About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced General Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive practice team. This is an excellent opportunity for a GP with a minimum of 2 years' post-CCT experience who is looking for a part-time role comprising 4 sessions across Thursday and Friday.
The successful candidate will participate in our duty doctor rota, covering alternate Fridays, and will work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
We offer a competitive salary, dependent on experience, along with a positive working environment that values collaboration, professional development and work-life balance.
Experience as a GP Trainer is desirable but not essential. We would welcome applications from clinicians interested in teaching and mentoring, as well as those wishing to further develop these skills in the future.
This role would suit a motivated and patient-focused GP who is committed to providing excellent primary care and contributing positively to the ongoing development of the practice.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as a named list-holding GP, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to our practice population across 4 sessions per week (Thursday and Friday).
Key responsibilities will include:
Undertaking face-to-face, telephone and online consultations in line with current clinical best practice.Maintaining responsibility for a personal patient list and delivering continuity of care where possible.Reviewing, processing and actioning clinical correspondence, pathology results, investigations and other workflow tasks in a timely and safe manner.Managing associated administrative duties arising from consultations and ongoing patient care.Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, including nurses, pharmacists, paramedics and administrative colleagues.Participating in the practice duty doctor rota, providing duty GP cover on alternate Fridays.Contributing to practice meetings, quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities.Supporting the delivery of contractual and quality requirements within general practice.We utilise EMIS Web as our clinical system; therefore, previous experience using EMIS is desirable, although training can be provided.
The practice is committed to delivering safe and sustainable workloads and follows current BMA guidance of a maximum of 25 patient contacts per session/day, supporting clinicians to provide high-quality care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a well-established GP practice serving approximately 10,500 patients across two sites. Our multidisciplinary team includes three GP Partners, three Salaried GPs, a Nursing Team, Clinical Pharmacists and a Physician Associate, all working together to deliver high-quality patient care.
Following the appointment of a new management team, the practice is entering an exciting phase of development, with a strong focus on innovation, workforce wellbeing and sustainable general practice. We are embracing modern technology to improve efficiency and patient care, including the use of Accurx Scribe and IGPR, while exploring additional digital solutions to support clinicians and patients.
We are looking for forward-thinking and dedicated clinicians who are keen to contribute to the future direction of the practice. We value new ideas, encourage professional development and foster a collaborative and supportive working culture.
We are proud of our strong staff retention and believe this reflects our commitment to creating a positive environment where colleagues feel valued
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work as a Salaried GP undertaking 4 clinical sessions per week across Thursday and Friday, with participation in the practice duty doctor rota on alternate Fridays.
Working as a named list-holding GP, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care through a combination of face-to-face, telephone and online consultations. The practice supports continuity of care wherever possible and offers a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing routine GP consultations and clinical assessment of patients.Managing a personal patient list and supporting continuity of care.Undertaking duty doctor responsibilities on alternate Fridays, including the management of urgent same-day clinical demand.Reviewing and actioning pathology results, hospital correspondence, workflow tasks and investigation reports.Processing prescriptions and medication queries.Managing referrals and associated clinical documentation.Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous patient records.Contributing to safeguarding, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.Participating in practice and multidisciplinary team meetings.We use EMIS Web, and previous experience with the system is desirable.
The practice is committed to safe and sustainable workloads and follows current BMA safe working guidance. Clinical sessions are structured to support approximately 25 patient contacts per day, with protected time for administration and management of clinical workflow.
The post holder will work closely with GP Partners, Salaried GPs, the Nursing Team, Clinical Pharmacists and the Physician Associate to deliver safe, effective and responsive primary care services.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualifications GMC registered medical practitioner with a licence to practise. Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice or equivalent. Minimum 2 years' post-CCT experience in UK General Practice.
Desirable
Experience using EMIS Web. Experience as a GP Trainer, Educational Supervisor or involvement in GP education. Interest in quality improvement, service development or digital transformation within primary care. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams including Pharmacists, Physician Associates and Nursing Teams. Understanding of and interest in emerging technologies and innovative ways of working within General Practice.
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
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Employer details Employer name Chobham and West End Medical Practice
Address 16 Windsor Road
Chobham
Woking
GU24 8NA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://chobhamandwestend.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)