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Balance Street Practice Salaried GP

The closing date is 01 November 2026

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Job summary

Join a thriving, forward-thinking GP practice in the heart of Uttoxeter. We are seeking an enthusiastic Salaried GP to become part of our friendly and well-organised team of six GPs, supported by a highly skilled multidisciplinary workforce. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or early-career GP to develop their clinical interests, build meaningful patient relationships through continuity of care, and help shape the future of an innovative practice. With a supportive culture, modern digital systems, flexible start date, and potential partnership opportunities, this is the perfect role for a GP looking to grow, contribute, and make a real difference to their community.

Main duties of the job

• Undertaking routine and urgent clinical consultations, both face-to-face and remotely.
• Assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of acute and long-term health conditions.
• Managing a personal patient list, promoting continuity of care and building strong therapeutic relationships.
• Providing health promotion, preventative care, and patient education.
• Prescribing medications and reviewing treatment plans in line with current clinical guidelines.
• Reviewing laboratory results, clinical correspondence, and patient records using EMIS Web and Anima.
• Working closely with the practice's multidisciplinary team, including Clinical Pharmacists, Care Coordinators, Physician Associate, and GP Assistant.
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and service development projects.
• Supporting the training and development of colleagues where appropriate.
• Participating in practice meetings and contributing to the strategic development of the practice.
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records.
• Complying with GMC standards, NHS policies, safeguarding requirements, and practice governance procedures.

About us

Balance Street Practice is a well-established, forward-thinking GP practice located in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, serving approximately 14,000 patients from a modern health centre in the heart of the town. The practice has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and is committed to providing continuity of care through personal patient lists.The practice is supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team, including GPs,Clinical Pharmacists, Care Coordinators, a Physician Associate and GP Assistant, creating a collaborative environment that enables clinicians to focus on excellent patient care.Balance Street Practice is also a proactive research practice, embracing innovation and digital working through systems such as EMIS Web, Anima and AccuRx. The team is committed to supporting professional development, encouraging new ideas, and creating opportunities for clinicians to develop specialist interests and leadership skills.Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key domains, the practice prides itself on fostering a supportive culture where both patients and staff are valued. With a focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, and community-focused healthcare, Balance Street Practice offers an excellent environment for GPs looking to build a rewarding and long-term career in primary care.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A0605-26-0002

Job locations

Balance Street

Uttoxeter

Staffordshire

ST14 8JG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and home visit consultations in line with practice requirements.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with a wide range of health conditions.
• Make autonomous clinical decisions and develop appropriate treatment and care plans.
• Screen for disease risk factors and promote health education and preventative care.
• Prescribe safely and in accordance with local and national prescribing guidelines.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Manage referrals, admissions, discharges, investigations, and follow-up care as appropriate.
• Support clinical audit, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.

Professional & Organisational Responsibilities

• Comply with all practice policies, including confidentiality, safeguarding, information governance, health and safety, and infection prevention and control.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Participate in practice meetings, training, appraisal, and continuing professional development.
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and quality assurance activities.
• Support effective use and maintenance of electronic patient records.

Communication & Teamwork

• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, carers, colleagues, and external agencies.
• Promote equality, diversity, dignity, and respect in all interactions.
• Respond appropriately to patients' communication needs and ensure inclusive access to services.

Quality, Safety & Governance

• Maintain high standards of clinical care, patient safety, and infection control.
• Identify and report risks, incidents, and safeguarding concerns in accordance with practice procedures.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and service evaluation activities.
• Take responsibility for managing own workload, performance, and professional development.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and home visit consultations in line with practice requirements.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with a wide range of health conditions.
• Make autonomous clinical decisions and develop appropriate treatment and care plans.
• Screen for disease risk factors and promote health education and preventative care.
• Prescribe safely and in accordance with local and national prescribing guidelines.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Manage referrals, admissions, discharges, investigations, and follow-up care as appropriate.
• Support clinical audit, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.

Professional & Organisational Responsibilities

• Comply with all practice policies, including confidentiality, safeguarding, information governance, health and safety, and infection prevention and control.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Participate in practice meetings, training, appraisal, and continuing professional development.
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and quality assurance activities.
• Support effective use and maintenance of electronic patient records.

Communication & Teamwork

• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, carers, colleagues, and external agencies.
• Promote equality, diversity, dignity, and respect in all interactions.
• Respond appropriately to patients' communication needs and ensure inclusive access to services.

Quality, Safety & Governance

• Maintain high standards of clinical care, patient safety, and infection control.
• Identify and report risks, incidents, and safeguarding concerns in accordance with practice procedures.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and service evaluation activities.
• Take responsibility for managing own workload, performance, and professional development.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• -MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• -Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• -Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
• -MRCGP or equivalent qualification.
• -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• -Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• -Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.
• -Evidence of continuing professional development.
• -Understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement.

Desirable

• -Experience of working in UK General Practice.
• -Experience with EMIS Web
• -Participation in research, service improvement, or leadership activities.

Qualifications

Essential

• Newly Qualified or experience GP

Desirable

• Newly qualified or experienced GP

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• -MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• -Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• -Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
• -MRCGP or equivalent qualification.
• -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• -Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• -Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.
• -Evidence of continuing professional development.
• -Understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement.

Desirable

• -Experience of working in UK General Practice.
• -Experience with EMIS Web
• -Participation in research, service improvement, or leadership activities.

Qualifications

Essential

• Newly Qualified or experience GP

Desirable

• Newly qualified or experienced GP

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Balance Street Practice

Address

Balance Street

Uttoxeter

Staffordshire

ST14 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.balancestreetpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Balance Street Practice

Address

Balance Street

Uttoxeter

Staffordshire

ST14 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.balancestreetpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

G P Partner

Dr Sophie Brookes

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A0605-26-0002

Job locations

Balance Street

Uttoxeter

Staffordshire

ST14 8JG

United Kingdom

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