General Practitioner, 4 - 8 Sessions, Shropshire

Main duties of the job

Telephone appointments

Face to face appointments

Econsultations

Prescriptions

Lab results

Home visits

NO Duty Doctor system in place

About us

The practice has 14,000 patients who are at the heart of the care we provide. Teaching and learning is a priority and we pride ourselves on being an established teaching practice who host undergraduates and ST1 / ST2 / ST3 postgraduates.

The Practice:

• 4

partners and 4 salaried GPs

• No Duty

Doctor system

• Multi-disciplinary

team including 2 Nurse Practitioners, 4 Practice Nurses, 2 Clinical Pharmacists, 1 Urgent Care

Practitioner, 2 Health Care Assistants, 2 GP Assistants and 1 Community Care

Co-ordinator

• Active

member of North Shropshire Primary Care Network which currently provides us

with Mental Health Practitioner, Dietician, Cancer Care Co-ordinator, and First

Contact Physio ARRS roles

• Regular

MDT lunch meetings

• Morning

break to discuss cases and triage visits

• High

patient feedback scores (2025 National Patient Survey)

We are based in the attractive market town of Oswestry, North Shropshire and are surrounded by the beautiful Welsh marches countryside.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12,500 a session

• mileage and study allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

A4587-26-0005

Job locations

The Caxton Surgery

Oswald Road

Oswestry

Shropshire

SY11 1RD

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Patient Care:Conducting physical exams, taking medical histories, and diagnosing illnesses for patients of all ages.
• Treatment:Prescribing medications, recommending treatments, carrying out minor surgery, and developing personalized treatment plans.
• Diagnostics:Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests like blood tests, X-rays, and MRIs.
• Health Education & Prevention:Providing health education and counseling to patients on maintaining their health and preventing diseases.
• Referrals & Coordination:Referring patients to specialists or other medical services and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.

Key Tasks and Activities

• Consultations:Seeing patients in person, over the phone, and in care homes for routine check-ups and specific medical conditions.
• Record Keeping:Maintaining accurate and detailed medical records of patient progress and treatment.
• Paperwork:Managing administrative tasks, including checking paperwork, signing repeat prescriptions, and preparing reports.
• Specialised Services:Organizing and leading clinics for specific conditions, such as diabetes or chronic illness management.
• Training:Potentially training other healthcare professionals, including trainee GPs and medical students

Job responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Patient Care:Conducting physical exams, taking medical histories, and diagnosing illnesses for patients of all ages.
• Treatment:Prescribing medications, recommending treatments, carrying out minor surgery, and developing personalized treatment plans.
• Diagnostics:Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests like blood tests, X-rays, and MRIs.
• Health Education & Prevention:Providing health education and counseling to patients on maintaining their health and preventing diseases.
• Referrals & Coordination:Referring patients to specialists or other medical services and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.

Key Tasks and Activities

• Consultations:Seeing patients in person, over the phone, and in care homes for routine check-ups and specific medical conditions.
• Record Keeping:Maintaining accurate and detailed medical records of patient progress and treatment.
• Paperwork:Managing administrative tasks, including checking paperwork, signing repeat prescriptions, and preparing reports.
• Specialised Services:Organizing and leading clinics for specific conditions, such as diabetes or chronic illness management.
• Training:Potentially training other healthcare professionals, including trainee GPs and medical students

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Trained and qualified GP

Desirable

• Excellent IT skills
• Previous experience working in General Practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Trained and qualified GP

Desirable

• Excellent IT skills
• Previous experience working in General Practice

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

The Caxton Surgery

Address

The Caxton Surgery

Oswald Road

Oswestry

Shropshire

SY11 1RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Caxton Surgery

Address

The Caxton Surgery

Oswald Road

Oswestry

Shropshire

SY11 1RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Patient Care:Conducting physical exams, taking medical histories, and diagnosing illnesses for patients of all ages.
• Treatment:Prescribing medications, recommending treatments, carrying out minor surgery, and developing personalized treatment plans.
• Diagnostics:Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests like blood tests, X-rays, and MRIs.
• Health Education & Prevention:Providing health education and counseling to patients on maintaining their health and preventing diseases.
• Referrals & Coordination:Referring patients to specialists or other medical services and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.

Key Tasks and Activities

• Consultations:Seeing patients in person, over the phone, and in care homes for routine check-ups and specific medical conditions.
• Record Keeping:Maintaining accurate and detailed medical records of patient progress and treatment.
• Paperwork:Managing administrative tasks, including checking paperwork, signing repeat prescriptions, and preparing reports.
• Specialised Services:Organizing and leading clinics for specific conditions, such as diabetes or chronic illness management.
• Training:Potentially training other healthcare professionals, including trainee GPs and medical students

Qualifications

Essential

• Trained and qualified GP

Desirable

• Excellent IT skills
• Previous experience working in General Practice