Salaried GP (Fixed term contract)

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare provider in Reading seeks a part-time GP for a fixed-term contract. Successful candidates will become integral to our team, providing high-quality medical services to our patient population while upholding excellent clinical standards. Join us to deliver outstanding patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Registered GP with the GMC.
• Must possess the right to work in the UK.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMS contract.
• Assess the healthcare needs of patients with undiagnosed problems.
• Develop care plans for health in consultation with patients.

Skills

Quality care

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Registered GP with the GMC

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Job summary

The University Medical Group is a standalone practice operating over 2 sites and is the largest in West Berkshire with over 33,000 patients. We are based in Reading near the University sites where we have over 9,000 students as patients. As we are a PCN in our own right, its easy to make changes to ensure we do the best for our patients and being innovative is what we are all about. We have received outstanding on the last 2 CQC audits and are very proud of this achievement with quality patient care being our key focus.

We are looking for a 6 session GP working Wednesday, Thursday and Friday on a fixed term contract from September 2025 - May 2026. A normal 2 session day would run from 08:00 - 18:30 (8.875 hours).

Tier 2 sponsorship not available

Main duties of the job

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

About us

You will join a clinical team consisting of 3 GP Partners, 15 salaried GP, 3 Paramedics, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 Nursing Associate and 3 HCA's plus a broad range of established allied healthcare professionals including a Pharmacy team, First Contact Practitioners , Social Prescribers and Care Coordinators.

We consult using EMIS Web.

Details Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11,500 a session

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0378-25-0005

Job locations

University Health Centre

Northcourt Avenue

9 Northcourt Avenue

Reading

Berkshire

RG2 7HE

Job description Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMS contract, additional and enhanced services where appropriate.
• Provide other general medical services to meet identified patient need.
• Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems whether self-referred, or referred from other healthcare works within the organisation.
• Assess the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Develop care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice; disease management protocols, provide counselling and health education.
• Work within current ICB policy for prescribing.
• Be available and accessible to patients at all times as agreed.
• Maximise the effective use of current clinical computer systems. Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to an agreed standard.
• Compile and issue computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions.
• Undertake all duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. (These duties will include reports/cremation forms).
• To take part in, and lead on, areas including clinical auditing and data collection.
• Support under-graduate student training in the surgery.
• Support GP registrar training in practice.
• Attend team meetings and other clinical meetings as necessary
• Provide short term emergency cover for unplanned absence of colleagues
• Provide emergency on call cover for the practice.
• provide extended hours cover as per rota

Job description Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMS contract, additional and enhanced services where appropriate.
• Provide other general medical services to meet identified patient need.
• Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems whether self-referred, or referred from other healthcare works within the organisation.
• Assess the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Develop care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice; disease management protocols, provide counselling and health education.
• Work within current ICB policy for prescribing.
• Be available and accessible to patients at all times as agreed.
• Maximise the effective use of current clinical computer systems. Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to an agreed standard.
• Compile and issue computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions.
• Undertake all duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. (These duties will include reports/cremation forms).
• To take part in, and lead on, areas including clinical auditing and data collection.
• Support under-graduate student training in the surgery.
• Support GP registrar training in practice.
• Attend team meetings and other clinical meetings as necessary
• Provide short term emergency cover for unplanned absence of colleagues
• Provide emergency on call cover for the practice.
• provide extended hours cover as per rota

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Essential Qualifications.
• Registered GP with the GMC.
• Must possess the right to work in the UK and be on the NHS Performers List.
• Ability to provide quality care.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Emis

Qualifications Essential

• Essential Qualifications.
• Registered GP with the GMC.
• Must possess the right to work in the UK and be on the NHS Performers List.
• Ability to provide quality care.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Emis

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Essential Qualifications.
• Registered GP with the GMC.
• Must possess the right to work in the UK and be on the NHS Performers List.
• Ability to provide quality care.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Emis

Qualifications Essential

• Essential Qualifications.
• Registered GP with the GMC.
• Must possess the right to work in the UK and be on the NHS Performers List.
• Ability to provide quality care.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Emis

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 (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.

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

University Medical Group

Address

University Health Centre

Northcourt Avenue

9 Northcourt Avenue

Reading

Berkshire

RG2 7HE

Employer's website

https://www.readinguniversitymedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Medical Group

Address

University Health Centre

Northcourt Avenue

9 Northcourt Avenue

Reading

Berkshire

RG2 7HE

Employer's website

https://www.readinguniversitymedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)