Bath
We are seeking a Salaried ARRS GP for 6 sessions per week We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, well-organised, and supportive team at Chastleton Medical Group, located just outside the beautiful and historic city of Durham. Were looking for a GP who: Is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care Enjoys being part of a cohesive, supportive team Values a balanced and flexible working life Brings enthusiasm, initiative, and a willingness to contribute positively to practice development Main duties of the job a.Thedelivery of highly effective medical care to the practice population b.Theprovision of services commensurate with the primary care contract c.Genericprescribing adhering to local and national guidance d.Effectivemanagement of long-term conditions e.Processingof administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescriptionrequests and other associated administrative tasks f.Maintainaccurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy andguidance g.Workcollaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload h.Adhereto best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process i.Contributeto the successful implementation of continuous improvement and qualityinitiatives within the practice j.Acceptdelegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF k.Attendand contribute effectively to practice meetings as required l.Contributeeffective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinicalgovernance and training m. Ensure compliance with the appraisalprocess n.Prepareand complete the revalidation process o.Committo self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional developmentacross the practice team p.Supportthe training of medical students from all clinical disciplines q.Supportthe partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice About us Why Join Us? Committed to BMA safe working guidelines Supportive and Experienced Team Skilled multidisciplinary team including Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Assistant, Community Nurses, Social Prescribing Link Worker, and Care Coordinator Daily informal coffee meeting to connect and collaborate Single-site, suburban practice with on-site parking Easy commute from Durham, Newcastle, and Gateshead Practice Highlights List size of 10,500 Total triage by dedicated on-call team. Low home visiting rates thanks to our community nurse practitioners Training practice with involvement in Durham Dales VTS, Foundation programme doctors (from Aug '26) and medical student education No extended hours required (option to opt-in for federation shifts) Additional Benefits Indemnity and GMC fees fully covered Strong emphasis on professional development and areas of interest Low clinical staff turnover we are a team people want to stay in Job responsibilities a.Thedelivery of highly effective medical care to the practice population b.Theprovision of services commensurate with the primary care contract c.Genericprescribing adhering to local and national guidance d.Effectivemanagement of long-term conditions e.Processingof administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescriptionrequests and other associated administrative tasks f.Maintainaccurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy andguidance g.Workcollaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload h.Adhereto best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process i.Contributeto the successful implementation of continuous improvement and qualityinitiatives within the practice j.Acceptdelegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF k.Attendand contribute effectively to practice meetings as required l.Contributeeffective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinicalgovernance and training m. Ensure compliance with the appraisalprocess n.Prepareand complete the revalidation process o.Committo self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional developmentacross the practice team p.Supportthe training of medical students from all clinical disciplines q.Supportthe partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice r.Reviewand always adhere to practice protocols and policies.Encouragecollaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting aculture of continuous improvement Person Specification Experience Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit General understanding of the primary care contract Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP Experience of medicines management Experience of ICB initiatives Skills Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Excellent interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management Personal Qualities Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Full GMC registration National Performers List registration (England), noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation Primary Medical Services Performers Lists for Scotland All Wales Medical Performers List and All Wales Locum Register for Wales Northern Ireland Primary Medical Performers List PMPL for Northern Ireland Evidence of current validation Evidence of last appraisal Eligibility to practice in the UK independently Qualifications Qualified GP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT) MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP Other Requirements Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Occupational Health clearance 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr