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Join to apply for theSalaried GProle atNHS 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theSalaried GProle atNHS Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job SummaryWe have an exciting opportunity for for two additional GPs to join our team commencing in either September 2025 or January 2026. We are keen for candidates who wish to focus on delivering core family practice, getting back to basics, and focusing on delivering exceptional levels of patient care and outcomes. Job SummaryWe have an exciting opportunity for for two additional GPs to join our team commencing in either September 2025 or January 2026. We are keen for candidates who wish to focus on delivering core family practice, getting back to basics, and focusing on delivering exceptional levels of patient care and outcomes.We are a visionary, forward-thinking and progressive GP practice in the Lake District . This is an excellent opportunity to join our team during a time when we are planning operational and strategic change.We are currently developing revised ways of working under a new leadership and management team to improve our CQC outcome.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will manage a patient caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.About UsCastlegate and Derwent Surgery aims to work with our patients in a lifetime partnership to promote their health and wellbeing.We currently have 11 GPs and 60 clinical and non-clinical staff serving 18,200 patients in our extensive Health Centre.We can help you achieve your ambitions, from clinical special interests to research, management, IT and medical politics. Our size means we are flexible, able to innovate and adapt whilst retaining a good team spirit and strong emphasis on quality and education. We are constantly seeking ways to improve the patient journey and maintain a supportive and motivating culture amongst our staff.If you enjoy the outdoors and beautiful scenery then this opportunity could be tailor made for you! Allerdale was recently ranked top in Britain as the happiest, most affordable area to live and the ancient market town of Cockermouth is a jewel in its crown.DetailsDate posted09 June 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberA5229-25-0005Job locationsCockermouth Health CentreIsle RoadCockermouthCumbriaCA13 9HTJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESClinical responsibilities:In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion In accordance with the practice rota, the post-holder will undertake an On Call day as Duty Doctor which will involve home visits, telephone triage, urgent on the day appointments and dealing with emergency duties which arise on the day. The On Call days are allocated on a rota basis between all GP staff Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Collecting data for audit purposes Occasionally dealing with private medicals and insurances Cross cover for other GPs when they are on leave to cover post, results, tasks and prescriptions Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.Other Responsibilities Within The Organisation:Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice Contributing to Practice Meetings and Clinical Meetings were appropriate Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate. Participate in incentives such as Enhanced Services and QoF as directedJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesOther Responsibilities Within The Organisation:Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice Contributing to Practice Meetings and Clinical Meetings were appropriate Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate. Participate in incentives such as Enhanced Services and QoF as directedPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialFull GMC Registration with a licence to practise and entry on the GP Register Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible Evidence of continuous professional developmentDesirableEvidence of other specialist interest /development / trainingExperienceEssentialExperience in general practice and working in multi-disciplinary team Strong EMIS knowledgePerson SpecificationEssentialExperience in general practice and working in multi-disciplinary team Strong EMIS knowledgeDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCastlegate & Derwent SurgeryAddressCockermouth Health CentreIsle RoadCockermouthCumbriaCA13 9HTEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameCastlegate & Derwent SurgeryAddressCockermouth Health CentreIsle RoadCockermouthCumbriaCA13 9HTEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Industries Medical Practices Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NHS by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “General Practitioner” roles.Carlisle, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Carlisle, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Consultant in Respiratory & General MedicineCarlisle, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Carlisle, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Substantive Consultant and Clinical Director in UrologyCarlisle, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Carlisle, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Locum Respiratory Consultant with General MedicineCarlisle, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Carlisle, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Carlisle, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Nethertown, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Penrith, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist *Internal *Carlisle, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Speciality Doctor Obstetrics and GynaecologyWhitehaven, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Whitehaven, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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