Job summary

Willow Wood Surgery is a friendly, well-established practice seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Salaried GP to join our supportive and collegiate team. We offer an attractive opportunity for a GP looking for a well-organised, manageable workload within a practice where clinical support is readily available. Our Partners are based on site and work closely with the clinical team, providing advice, guidance and support whenever needed. We value a collaborative approach and strive to create a positive working environment where GPs feel supported and able to focus on delivering high-quality patient care. We offer flexibility around working sessions and are particularly keen to accommodate the right candidate for up to 6 sessions per week. With a varied clinical caseload, limited home visits and infrequent on-call commitments, Willow Wood Surgery provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy a rewarding GP role within a welcoming and supportive practice.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role at Willow Wood Surgery involve providing varied, patient-centred clinical care through face-to-face and telephone consultations, supported by a balanced combination of online and telephone triage. The successful candidate will assess and manage a broad range of clinical presentations, providing appropriate diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care while working collaboratively with the wider practice team. Routine clinical administration, including results, Docman and medicines management, is primarily managed by the Partners, with support required only during their absence. On-call duties are infrequent and undertaken only when necessary, while home visits are very limited due to our established visiting service. The role offers a manageable, well-organised workload, with Partners on site and readily available for clinical advice and support. Applicants must hold full GMC registration and be included on the GP Register, and be on the NHS England Performers List or eligible to join. We are seeking a GP committed to high-quality, patient-centred primary care, who can work confidently and independently while also being a valued member of our friendly and supportive team.

About us

Willow Wood Surgery is a friendly and welcoming GP practice serving a registered patient population of just over 7,400 patients. Our practice is led by two GP Partners and supported by a friendly multidisciplinary team of approximately 22 staff, who work closely together to provide high-quality, patient-centred care.

We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment where every member of the team is valued and encouraged to contribute their knowledge, skills and ideas. We are committed to providing safe, effective and evidence-based care while continually looking for ways to improve the services we offer to our patients.

Our team works collaboratively to support patients across a wide range of acute and long-term health needs, with a strong focus on continuity of care, prevention, medicines optimisation and achieving positive patient outcomes.

We welcome new ideas and encourage our staff to develop their skills and expertise within their roles. Joining Willow Wood Surgery offers the opportunity to become part of a close-knit team where you will be supported by experienced colleagues and have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of our local community.

Job summary

Willow Wood Surgery is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable and confident Clinical Pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive practice team. This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist to use their clinical expertise to make a meaningful contribution to patient care and medicines optimisation within primary care.

The successful candidate will work autonomously, managing their own workload and providing expert advice on medicines, prescribing and patient care. Key aspects of the role include undertaking structured medication reviews, supporting patients with polypharmacy and long-term conditions, managing routine repeat prescriptions, responding to medicines-related queries and promoting safe, effective and cost-effective prescribing.

We are open to applications from Band 6 pharmacists upwards, depending on experience and skills. Previous experience in primary care, a GP practice or PCN setting is desirable but not essential for the right candidate.

The role is offered at 22 hours per week on a permanent basis, with working days and hours negotiable. You will be supported by our GPs, who are available for advice when required, while giving you the opportunity to work independently and develop your role within a welcoming primary care environment.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will undertake structured medication reviews for patients, including those with polypharmacy and long-term conditions, and will review, authorise and manage routine repeat prescriptions in line with practice procedures and prescribing guidance. They will support medicines optimisation and prescribing safety across the practice, identify and manage medication-related risks, and ensure appropriate monitoring is undertaken. The successful candidate will respond to medicines-related queries from GPs, nurses and other members of the practice team, providing clinical advice and support regarding medicines and treatment options. They will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to improve patient care and outcomes, support safe, effective and cost-effective prescribing, maintain accurate clinical records and work in accordance with professional and practice standards. The role will also contribute to the ongoing development of medicines management and optimisation within the practice.

About us

Willow Wood Surgery is a friendly and welcoming GP practice serving a registered patient population of just over 7,400 patients. Our practice is led by two GP Partners and supported by a friendly multidisciplinary team of approximately 22 staff, who work closely together to provide high-quality, patient-centred care.

We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment where every member of the team is valued and encouraged to contribute their knowledge, skills and ideas. We are committed to providing safe, effective and evidence-based care while continually looking for ways to improve the services we offer to our patients.

Our team works collaboratively to support patients across a wide range of acute and long-term health needs, with a strong focus on continuity of care, prevention, medicines optimisation and achieving positive patient outcomes.

We welcome new ideas and encourage our staff to develop their skills and expertise within their roles. Joining Willow Wood Surgery offers the opportunity to become part of a close-knit team where you will be supported by experienced colleagues and have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of our local community.