About this role
Job summary
Bharani Medical Centre is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Salaried GP to join our established and supportive clinical team in Slough.
We care for approximately 18,000 patients across three nearby sites and offer a structured working environment supported by experienced GP partners and a comprehensive multidisciplinary team.
Our digital-first working model is designed to provide clinicians with a predictable and manageable workload while maintaining high standards of patient care.
We offer approximately 15 consultations per clinical session, dedicated administrative time, no traditional duty doctor rota and infrequent home visits. Working days can be agreed in advance, with 46 sessions available.
We are particularly interested in clinically confident GPs who can work independently and manage a broad range of presentations. Previous experience working in general practice following qualification would be advantageous.
Informal discussions via Microsoft Teams are warmly encouraged.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive general medical services to registered patients, working independently while contributing to our multidisciplinary team.
Main responsibilities include:
Undertaking approximately 15 patient consultations per clinical session, predominantly telephone-first, with face-to-face assessments when clinically appropriate. Assessing and managing acute presentations, chronic conditions and complex clinical problems. Prescribing safely, requesting investigations, reviewing results and arranging appropriate referrals. Managing clinical correspondence and associated tasks through Anima Documents, with dedicated administrative slots. Managing occasional additional urgent appointments, including childhood emergencies, according to clinical need. Undertaking home visits where appropriate, although these are infrequent. Maintaining accurate clinical records using EMIS Web, Anima and Accurx. Participating in clinical governance, quality improvement, safeguarding and continuing professional development.
About us
Bharani Medical Centre is a well-established, GP-led practice providing NHS primary care to approximately 18,000 patients across three nearby sites in Slough.
Our experienced multidisciplinary team includes GP partners, salaried GPs, advanced nurse practitioners, clinical pharmacists, first-contact physiotherapists, practice nurses and administrative colleagues.
We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centred care within a friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
We have invested in digital systems, including EMIS Web, Anima and Accurx, to improve clinical efficiency, streamline administrative workflows and support sustainable working arrangements.
We recognise the importance of clinical independence, professional development and a healthy work-life balance. Our working arrangements are informed by BMA salaried GP guidance and recognised contractual standards.
We encourage open communication, shared learning and clinical innovation, while ensuring colleagues feel supported and valued.
We welcome clinicians who are confident, motivated and enthusiastic about contributing to a progressive general practice team.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description Salaried GP
Employer: Bharani Medical Centre
Location: Slough, Berkshire
Sessions: 46 sessions per week
Contract: Salaried GP
Job summary
Bharani Medical Centre is seeking a confident, enthusiastic and experienced Salaried GP to join our established and well-supported practice in Slough.
We provide care to approximately 18,000 patients across three nearby sites, supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team of GP partners, salaried GPs, advanced nurse practitioners, clinical pharmacists, first-contact physiotherapists and administrative staff.
We operate a structured, digital-first model of care designed to support clinical autonomy, efficient working and a manageable workload. We aim to provide predictable working arrangements, with fixed working days agreed in advance and a supportive clinical environment.
We are looking for a GP who is confident working independently, demonstrates sound clinical judgement and can manage a broad range of presentations commonly encountered in general practice.
Main duties and responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
The post-holder will provide comprehensive general medical services to registered patients, including:
Undertaking telephone and face-to-face consultations, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management. Independently managing acute presentations, chronic conditions and complex clinical problems. Prescribing safely and cost-effectively in accordance with national and local guidance. Requesting, reviewing and acting upon investigations and test results. Making appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services. Providing preventative healthcare, health promotion and patient education. Undertaking home visits where clinically indicated. Clinical workload and working arrangements
The practice operates a structured consultation model with the following arrangements:
Approximately 15 patient consultations per standard clinical session. Dedicated administrative slots for reviewing clinical correspondence and completing associated clinical tasks. Occasional additional urgent or emergency appointments where clinically necessary. Urgent patient requests are managed through established practice triage arrangements. Predominantly telephone-first consultations, with face-to-face reviews arranged according to clinical need. Home visits are part of the role but are relatively infrequent. Fixed working days agreed in advance wherever possible. The practice recognises the importance of maintaining a sustainable workload and aims to provide sufficient clinical and administrative support to enable safe and effective patient care.
