GP Salaried

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed GP to join our supportive and collaborative team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse and vibrant population.

Why join us

• Forward-thinking, dynamic, fast-paced and supportive management team
• Capped workload to help ensure a sustainable work-life balance
• Diverse patient demographic, including university students
• Progressive practice focused on innovation and high-quality care
• Positive working culture with staff wellbeing at its core

This is an excellent opportunity for a GP looking to work in a progressive, well-organised practice with a strong team ethos.

Responsibilities

• The post-holder will manage a clinical caseload and address a wide range of health needs within a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered patients
• No duty doctor system dedicated clinical sessions are allocated to support Accurx appointment triage
• Participation in monthly clinical and educational meetings (lunch provided)
• In accordance with the practice rota, undertake a variety of duties including face-to-face surgery consultations, telephone consultations, and responding to clinical queries
• Process repeat prescriptions, review results, and manage clinical correspondence in a timely manner
• Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred by other healthcare professionals
• Assess and manage patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations
• Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• Develop and implement patient-centred care plans in line with practice disease management protocols
• Provide health education and counselling to support patient self-management
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary or community care services and manage admissions or discharges from the caseload as required
• Maintain clear, accurate, and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with agreed standards
• Contribute to clinical audit and quality improvement activity
• Engage with QOF and enhanced service requirements during consultations
• Generate acute and repeat prescriptions electronically in line with best practice
• Prescribe in accordance with local and national prescribing guidance
• The post-holder will be expected to undertake the full range of duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care

Requirements

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and inclusion on the NHS Performers List
• Minimum of 2 years experience working within a GP surgery setting
• Experience of managing a clinical caseload within a fast-paced primary care environment
• Ability to assess and manage patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions
• Strong clinical decision-making skills and ability to work autonomously
• Experience of using clinical IT systems (e.g. EMIS Web) and electronic prescribing
• Commitment to high standards of patient-centred care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of QOF, enhanced services, and clinical governance requirements
• Commitment to continued professional development and appraisal

Desirable

• Certificate in post graduate clinical training
• Experience of working in a fast-paced primary care environment, managing clinical workload efficiently and safely
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Additional clinical interests that would complement the practice team

About us

Fairhill Medical Practice is a three-Partner University Practice located across three sites in the leafy suburb of Kingston upon Thames. We are a forward-thinking, patient-centred practice, placing high-quality care and staff wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

With a patient list size of over 23,000, we provide comprehensive primary care services to a diverse and vibrant community. Our practice also includes a dedicated branch surgery at Kingston University, supporting the healthcare needs of the student population alongside our wider community.