About this role
Job summary
The Gardens Surgeryis a high-achieving PMS practice serving a patient population of 6,300. Due to the upcoming retirement of one of our longstanding GPs, we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Salaried GP for 3-4 sessions per week. Sessions will include Wednesday mornings and afternoons (negotiable), as well as Friday mornings and afternoons. The position is anticipated to commence in June or July 2026.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Main duties of the job
The suitable candidate should feel comfortable working independently as well as alongside our multi-disciplinary medical team. The role will include pro-rata involvement with the duty doctor triage rota.
We expect our team to always act within your professional boundaries, providing appropriate care for patients from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. You will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process.
You will possess the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviour by promoting and protecting the interests of service users and carers, communicating appropriately and effectively, working within the limits of your knowledge and skills, refer & delegate appropriately, respect confidentiality, manage risk, report concerns about safety, be honest and trustworthy and keep records of your work.
About us
We are searching for a team player who is enthusiastic about contributing to the practices continued development and growth. Starting in the New Year, we will also be training future GPs as an accredited training practice.
Experience with EMIS Web and Docman 10 is beneficial, and handling regular on-calls is a requirement. Our clinical staff includes Pharmacists, ANPs, and a skilled nursing team. As part of the revised Dulwich Neighbourhood PCN, we work collaboratively to maximise resources, funding, and satisfaction for both staff and patients.
Why join us?
We have a friendly, close-knit team (people often stay with us for years)
Our staff are dedicated to delivering high-quality care and always seek ways to improve.
We offer a competitive salary.
You will receive six weeks of annual leave (plus one week of study leave) pro rata, bank holidays pro rata, and NHS pension.
You will be supported by 2 Nurses, an HCA, ANP, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers, Care Coordinators, and a Mental Health Practitioner, as well as a small administrative team.
We encourage GPs with special interests and offer opportunities to take lead roles; partnership progression may be possible in the future.
We are consistently high performers in the borough, with strong QOF and KPI achievements.
Job description Job responsibilities
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers.
Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
In consultation with patients and in line with current National and Local disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
Providing relevant and appropriate health education.
Referring to other care providers as appropriate.
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
Complying with QOF requirements.
Prescribing in accordance with the SEL prescribing formulary or generically whenever this is clinically appropriate.
In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
A full job description is attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC registration MRCGP Appropriate defence indemnity Performers List registration noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation Evidence of current validation Evidence of last appraisal Eligibility to practice in the UK independently, including right to work in the UK
Desirable
Minimum of two years as a salaried GP, however newly qualified GPs are still encouraged to apply Experience of medicines management Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced service
Experience Essential
Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes Excellent communication skills, written and oral, including recording of accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GP colleagues Experience of triage and duty doctor Understanding of safeguarding adults and children Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
Desirable
Minimum of two years as a salaried GP, however newly qualified GPs are still encouraged to apply Experience of medicines management Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced service
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 The Gardens Surgery
Address The Gardens
East Dulwich
SE22 9QU
Employer's website https://www.thegardenssurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)