The closing date is 15 August 2026Job summaryAt Radford Medical Practice general practice is about more than appointments. Its about relationships, teamwork and making a difference to the community you serve.
we are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate GP to join our established and supportive team. Whether you are an experienced GP or newly qualified, this is an opportunity to become part of a practice where you will be valued, supported and able to provide high-quality care to your patients.
We pride ourselves on creating a working environment where colleagues genuinely look out for one another. Our team is approachable, friendly and always willing to help, with an open-door culture where GPs can discuss cases, share ideas or simply have a catch-up over a coffee. Several members of our team have been with the practice for many years, reflecting the positive and supportive culture we have built.
We understand that the right practice is about finding a place where you can enjoy your work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
At Radford Medical Practice, we offer:
- A supportive and collaborative GP team where you are never working in isolation.
- A manageable and well-structured workload.
- Protected administration time at the beginning and end of each clinical session.
- Very few home visits
- Light on-call duties
- Excellent administrative support to help reduce unnecessary workload and paperwork.
- A culture where your wellbeing is valued and your contribution is recognised
Main duties of the job- Deliver a mix of routine and urgent GP consultations (face-to-face and telephone as clinically appropriate)
- Manage a broad range of acute and chronic conditions
- Provide appropriate prescribing, investigations, and referrals
- Ensure safe and effective clinical decision-making and safety-netting
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
- Visit patients in their own homes
- To be involved in the teaching and training of medical students
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team
- Participate in clinical meetings and practice development activities
We are proud of the relationships we have built with our patient population. We believe continuity of care is at the heart of good general practice getting to know our patients, understanding their needs and providing consistent care leads to better outcomes and a more rewarding working day.
About usOur practice operates from two locations: Radford Medical Practice and the Student Health Centre at Nottingham Trent University's City campus.
Our GPs are supported by an experienced and friendly multidisciplinary team, including:
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Technician
- First Contact Physiotherapists
- Mental Health Practitioner
- Care Coordinators
- Social Prescriber
- GP Assistants
- Experienced nursing and reception teams
- Experienced Management team
This means you have the support around you to share responsibility, improve patient care and focus on the aspects of general practice you enjoy most.
Opportunities to developWe are committed to supporting professional development and encouraging GPs to develop their interests. There are opportunities to become involved in areas such as
- Supervising medical students
- Quality improvement projects
- Developing specialist clinical interests
- Supporting the future workforce
- Research
We also embrace technology to improve patient care and reduce workload, using systems including EMIS Web, Accurx, iGPR, Team Net and GP Automate alongside efficient processes for managing clinical correspondence and documentation.
Job responsibilitiesWhat does a typical day look like?
Our GPs typically see 14 patients in the morning and 14 patients in the afternoon, with a mix of face to face and telephone appointments and dedicated time for administration at the start and end of each session.
We believe this structure allows you to manage your workload effectively while still providing the level of care our patients deserve. You will have time to complete clinical tasks, follow up results and manage your workload within your working day.
We aim to provide a predictable working pattern that allows you to maintain a good work-life balance.
Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines
In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of clinical audit
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
Desirable- Experience of QOF
- Experience of ICB initiatives
- General understanding of the GMS contract
- An interest in Gynaecology
- Interest in Student Health
- Interest in Mental Health
- Interest in sexual health/contraception
Knowledge and SkillsEssential- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- 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
DesirableQualificationsEssential- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
- Full GMC Registration
- NHS Performers List
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.