Salaried GP 6-8 sessions

Job summaryWe are part of Suffolk Primary Care, which is a group of
GP practices delivering patient care across Suffolk. We are seeking to recruit an
enthusiastic and flexible salaried GP, with excellent interpersonal skills, to
join our fantastic team at Derby Road Surgery in Ipswich.The vacancy is for 6-8 sessions per week. Flexibility
is crucial to accommodate training, holidays and occasional sickness.Derby Road Surgery
supports in excess of 19,000
patients from a diverse range of backgrounds. We have an established
team with a strong focus on customer service and on developing and nurturing staff in order to deliver excellent
standards of patient care. We would love to hear from candidates with healthcare
experience.We use SystmOne and askmyGP to facilitate effective and
efficient ways of working.You should be able to work calmly and professionally as
part of a team, with the ability to multi-task. A strong command of written and
spoken English with an excellent telephone manner is a must. Good time
management skills and the ability to follow protocols and or instruction and
attention to detail is essential.We offer a competitive salary along with other employee
benefits, and the opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme.We plan to hold interviews w/c 21st September 2026Main duties of the jobAs agreed in co-operative practice with colleagues, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, On Call, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. To include the designated share of workflow and pathology reports.Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisationAssessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problemsScreening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illnessEngaging with activities such as the QOF, LES/DES and other additional work essential for providing a full service for patientsIn consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for healthProviding counselling and health educationPrescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) and the CCG whenever this is clinically appropriateIn general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.About usSuffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare.We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.Benefits of Working with SPCNHS Pension Scheme:Defined benefits schemeLife insuranceFamily benefits, including adult dependents & children's pensionsIll health benefits23.7% employer contributionElectric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme:Low monthly payments, no deposit, no credit checkFully comprehensive insurance, servicing, tyres & breakdown coverUp to 2,000 annual SPC contribution (subject to conditions)Flexible Working Arrangements:GP remote working options to accommodate personal commitmentsAdditional Benefits:Eye care vouchersHealth service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new startersMinimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees, with enhancements for long serviceEnhanced maternity & paternity termsHigh street discounts via our online portalSalary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, and gym membershipsAt SPC, we invest in our staffs professional growth and well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.DetailsDate posted14 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
Depending on experience
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference numberA Job locations52 Derby RoadIpswichIP3 8DNUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities:As agreed in co-operative practice with colleagues, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, On Call, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. To include the designated share of workflow and pathology reports.Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisationAssessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problemsScreening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illnessEngaging with activities such as the QOF, LES/DES and other additional work essential for providing a full service for patientsIn consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for healthProviding counselling and health educationAdmitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriateRecording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standardsCollecting data for audit purposesCompiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) and the CCG whenever this is clinically appropriateIn general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Duty GP Responsibilities Responsible for overseeing the clinical workflow, triaging requests and supporting the sorting team in allocating workload appropriately Responding to urgent online request requests and any medical emergencies in the practice Supporting other clinicians in the building as neededOther responsibilities within the organisation:Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, CQCA commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practiceContributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisationContributing to the housekeeping and updating of computer-based patient records.To comply with the Practice IT policyContributing to read-coding patient dataAttending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities:As agreed in co-operative practice with colleagues, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, On Call, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. To include the designated share of workflow and pathology reports.Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisationAssessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problemsScreening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illnessEngaging with activities such as the QOF, LES/DES and other additional work essential for providing a full service for patientsIn consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for healthProviding counselling and health educationAdmitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriateRecording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standardsCollecting data for audit purposesCompiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) and the CCG whenever this is clinically appropriateIn general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Duty GP Responsibilities Responsible for overseeing the clinical workflow, triaging requests and supporting the sorting team in allocating workload appropriately Responding to urgent online request requests and any medical emergencies in the practice Supporting other clinicians in the building as neededOther responsibilities within the organisation:Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, CQCA commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practiceContributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisationContributing to the housekeeping and updating of computer-based patient records.To comply with the Practice IT policyContributing to read-coding patient dataAttending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.Person Specification
Experience
EssentialChronic disease managementPrimary prevention and screening servicesClinical governanceDelivery of QOF targetsSelf-audit and reflection Working as part of a multi-disciplinary teamDesirableWorking in Primary CareWorking with SystmOneWillingness to use online platform for patient accessInterest in a particular disease area and willingness to take on a leadership role in this area
Qualifications
EssentialFull GMC registration with licence to practiceEntry on Medical Performers ListGeneral Practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained/Certificate of Completion (CCT) in General Practice/Certificate confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR) or equivalentHolder of MRCGP or equivalent
Person Specification

Experience
EssentialChronic disease managementPrimary prevention and screening servicesClinical governanceDelivery of QOF targetsSelf-audit and reflection Working as part of a multi-disciplinary teamDesirableWorking in Primary CareWorking with SystmOneWillingness to use online platform for patient accessInterest in a particular disease area and willingness to take on a leadership role in this area
Qualifications
EssentialFull GMC registration with licence to practiceEntry on Medical Performers ListGeneral Practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained/Certificate of Completion (CCT) in General Practice/Certificate confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR) or equivalentHolder of MRCGP or equivalentDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameDerby Road PracticeAddress52 Derby RoadIpswichIP3 8DNUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameDerby Road PracticeAddress52 Derby RoadIpswichIP3 8DNUnited KingdomEmployer's website