Irchester Surgery

General Practitioner

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Ireland
Permanent
GP/General Practitioner
GBP 11,500 - 12,500 per year

Posted 1 day(s) ago

Reference: 2382858


Job summary

Irchester Surgery is a friendly, community-focused GP practice based in Irchester, Wellingborough, working in close partnership with Summerlee Medical Centre in Finedon.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Salaried GP to join our team for 4-6 sessions per week. This is an excellent opportunity to work across both practice sites within a well-established and supportive environment where continuity of care, teamwork and high clinical standards are at the heart of everything we do.

About us

Irchester Surgery has a registered patient population of approximately 4,100. The practice is supported by a small, friendly team comprising two GPs and four experienced members of the nursing team, alongside our administrative staff.

Details
Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience £11,500 - £12,500 / per session

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0544-26-0003

Job locations

School Road

Irchester

Northamptonshire

NN29 7AW

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Main Duties of the Job

Clinical Duties:

  • Undertake clinic sessions: typically, 4 hours 10 minutes per session.
  • Record all patient contact accurately on the clinical system.
  • Complete referral letters in a timely manner.
  • Review laboratory results
  • Review hospital letters, and discharge summaries as needed.
  • Conduct medication reviews, manage EPS repeat prescriptions, and address medication queries along side signing repeat prescriptions.
  • Undertake home visits as required.
  • Provide telephone advice to patients as well face to face.
  • Support clinical and administrative staff with clinical queries on-site.
  • Participate in the duty doctor system within the team.

Quality and Governance:

  • Work with the surgery to maintain and improve Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets, Locally Commissioned Services (LCSs), Local Improvement Schemes (LIS), Directed Enhanced Services (DESs), and PCN initiatives.
  • Participate in clinical audits to meet practice needs.
  • Attend practice training, meetings, and CPD sessions as required.
  • Be encouraged to develop and use skills to improve patient care and record appropriately for appraisals and CPD.
  • Take on a lead role in a particular clinical or service area (e.g. safeguarding, PCN, diabetes, elderly care, QOF etc), providing guidance, developing protocols, and supporting colleagues in that specialty.

Other Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with professional standards.
  • Ensure compliance with safeguarding, infection control, health & safety, and data protection policies.
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues, including nurses, administrative staff, and allied health professionals.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of practice systems, processes, and patient care pathways.
Job description
Job responsibilities

Main Duties of the Job

Clinical Duties:

  • Undertake clinic sessions: typically, 4 hours 10 minutes per session.
  • Record all patient contact accurately on the clinical system.
  • Complete referral letters in a timely manner.
  • Review laboratory results
  • Review hospital letters, and discharge summaries as needed.
  • Conduct medication reviews, manage EPS repeat prescriptions, and address medication queries along side signing repeat prescriptions.
  • Undertake home visits as required.
  • Provide telephone advice to patients as well face to face.
  • Support clinical and administrative staff with clinical queries on-site.
  • Participate in the duty doctor system within the team.

Quality and Governance:

  • Work with the surgery to maintain and improve Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets, Locally Commissioned Services (LCSs), Local Improvement Schemes (LIS), Directed Enhanced Services (DESs), and PCN initiatives.
  • Participate in clinical audits to meet practice needs.
  • Attend practice training, meetings, and CPD sessions as required.
  • Be encouraged to develop and use skills to improve patient care and record appropriately for appraisals and CPD.
  • Take on a lead role in a particular clinical or service area (e.g. safeguarding, PCN, diabetes, elderly care, QOF etc), providing guidance, developing protocols, and supporting colleagues in that specialty.

Other Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with professional standards.
  • Ensure compliance with safeguarding, infection control, health & safety, and data protection policies.
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues, including nurses, administrative staff, and allied health professionals.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of practice systems, processes, and patient care pathways.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
  • Full GMC registration with a license to practice in the UK.
  • Completion of GP training or equivalent experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
  • Full GMC registration with a license to practice in the UK.
  • Completion of GP training or equivalent experience.
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

Irchester Surgery

Address

School Road

Irchester

Northamptonshire

NN29 7AW

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.irchestersurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Irchester Surgery

Address

School Road

Irchester

Northamptonshire

NN29 7AW

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.irchestersurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)