Full Time GP

The Methodist Church in Britain; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

CPD support

Structured mentorship and career paths

Annual leave

Job summary

Strouts Place Medical Centre in the NHS network is seeking a salaried GP to provide face-to-face, video and telephone consultations, manage acute and chronic conditions and supervise learners.

The post requires full GMC registration and completed GP training. Mentoring junior doctors and leading quality improvement are key parts of the role, with ample opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise, on the GP Register.
• Completed GP specialty training (CCT or equivalent).
• Proven experience in NHS general practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consultations face-to-face, by video and by telephone.
• Assess and manage acute, emergency and chronic conditions.
• Oversee chronic disease management with individual care plans.
• Carry out home visits for housebound patients.
• Perform minor surgical procedures within clinical governance frameworks.
• Establish and maintain referral pathways to secondary care.
• Supervise and mentor foundation doctors, GP trainees and allied professionals.
• Teach and supervise medical and pharmacy students.
• Lead and contribute to the practice CPD programme.
• Take part in clinical audit and quality improvement.
• Maintain administrative standards and clinical governance frameworks.

Skills

NHS GP experience

Diabetes management

Chronic disease management

Clinical governance

Medical records

Interpersonal skills

Education

GP training (CCT or equivalent)

Tools

EMIS

SystmOne

Job description

Salaried GP post at Strouts Place Medical Centre, an NHS general practice, offered on full-time hours. The doctor would run face-to-face, video and telephone consultations, manage acute and chronic conditions, make home visits and carry out minor surgical procedures. The role also includes mentoring junior doctors and supervising students, plus the chance to develop a special interest and lead quality improvement work. Full GMC registration on the GP Register and completed GP training (CCT or equivalent) are required.

What the job involves

• Deliver consultations face-to-face, by video and by telephone
• Assess and manage acute, emergency and chronic conditions
• Oversee chronic disease management with individual care plans
• Carry out home visits for housebound patients
• Perform minor surgical procedures within clinical governance frameworks
• Establish and maintain referral pathways to secondary care
• Supervise and mentor foundation doctors, GP trainees and allied professionals
• Teach and supervise medical and pharmacy students
• Lead and contribute to the practice CPD programme
• Take part in clinical audit and quality improvement
• Maintain administrative standards and clinical governance frameworks

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise, on the GP Register
• Completed GP specialty training (CCT or equivalent)

Experience

• Proven experience in NHS general practice
• Managing acute, emergency and chronic conditions across a diverse population
• Delivering face-to-face, telephone and video consultations
• Managing clinical correspondence, referrals and continuity of care
• Chronic disease management, including diabetes, asthma and hypertension
• Participation in clinical governance such as audits, quality improvement or safeguarding

Skills & knowledge

• Clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Working effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of and adherence to current clinical guidelines
• Keeping accurate and detailed medical records
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care

Other

• Evidence of ongoing professional development and revalidation compliance

Nice to have

• Supervising or mentoring junior doctors, students or allied professionals
• Special interest such as chronic disease management or women's health
• Postgraduate qualification relevant to general practice, such as Diploma in Dermatology or Family Planning
• Experience in primary care innovation or service improvement
• Familiarity with EMIS, SystmOne or similar GP systems
• Leadership experience in a clinical setting
• Teaching or delivering structured CPD sessions
• Experience of minor surgical procedures in primary care

What’s offered

• Protected time for CPD and administrative duties
• Structured annual leave
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Sick leave and maternity or paternity provisions
• Support for professional memberships and career development courses
• Structured mentorship and career progression pathways
• Regular appraisals and feedback