Gp Partner

Somerford Grove Practice; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerford Grove Practice is a well-established GP practice caring for more than 11,000 patients in a vibrant and diverse area near Dalston. A GP Partner role is available as part of succession planning following the retirement of a longstanding Partner, with 5-6 sessions per week.

The post holder will lead clinically and contribute to governance, financial sustainability and service development, while maintaining high quality care and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Qualified GP with GMC registration and UK eligibility.
• Minimum three years as a salaried GP.
• MRCGP and CCT desirable.
• Evidence of current appraisal/validation.
• Appropriate medical defence indemnity.
• Experience in primary care and medicines management.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality general medical services to the registered population.
• Contribute to clinical leadership, governance, and financial sustainability.
• Share responsibility for partnership decision-making.
• Support in service development and quality initiatives.
• Participate in practice meetings and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Maintain professional standards per GMC and NHS contracts.

Skills

Clinical leadership

GP experience

Communication skills

EMIS familiarity

Governance

Teamwork

Medicines management

Education

Qualified GP

MRCGP

CCT

GMC registration

Indemnity

Revalidation

UK eligibility

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed GP to join Somerford Grove Practice as a GP Partner, working 5-6 sessions per week. This vacancy has arisen as part of succession planning following the forthcoming retirement of a longstanding GP Partner. We are a well-established training practice caring for more than 11,000 patients in a vibrant and diverse area near Dalston. Following a comprehensive CQC assessment in June 2026, the practice was rated Good. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated GP who wishes to combine high-quality clinical care with an active role in the leadership and future development of the practice. Applicants should have more than three years experience and be patient-centred, clinically confident and collaborative. The successful candidate will support colleagues, contribute fresh ideas and share our commitment to the practices ongoing development, sustainability and success. Informal enquiries and visits are warmly welcomed.

Main duties of the job

The GP Partner will work as a senior clinical leader and business partner within the practice, providing high-quality general medical services to the registered population while contributing to the strategic direction, governance, financial sustainability and operational development of the organisation. The post-holder will undertake the full range of GP duties, including assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, long-term condition management, urgent care, clinical administration and continuity of care, in line with GMC standards, the GP contract, local pathways and practice policies. As a Partner, the post-holder will share responsibility for clinical leadership, partnership decision-making, service improvement, workforce development, quality assurance, risk management, safeguarding, patient safety, QOF/enhanced services, CQC compliance and the effective use of practice resources. The role requires collaborative working with the Partners, Practice Manager, wider multidisciplinary team, PCN, ICB and external stakeholders to ensure safe, responsive, well-led and patient-centred care.

About us

Somerford Grove Practice is a well-established GP practice committed to providing high-quality patient care within a supportive working environment where every member of the team feels valued. We are a pioneering Anti-racist GP Practice dedicated to confronting racism and discrimination head-on. We champion equity, inclusion and belonging - empowering both staff and patients through support and meaningful action. We strive to reduce the environmental impact of our practice, through interventions which benefit both patients and planet. Our multidisciplinary team includes 3 GP Partners, 9 Salaried GPs, 2 GP Registrars, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 Healthcare Assistant, and a range of ARRS roles, including Clinical Pharmacy and Technicians, First Contact Physiotherapy, Social Prescribing and Health & Wellbeing support. The clinical team is supported by an experienced management, reception, and administrative team. We are based in purpose-built NHS premises within easy reach of Rectory Road, Dalston Kingsland and Dalston Junction stations. On-site parking and a secure cycle store are available.

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for full list of responsibilities:

• The post-holder may be required to undertake additional duties according to workload and staffing needs and must be flexible and adaptable outside clinical session hours.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centred general medical services while contributing to the clinical leadership, strategic development and effective management of the GP practice.
• Be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider PCN and multi-disciplinary team
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Take responsibility for continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the organisation
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) in the partnership
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the organisation including clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
• Ensure compliance with relevant NHS contractual requirements, CQC standards, GMC guidance and applicable legislation.
• Provide proactive leadership to the organisation, patients and their carers.
• Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the organisation.
• Participate in practice meetings and contribute to effective communication and decision-making between partners and staff.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills - see full list in JD

Essential

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of a Partner
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
• Good MS Office and EMIS clinical system knowledge
• Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to discuss cases with clinical colleagues
• Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Assess and manage acute deteriorations/exacerbations of long-term conditions
• Understanding of the safeguarding adults and children
• Experience of medicines management

Desirable

• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
• Full GMC and Performers List registration
• Appropriate medical defence indemnity
• Evidence of current validation/appraisal
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Minimum of three years as a salaried GP
• A good understanding of the primary care contract
• Good understanding and knowledge of QOF and of enhanced services
• Experience of medicines management
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice

Desirable

• An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Project lead as required with PCN, CQC, IC

Personal qualities - see full list in JD

Essential

• Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient
• Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with robust problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Motivated, forward thinker

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 (opens in a new window).