required. Provide clinical leadership within the practice. About us We have an excellent practice team of ANPs, Practice Nurses, Mental Health Practitioners and a pharmacy team, all supported by superb admin staff. We hold weekly clinical team meetings containing educational slots and MDT discussions, which include the Community Nursing team, Hospice nurse and our Community and Care co-ordinator. We are a training practice and regularly host medical students. The practice is happy to accommodate special interests and currently have specialists in Diabetes and Women's Health. Through our PCN we can access Social Prescribers, First Contact Physio and a Pharmacy Team. The practice is responsible for overseeing our award winning local Community Hospital and daily ward rounds are part of the routine here. Any new GPs would be expected to visit the hospital on a rota basis. Job responsibilities a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance d. Effective management of long‑term conditions e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance h. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required m. Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance, training, financial management and HR n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process p. Commit to self‑learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team q. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines r. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure s. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to: a. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care c. Participate in the review of significant and near‑miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA) Person Specification – Qualifications Essential Qualified GP MRCGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT) Full GMC Registration National Performers List registration 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Bishops Castle Medical Practice School House Lane Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5ER Employer's website https://www.bishopscastlemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Details Date posted: 12 December 2025 Pay scheme: Other Salary: Depending on experience Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working Reference number: A5348-25-0002 #J-18808-Ljbffr