Salaried GP @ Len Valley Practice

Job summary

We are looking for a caring and motivated GP to join our supportive, forward-thinking practice. Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced doctor seeking a new challenge, this is a great opportunity to work in a friendly, well-established team where your contribution will be valued.

At Len Valley Practice we put patient care at the heart of everything we do. Youll be joining a team that works collaboratively across all disciplines, with a focus on quality, continuity of care, and innovation. We encourage professional development and will support you in shaping your role and career with us.

We are proud to be a welcoming and inclusive employer and can offer Tier 2 sponsorship for international candidates who require visa support.

If you are enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to delivering excellent primary care, wed love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Salaried GP at Len Valley Practice, you will provide high-quality medical care to our patient population, in line with the requirements of the GMS contract. This will include the diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and long-term conditions, safe and evidence-based prescribing, and maintaining accurate and timely clinical records. You will manage a range of patient contacts such as face-to-face and telephone consultations, online queries, duty cover and occasional home visits, supported by our wider clinical and administrative team.

You will take responsibility for a fair share of the practice workload, including referrals, repeat prescribing, lab results, and workflow documents, ensuring these are completed in a timely manner. You will work within national and local guidelines, contribute to QOF and quality improvement activity, and support clinical governance across the practice.

The role also involves engaging in regular clinical meetings, audit and CPD, completing appraisal and revalidation requirements, and contributing to the development of services. You will be encouraged to support medical student training, share learning with colleagues, and participate in collaborative team working to promote a culture of continuous improvement.

In short, you will carry out the full range of duties expected of a GP in primary care while being part of a supportive, forward-thinking practice team.

About us

Len Valley Practice is a friendly forward thinking GP surgery based in the historic village of Lenham Kent caring for just over ten thousand patients across Lenham and Harrietsham The practice is led by five GP partners supported by salaried GPs, GP registrars a strong nursing team, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, physiotherapy and paramedic practitioners as well as skilled administrative and dispensary staff.

We provide a wide range of primary care services including long term condition management, immunisations, maternity and family planning, minor surgery, health screening and treatment of illness or injury Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission the practice is committed to delivering safe effective and patient centred care.

We pride ourselves on being an approachable, supportive and community focused organisation with a strong emphasis on teamwork professional development and delivering high quality care for all

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description Salaried GP

Job title: Salaried GP Line manager: Practice Manager

Accountable to: The Partners (clinically) and the Practice Manager (administratively)

Job Summary

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

We are looking to fill 2 positions, one for 6 sessions a week, the other for 8 sessions a week, working flexibly over Monday to Friday.

Benefits Include, 6 weeks Annual Leave, 1 Weeks Study Leave

Interviews for this positions will be week take place 18th December 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, lab reports, Workflow documents, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• In accordance with the practice timetable, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, video consultations, telephone consultations and queries, covering duty duties and home visits
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of the QOF
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance and training
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
• Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
• Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times
• In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

• Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)

Review of this Job Description

This document may be amended following consultation with the post holder, to facilitate the development of the role, the practice and the individual. All personnel should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the practice.

General Information

All staff at Len Valley Practice have a duty to conform to the following -

Confidentiality

The post holder will maintain appropriate confidentiality of information relating to the Practice, individuals and patient information. The post holder will be expected to comply with all aspects of the GDPR and other current legislation.

Equality & Diversity

Len Valley Practice is committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all staff and for those who access our services. You must work in accordance with equal opportunities policies/procedures and promote the equality and diversity agenda of the Practice.

Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infection

The post holder is expected to comply with Practice Infection Control Policies and conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection.

Quality & Continuous Improvement (CI)

To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do, but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice.

This practice continually strives to improve work processes which deliver health care with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement, where everyone counts and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.

Records Management

The post holder has responsibility for the timely and accurate creation, maintenance and storage of records in accordance with Practice policy, including email documents and with regard to the GDPR, The Freedom of Information Act and any other relevant statutory requirements.

Risk Management / Health & Safety

Len Valley Practice is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities to for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety. You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. All personnel are to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation.

Safeguarding

The practice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share its commitment.

Security

The security of the practice is the responsibility of all personnel. Staff must ensure they remain vigilant at all times and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line manager. Under no circumstances are staff to share the codes for the door locks to anyone and are to ensure that restricted areas remain effectively secured.

Service Implementation/Improvement

• Assist with safeguarding for both children and vulnerable adults using local guidance and referral criteria
• Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance misuse and addictive behaviour
• Contribute new ideas to improve patient care
• Work with the practice to ensure targets are met
• Smoking - the Practice operates a non-smoking policy. Employees are not permitted to smoke or use e-cigarettes anywhere within the premises of the Practice or when outside on official business.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• General understanding of the GMS contract

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of CCG initiatives

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• EMIS user skills
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

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
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilises resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC Registration
• National Performers List registration
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Len Valley Practice

Address

Groom Way

Lenham

Maidstone

Kent

ME17 2QF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lenvalleypractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)