Salaried/ Retainer GP in Melksham SN12 6UN inMelksham SN12 6UN PUBLISHED WED 24 SEP 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job description
Job summary
Salaried/Retainer GP Position
Are you a GP looking for a supportive salaried role in an enthusiastic
team? We believe now is a fantastic time to become a GP in the South West, and
we are delighted to invite you for a visit to Spa Medical Centre, Melksham. Applicants
pending CCT are warmly welcome to apply.
We are an established training practice, looking after a growing
population of 15,000 patients. Were passionate about medical education with 3 GP
trainers and a medical student supervisor. Several of our GPs have a specialist
interest in dermatology and/or minor surgery, including skin surgery and carpal
tunnel release performed in our purpose-built operating suite.
We are looking to grow our friendly GP Team by welcoming a new
salaried or retainer GP, who can work from 4 to 8 sessions per week (including
retainer applications)
Main duties of the job
- The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
- The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
- Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
- Effective management of long-term conditions
- Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks.
- On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles.
- Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy, and guidance.
- Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload.
- Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process.
- Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice.
- Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF.
- Ensure compliance with the appraisal process.
- Prepare and complete the revalidation process.
- Commit to self-learning and in still an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team.
- Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines.
- Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure.
- Encourage collaborative working, consulting with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
About us
Key features of our practice -
We
have four partners, six salaried GPs, one retainer GP and 2 GPSTs.
Our
expert GP Assistant and secretaries have reduced our workload by tackling documents, test results and Non-NHS
work.
Our
fantastic older peoples community (MOPT) team of ANPs manage the vast majority
of home visits and all care home ward rounds.
SystmOne
and EConsult smart inbox (triaged by the partners) allows for safe and
effective capacity management.
CQC
rated good with outstanding features, very high achieving QOF practice
Established
excellent training practice, First-5 mentorship and interest in education
encouraged.
Fully
engaged in a successful, progressive Primary Care Network
Daily
30-minute GP coffee catchup in the wellbeing room or outside in summer. Bean-to-cup
coffee provided!
Fantastic
Christmas and Summer socials and wellbeing events through the year, we also
have a running club and are a Parkrun practice.
Purpose
built modern facilities with on-site staff parking
Located
in a rapidly growing area of North Wiltshire, with many affordable homes and
excellent transport links by rail and the M4. Our staff enjoy short rural
commutes from Chippenham, Bath, Swindon and the surrounding villages.
Details
Date posted
24 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Competitive salary
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Flexible working
Reference number
A2319-25-002409
Job locations
Snowberry Lane
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 6UN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible
for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering
an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC
standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management
of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative
working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible
for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering
an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC
standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management
of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative
working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
Desirable
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
Desirable
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB initiatives
- General understanding of the GMS contract
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
Desirable
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
Desirable
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB initiatives
- General understanding of the GMS contract
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
Spa Medical Centre
Address
Snowberry Lane
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 6UN
Employer's website
https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsVg7Kd4RS (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Spa Medical Centre
Address
Snowberry Lane
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 6UN
Employer's website
https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsVg7Kd4RS (Opens in a new tab)
Details
Date posted
24 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Competitive salary
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Flexible working
Reference number
A2319-25-002409
Job locations
Snowberry Lane
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 6UN
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