About this role
Job summary
Salaried GP (Fixed Term)
4 Sessions per week | Thornhills Medical Practice, Kent
Contract until 31 March 2027
Join a supportive, forward-thinking team delivering high-quality patient care in a well-established practice.
Thornhills Medical Practice is looking to recruit a motivated and patient-focused Salaried GP to join our friendly and collaborative team. This role is for 4 sessions per week (ideally Thursdays and Fridays, with some flexibility considered). and is offered on a fixed-term basis funded through the Practice Level GP Reimbursement Scheme until 31 March 2027, with potential for extension or permanency subject to ongoing funding.
Main duties of the job
The Role
You will manage a varied and rewarding caseload within a supportive primary care environment, providing high-quality care to our registered and temporary patients. Key responsibilities include:
Face-to-face and telephone consultationsOnline triageOccasional home visitsReviewing and signing repeat prescriptionsManaging clinical correspondence and queriesParticipation in the duty doctor rota
About us
About Us
12-doctor GMS practice with 6 partnersApprox. 14,900 patients in a compact semi-rural settingRated Good by CQCPCN lead practice with strong collaborative relationshipsStable, experienced leadership and supportive managementWe have a strong multidisciplinary team including paramedics, pharmacists, physiotherapists, nurses, HCAs, care coordinators, and social prescribers helping to ensure a manageable workload and excellent patient care.
Why Join Thornhills?
Supportive, friendly, and well-organised teamManageable workload with strong clinical supportFlexible and innovative approach to the working day6 weeks annual leave + 1 week study leave (pro rata)GMS Subscriptions and Indemnity paid in addition to salaryBMA-aligned contractPurpose-built premises with free parkingEMIS system with integrated dictationOpportunities to develop clinical interests and skillsDaily informal team check-ins and a positive team culture
Job description Job 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 post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including face to face consultations, telephone consultations, online triage, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence as required. Participation in duty doctor rota. Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness Cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health Ensure appropriate follow up of patients Record clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible Providing counselling and health education Prescribe generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance Work with and support other members of the primary health care team in delivering high quality primary care Promote the application of standards and codes of Practice set by the Royal College of General Practice, General Medical Council, Department of Health, local governing bodies and CQC. Play a role in the practice achieving agreed QOF and other key performance indicator targets. Take responsibility for targets and services allocated, e.g. a QOF area or an Enhanced Service. In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified GP Current GMC full registration Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent Membership of recognised defence union MRCGP Currently on a performers list Never been removed from a performers list for a detrimental reason Copy of last DBS disclosure (a new DBS will be carried out if selected for recruitment) A demonstrable commitment to professional development Understands the importance of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness Be eligible under the Practice-Level GP Reimbursement Scheme requirements
Desirable
Evidence of recent self-directed learning or development DRCOG DFP DCH IUD fitting Implanon fitting and removal Recognised qualifications for GP registrar training Knowledge of the current issues facing primary care and the wider NHS
Experience Essential
Experience of Microsoft Office applications Experience of GP Clinical IT systems
Desirable
EMIS experience Docman experience
Knowledge / Skill / Competencies Essential
Excellent communication (oral and written) and inter personal skills Ability to listen and empathise Good time management Excellent keyboard and computer skills Problem solving and a 'solutions focused' approach Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues as well as health and social policy Sound clinical skills Initiative and drive Pleasant and articulate Able to work under pressure Self-motivated and positive Empathetic, honest, caring Adaptable and forward looking Enthusiastic and energetic Diplomatic and considered Hard working, willing and flexible Observance of strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense. Flexibility of working hours to meet the needs of the practices clinical commitment Car driver
Desirable
Ability and success in the implementation of change and/or service development within an organisation
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 Thornhills Medical Practice
Address Martin Square
Larkfield
Aylesford
Kent
ME20 6QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.thornhillsmedical.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)