About this role
Job summary
Blackwater Medical Centre is seeking a salaried GP to join our friendly and well-established team. We are a highly supportive and collaborative practice with a multidisciplinary workforce that includes five GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, specialist nurses, a paramedic, a community pharmacist, and a social prescriber. We care for approximately 13,000 patients.
We are committed to embracing innovation to improve both patient care and clinician wellbeing. We use AccuRx Scribe (AI) to support clinical consultations and documentation, helping to reduce administrative workload. We also utilise an AI receptionist to assist patients with appointment booking and appointment triage, improving access to care and streamlining practice workflow.
The practice is based in the historic town of Maldon, with easy access to the A12 and convenient links to London, Chelmsford, and Colchester. We also benefit from having an on-site dispensary and community pharmacy, which enhances continuity of care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills, a caring and professional bedside manner, and the ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team. Participation in on-call duties and contribution to QOF are required. Applicants should have a good professional character, with no disciplinary history or disputes with previous employers.
This post is available for between 6 and 10 sessions per week and could potentially be shared between two GPs if preferred.
About us
We pride ourselves on maintaining a positive, friendly and supportive working environment where colleagues work closely together, value each others contributions, and are committed to delivering high-quality patient care while supporting one anothers professional development and wellbeing.
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills, a caring and professional bedside manner, and the ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team. Participation in on-call duties and contribution to QOF are required. Applicants should have a good professional character, with no disciplinary history or disputes with previous employers.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GMC-registered, fully qualified GP/end of training
Desirable
nil
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 Blackwater Medical Centre
Address Blackwater Medical Centre
Princes Road
Maldon
Essex
CM9 5GP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.blackwatermedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)