About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated salaried GP to join our friendly, supportive and well-established training practice. We pride ourselves on our strong track record of teamwork and delivering high-quality patient care, We have an exciting opportunity for a salaried GP to join our welcoming clinical team for 6 sessions per week, commencing from December 2026 following the departure of a colleague pursuing a new opportunity. We are seeking a dedicated GP who shares our values and is keen to contribute to our supportive and forward-thinking practice.
Main duties of the job
Semi-rural practice, close to Reading, approx. 10,000 patients
Currently 4 partners, 7 salaried doctors, 4 GP registrars
Personal list based on usual doctor to encourage continuity with buddy and duty system
15-minute appointments
Training Practice with 4 GP Trainers
Maximum QOF achievement
Outstanding CQC rating and excellent patient satisfaction survey
Highly skilled nursing team with nurse led clinics including minor illness
Dispensary on site, dispensing to 30% of patients
7 weeks annual leave & 1 week study leave pro-rata
Salary: £11,506.62 per session
Opportunity to develop special interests
Daily coffee meeting protected
In-house training programme and individual protected time for education
Active within HenleySonNet PCN, with clinical pharmacists, social prescribers and care co-ordinators
About us
The Practice ethos is that of a strong close-knit Practice team, maintaining high standards of patient care in
an efficient, well-organised and friendly environment. Patients interests are kept to the fore with a strong
emphasis on continuity of care, personal doctoring and integrity in the workplace. A high level of
achievement under the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets demonstrates this commitment to
high quality healthcare.
The Doctors are keen and willing to give new ideas a try and are not afraid of change providing it does not
have a detrimental effect on the patients or current Practice team. The Partners work together to provide
the team with strong and effective strategic management. All Partners have a strong commitment to the
NHS remaining in public ownership.
The Practice has its own dispensary and provides this service for around 30% of its registered population.
The Practice is an approved training and teaching Practice. The partners and doctors aspire to achieving a
good work-life balance and flexibility in the workplace.
The Practice also has an active social calendar, including Christmas and summer parties and we use PLT
sessions to bring the staff together as well as to keep everyone updated.
Job description Job responsibilities
Work in accordance with GMC Good Medical Practice and maintain the highest professional and ethical
standards.
Consult with patients during normal surgery hours (8:30am6:30pm).
15 minutes appointments.
Share in the duty doctor rota on a pro-rata basis.
Conduct home visits, shared out equally among doctors each morning.
Provide consultations that identify patients problems effectively, ensuring clear communication and
continuity of care.
Provide proactive care by screening patients for risk factors and early signs of illness.
Order appropriate investigations, monitor treatment, and make timely referrals to secondary or
community care.
Deliver holistic, patient-centred care promoting physical, psychological, and social wellbeing.
Cover designated clinics (e.g. diabetes, child health, antenatal, Well Woman) and local
nursing/residential care homes as required.
Provide contraceptive services and minor surgery (optional, dependent on skills).
Complete medical examinations and medico-legal reports as required.
Ensure accurate and timely clinical record-keeping using EMIS.
Participate in clinical decision-making, case discussions, and debriefing sessions with Partners or
colleagues.
Support GP Trainees and students by providing feedback, tutorials, and informal teaching.
Participate in clinical decision-making, case discussions, and debriefing sessions with partners or colleagues.
Prescribe safely, effectively, and cost-consciously, following the Practice and ICB formulary.
Monitor and review patients on repeat medication.
Provide guidance and support for clinical pharmacists within the Practice.
Manage EMIS tasks, Docman workflow, emails, Medicines Management, Lab results, and
correspondence efficiently and promptly.
Contribute to the development and review of Practice protocols and clinical audits.
Comply with Practice and statutory policies, including health and safety.
Participate in a range of internal and external meetings, including clinical, Practice, safeguarding, Gold
Standards Framework (GSF), educational sessions, and multi-agency meetings.
Maintain a Personal Development Plan (PDP) and keep up to date with clinical knowledge and skills.
Support training and supervision of registrars, students, and healthcare team members.
Collaborate effectively with all members of the primary healthcare team.
Uphold and enhance the good reputation of the Practice.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit Face to face & telephone consulting Practical experience of computerised record systems Experience of using own initiative
Desirable
General understanding of the primary care contract Experience of clinical management systems and coding
Eligibility Essential
Full GMC Registration with no restrictions National Performers List registration Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU) Eligibility to practice in the UK independently Good time management and prioritisation
Personal Qualities Essential
Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Excellent interpersonal skills Problem solving & analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
EMIS Web, Docman & AccuRx clinical systems
Qualifications Essential
Medical degree and foundation programme certificate of completion (or equivalent) Qualified GP with MRCGP
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 Sonning Common Health Centre
Address 39 Wood Lane
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9SW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sonningcommonhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)