Salaried GP with a View to Partnership

NHS Jobs; Amersham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Salaried General Practitioner for a role with a view to Partnership. The post involves 6 sessions per week, with flexible days (Tue, Wed, Fri) and opportunities to progress to Partnership.

You will work as part of a clinical team in a demanding yet rewarding primary care setting. Key duties include management of acute and chronic conditions, prescribing, risk assessment, and engaging in governance and training activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified GP with GMC registration and Performers List.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Strong clinical knowledge across primary care.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Safe prescribing and medicines management.

Responsibilities

• Provide GP consultations per clinical rota.
• Assess and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribe safely and review medications.
• Complete clinical correspondence and reports.
• Participate in triage and urgent care where needed.
• Contribute to quality improvement and governance.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Clinical decision making

Education

Fully qualified General Practitioner

GMC registration

NHS England Medical Performers List

MRCGP or equivalent

CPD evidence

Job description

Job title

Job title Salaried General Practitioner with a View to Partnership Hours 6 sessions per week Preferred working days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, although some flexibility may be considered. Responsible to GP Partners

Job summary

Job summary The postholder will work as an integral member of the clinical team, providing high-quality, patient-centred general medical services to the registered practice population. The postholder will manage a varied clinical workload, including acute and chronic disease management, preventative care, prescribing, referrals and follow-up. The role requires effective communication and close working with the practice's multidisciplinary team and external healthcare providers. The postholder will be expected to contribute positively to the development of the practice and participate in clinical governance, quality improvement and practice meetings. There is a genuine opportunity for the successful candidate to progress towards Partnership, subject to mutual agreement and suitability.

Clinical responsibilities

• Provide GP consultations in accordance with the agreed clinical rota.
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Undertake appropriate clinical examinations and investigations.
• Develop appropriate management plans in partnership with patients.
• Prescribe safely, effectively and in accordance with national and local guidance.
• Review medication and respond appropriately to prescribing queries.
• Review and action laboratory, radiology and other investigation results.
• Make appropriate referrals to secondary care, community and other specialist services.
• Provide appropriate follow‑up and continuity of care.
• Participate in the management of long‑term conditions.
• Support health promotion and disease prevention.
• Provide appropriate advice regarding self‑care and use of NHS services.
• Complete clinical correspondence, medical reports and other documentation as required.
• Participate in the practice's same‑day and total triage arrangements.
• Contribute to the management of urgent clinical presentations when required.
• Participate in the care of patients in residential and nursing homes where appropriate.

Clinical governance and quality

• Maintain accurate, clear and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Work in accordance with GMC guidance and professional standards.
• Participate in significant event analysis and quality improvement activity.
• Contribute to clinical audits where appropriate.
• Participate in safeguarding processes and act in accordance with practice and statutory safeguarding procedures.
• Follow practice policies relating to infection prevention and control, confidentiality, information governance and health and safety.
• Contribute to QOF and other contractual or locally commissioned clinical services.
• Participate in relevant clinical and practice meetings.
• Report incidents and concerns appropriately.
• Maintain continuing professional development and meet requirements for appraisal and revalidation.

Teamworking

• Work constructively with GP colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain good communication with nursing, administrative and reception teams.
• Support a positive, respectful and collaborative working culture.
• Seek advice from colleagues where appropriate and provide support to colleagues within their scope of practice.
• Develop effective relationships with Primary Care Network and community colleagues.

Practice development

• Contribute ideas for improving patient care, access and efficiency.
• Participate in service redesign and quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop areas of clinical interest which complement the needs of the practice.
• Participate in teaching, mentoring or training activities where appropriate.
• Become involved in strategic and operational aspects of the practice as part of progression towards Partnership.

Confidentiality

The postholder must maintain confidentiality at all times in relation to patients, staff and the business of the practice and comply with all relevant information governance and data protection requirements.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

The postholder will support the practice's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and ensure that all patients and colleagues are treated with dignity and respect.

Health and safety

The postholder will comply with practice health and safety policies and take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of colleagues, patients and visitors.

Person specification

Qualifications Essential

• Fully qualified General Practitioner.
• Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• Included on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
• MRCGP or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Appropriate medical indemnity arrangements.

Qualifications Desirable

• Additional postgraduate qualifications or diplomas relevant to primary care.
• Qualification or experience in medical education or GP training.

Experience Essential

• Experience of providing general medical services within UK primary care.
• Ability to manage a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Experience of working independently and safely.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within primary care.
• Experience of safe prescribing and medicines management.

Experience Desirable

• Previous experience in a salaried GP role.
• Experience of working within a total triage model.
• Experience of QOF and enhanced services.
• Experience of quality improvement or clinical audit.
• Experience of teaching or supporting GP trainees or other healthcare professionals.
• Previous involvement in practice development or management.
• Interest in progressing to GP Partnership.

Knowledge and skills Essential

• Excellent clinical knowledge and sound clinical judgement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise appropriately.
• Good IT skills and ability to use primary care clinical systems.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical records.
• Understanding of clinical governance and patient safety.
• Commitment to evidence‑based medicine.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Personal qualities Essential

• Patient‑focused and committed to delivering high‑quality care.
• Professional, reliable and conscientious.
• Approachable and supportive towards colleagues.
• Able to work effectively within a busy general practice environment.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Good team player.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Willingness to contribute positively to the development of the practice.

Personal qualities Desirable

• Interest in developing a long‑term career within the practice.
• Interest in progressing towards Partnership.
• Leadership potential and willingness to contribute to strategic decisions.
• Ability to bring additional clinical interests or skills that complement the existing team.

Additional information for applicants

Salary will be competitive and dependent upon experience, with terms and conditions discussed with the successful applicant.

The successful applicant will be required to complete the appropriate pre‑employment checks, including GMC and Performers List verification, references, occupational health clearance and a satisfactory DBS check where applicable.