Job summary

Would you like the opportunity to work in a busy, forward-thinking practice on the edge of Northampton?

Woodview Medical Centre is looking for a full-time or part-time Salaried GP (number of sessions negotiable) to join our friendly, supportive team on an initial 612 month contract, with the potential for future opportunities.

We pride ourselves on creating a positive working environment where clinicians are well supported. Our experienced nursing team operates an effective letter triaging system, significantly reducing GP administrative workload, while our efficient on-site pharmacy team helps streamline prescribing and medication queries, allowing you to focus on patient care.

You will be based in modern, purpose-built premises with an on-site pharmacy and dental practice, dedicated doctors' parking with full CCTV surveillance, and excellent access to major road networks.

The successful applicant will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care to our practice population, managing a broad spectrum of health conditions in a timely and efficient manner.

Main duties of the job

• Above-average salary, negotiable depending on experience and number of patients per session
• Initial 612 month contract
• 6 weeks' annual leave
• 3 days' study leave (pro rata)
• Medical indemnity covered
• Supportive, approachable clinical and administrative team
• Reduced administrative burden through nurse-led letter triaging
• Efficient and experienced pharmacy team
• Tier 2 sponsorship may be available

Main duties will include;

• Provide general medical services in accordance with the GMS contract.
• Conduct patient consultations (face-to-face, telephone and occasional home visits where appropriate).
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Promote health education and preventative medicine.
• Undertake clinical procedures within scope of competence.
• Review laboratory results and hospital correspondence, with letters already triaged to minimise administrative workload.
• Maintain accurate patient records using SystmOne.
• Work within agreed clinical protocols and NICE guidance.

Team Working:

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, allied health professionals and administrative staff.
• Participate in practice meetings, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the supervision and training of medical students, GP registrars and other learners where appropriate.

About us

Woodview Medical Centre is a high-performing, friendly training practice serving approximately11,000 patients.

Our practice offers:

• High QOF achievement and delivery of a wide range of Enhanced Services
• Supportive GP partners and multidisciplinary team
• Training Practice status
• SystmOne clinical system
• CQC rating: Good
• Member of MWeb PCN with a comprehensive ARRS workforce

Northampton is a vibrant and growing town offering excellent parks, leisure facilities, restaurants, bars and highly regarded schools, together with a university. Surrounded by attractive villages, it has excellent transport links, being close to the M1 and only around one hour by train from central London.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience - Competitive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

29811-1

Job locations

26 Holmecross Road

Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN3 8AW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in UK general practice or an equivalent setting
• Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• IT literate, with experience using SystmOne
• Understanding of NHS primary care, QOF, enhanced services and CQC standards
• Professional, reliable and respectful approach
• Flexible and adaptable
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Enthusiasm for contributing to the continued development of the practice
• Awareness of safeguarding procedures

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
• Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
• Be on the NHSE medical performers list

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working in UK general practice or an equivalent setting Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Good organisational and time-management skills IT literate, with experience using SystmOne Understanding of NHS primary care, QOF, enhanced services and CQC standards Professional, reliable and respectful approach Flexible and adaptable Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion Enthusiasm for contributing to the continued development of the practice Awareness of safeguarding procedures Qualifications Essential Fully qualified GP with GMC registration Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate) Be on the NHSE medical performers list

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).

Additional information 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

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

26 Holmecross Road

Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN3 8AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

26 Holmecross Road

Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN3 8AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)