Clinical administration and digital systems
Bharani Medical Centre uses EMIS Web, Anima and Accurx to support efficient clinical workflows.
We have transitioned away from the traditional Docman workflow and now manage clinical correspondence through Anima Documents.
The post-holder will be responsible for:
Reviewing and actioning clinical correspondence allocated to them. Managing investigation results and relevant follow-up. Completing referrals, prescriptions and clinical documentation. Using the practices digital systems appropriately and efficiently. Maintaining accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records. Dedicated administrative time is incorporated into the working schedule.
Multidisciplinary working and clinical autonomy
The post-holder will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, including GP partners, salaried GPs, advanced nurse practitioners, clinical pharmacists and first-contact physiotherapists.
Although collaborative working and clinical discussion are encouraged, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a high level of clinical independence and confidence in managing their own patients.
The post-holder should be comfortable making autonomous clinical decisions, managing uncertainty and recognising when escalation or additional advice is appropriate.
Quality, governance and patient safety
The post-holder will:
Adhere to GMC guidance and professional standards. Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement and significant event reviews. Support the practice in achieving QOF and other contractual requirements. Contribute to safeguarding responsibilities relating to children and vulnerable adults. Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development and appraisal. Education and professional development
The practice supports continuing professional development and collaborative learning.
The post-holder will be encouraged to participate in practice learning activities, clinical meetings, audit and quality improvement initiatives, and wider educational opportunities where appropriate.
Working environment
Bharani Medical Centre is part of the wider Bharani Group Practices and works collaboratively across its Slough sites.
We aim to offer a supportive and professionally rewarding working environment, with structured clinical sessions, modern digital systems and a strong emphasis on high-quality patient care.
Our salaried GP working arrangements are informed by BMA guidance and recognised contractual standards.
We welcome applications from GPs who value clinical independence, teamwork and a structured approach to delivering general practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC registration with a licence to practise Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List MRCGP or equivalent recognised qualification demonstrating eligibility to practise independently as a GP Appropriate professional indemnity arrangements
Experience Essential
Ability to practise independently and safely as a GP Confidence in assessing, diagnosing and managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions Experience in managing common presentations encountered in NHS general practice Ability to manage clinical uncertainty and make appropriate decisions regarding investigation, treatment, referral and escalation Ability to manage clinical administrative responsibilities safely and effectively
Desirable
Previous post-CCT experience working as a salaried GP or in another independent general practice role Experience working within an established NHS general practice. Experience in telephone-first consultations and digital triage Experience managing complex patients with multiple long-term conditions
Digital and administrative skills Essential
Competence in using electronic clinical record systems Ability to manage electronic correspondence, investigation results, referrals and prescribing tasks Confidence using digital communication and consultation tools
Desirable
Experience using EMIS Web. Familiarity with Anima, Accurx or comparable digital consultation systems Experience working in a predominantly telephone-first or digitally supported practice
Clinical skills and personal attributes Essential
Confident and clinically capable, with sound independent decision-making skills. Comfortable managing a varied clinical workload with an appropriate level of professional autonomy. Able to prioritise clinical work and manage competing demands effectively. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while retaining individual clinical accountability. Willingness to seek advice, discuss cases and escalate concerns when appropriate. Organised, dependable and committed to maintaining high standards of patient care. Adaptable to modern working arrangements and digital clinical systems.
Governance and professional development Essential
Understanding of clinical governance safeguarding and patient safety Commitment to evidence-based practice and GMC professional standards Engagement with appraisal revalidation and continuing professional development Willingness to participate in quality improvement and clinical audit
Desirable
Experience contributing to clinical audits, QOF or practice improvement initiatives Involvement in teaching training or wider primary care development
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 Bharani Medical Centre
Address Bharani Medical Centre
450 Bath Road
Slough
SL1 6BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bharanimedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)