General Practitioner (GP)

NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried GP

Main area

General Practitioner (GP)

Grade

NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried GP

Contract

Permanent: 30 hrs per week

Hours

• Part time

• Other

30 hours per week (Part time)

Job ref

842-SCS-7256-26

Site

Creswell Medical Centre

Town

Creswell

Salary

£97,824 - £122,280 Competitive, dependent on experience

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

10/05/2026 23:59

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

Be outstanding – join an outstanding team!

Job overview

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated GP to join our friendly practice team at Creswell and Langwith Medical Centre. We are a friendly, supportive team consisting of 4 GPs, 2 ACPs, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Nurse Associate, and 2 Health Care Assistants who are supported by a network of Physios, Pharmacists, Care Coordinator, and Social Prescriber

The surgery serves approximately 5,467 patients in Creswell, Langwith, and the surrounding areas.

The practice is rated good by the CQC and performs well against QOF and the GP Patient Survey.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Dr Ayorinde James 

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a forward-thinking GP who can work with us to ensure that we continue to progress, develop, and work innovatively to meet the needs of our patients.

• · You will provide a portfolio of general medical services, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

• · Opportunity to take part in leading on key disease areas and assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a diverse patient list.

• · Support the Lead Clinician and practice team to manage a busy and interesting clinical caseload.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

• Have a flexible approach to working patterns to support the service during times of absence if required

• · Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

• · Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

• · Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting and maintaining positive working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team.

• · Lead on key areas within the practice, such as specific QOF domains, quality standards, and practice initiatives, as agreed with the Clinical Lead and/or Practice Manager.

• · On a rotational basis, support the extended access service, which takes place on a Tuesday, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

***INTERNATIONAL GRADUATES MUST BE ON THE GP SPECIALIST LIST AS WELL AS ON THE GMC REGISTER. ***

Working for our organisation

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

Creswell and Langwith Medical Centre is a part of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS).

DCHS operates a group of surgeries under it's General Practice Service, and provides a supportive environment for GPs.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GP Registration / License to Practice

Desirable criteria

• Relevant post-graduate qualification such as teaching or healthcare leadership

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable general practice experience and skills

Desirable criteria

• Relevant specialist experience or skills, e.g. joint injection/minor surgery

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”

Our values:

1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or dchst.recruitment@nhs.net and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

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