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Following the release of ARRS GP funding we are looking for a newly qualified GP (within 2 years) to join Wimbledon Village Surgery working up to 6 sessions per week. Start date for this role will be from 1st January 2026

About the vacancy:

6 weeks holiday and 1 week study leave (pro rata)

Regular sessions of working as the Triage GP, using AccuRX Total triage

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the PCN GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• Engage individuals as active partners in their treatment and support.
• To support onward referral to secondary and specialist services where indicated.
• To develop and maintain close relationships with the surgery teams.
• Undertaking patient consultations and physical examinations.
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self‑referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Providing general pre‑ and post‑operative care.
• Monitoring and administering medication.
• Assessing and planning treatment requirements.
• Liaising daily with staff including other doctors, non‑medical management staff and healthcare professionals.
• Promoting counselling and health education.
• In general the post‑holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities

About us

We are an exceptionally friendly and supportive practice with high rates of staff retention. Our patient list size is circa 13500 and we employ 30 personnel.

The practice team is made up of five Partners, three Salaried GPs, one ARRS GP, two Retainer GPs, two practice nurses, 2 HCAs, 1 GPA, management team and admin staff. We are a training practice and regularly have a Registrar and medical students.

Wimbledon Village Surgery is a purpose-built medical centre in the heart of the community of Wimbledon Village and situated close to Wimbledon Common and the Wimbledon tennis club. Onsite parking is available.

We have a good CQC rating and are part of North West Merton PCN and enjoy working closely with them in our locality. We have a PCN Pharmacy team, Social Prescribers, Physiotherapists and a Mental Health Practitioner.

As per the Main Responsibilities plus:

Secondary responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the ARRS GP may be requested to:

• To assertively engage with service users, striving at all times to develop good relationships, becoming a trusted person.
• To develop professional networks, have an understanding of local resources in order to ensure that the service user is able to navigate the full health and social care system.
• To demonstrate effective communication skills with people in an age appropriate way and those whose understanding may be impaired.
• To act within the appropriate professional code of conduct at all times.
• To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional standards and to provide specialist reports relevant to practice setting.
• A commitment to life‑long learning and audit to ensure evidence‑based best practice.
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.
• To keep accurate and timely written and electronic record of each contact, using EMIS Web.
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults.
• Attending training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• Valid GMC Registration
• Certification of Completion of Training - JCPTGP/PMETB
• Inclusion on Performers List
• MRCGP
• Evidence of a commitment to on‑going personal & professional development

• NHS Experience
• Experience of audit and improving care for patients
• Experience of working in primary care in an area with significant health problems
• Development of areas of clinical expertise
• Knowledge of EMIS Clinical System

• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communicating with patients, their families and healthcare professionals
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports
• Be flexible and able to manage sudden and unexpected demands
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• Ability to react calmly and objectively to emergency situations

• Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Flexible and cooperative
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Professional calm and efficient manner
• Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety

• Ability to interpret symptoms and diagnose health conditions
• In‑depth knowledge of UK medical guidelines and best practices
• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics
• In‑depth knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
• Understanding the role of medical services in a wider public health agenda
• Knowledge of the demographic characteristics that affect health and health care in the area
• Understanding current NHS policies

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.