About this role
Job summary
Join a supportive, forward-thinking practice where you can focus on delivering excellent patient care while enjoying a healthy worklife balance. As a Salaried GP, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse community, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team in a collaborative and welcoming environment.
This is an opportunity to be part of a practice that values innovation, professional development, and clinician wellbeing. We offer a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, opportunities to develop specialist interests, and a strong team culture where your ideas and contributions are genuinely valued. If you are passionate about making a difference to patients' lives and want to thrive in a practice committed to excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Salaried GP at Fryerns Medical Centre, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care during a regular weekly Monday session (8 hours). You will undertake face-to-face and telephone consultations, assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and long-term conditions, and work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and effective care.
The role offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with patients and contribute to the ongoing development of services within a supportive and friendly practice environment. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records, managing test results and correspondence, and participating in clinical governance activities to support continuous improvement.
This is an ideal opportunity for a GP seeking a consistent weekly commitment within a well-established practice that values teamwork, professional development and excellent patient care.
About us
Fryerns Medical Centre is a well-established, friendly GP practice located in Basildon, serving a diverse and valued patient population. We are proud of our supportive and collaborative team culture, which places both patient care and staff wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
Our clinical team is led by three experienced GP Partners who work closely with an approachable and dedicated Practice Manager, supported by a skilled multidisciplinary team of clinicians, nurses, healthcare assistants, administrators and reception staff. We foster a positive working environment where colleagues are respected, supported and encouraged to contribute ideas to help shape and improve our services.
At Fryerns Medical Centre, we believe that excellent patient care comes from a motivated and valued workforce. We offer a welcoming atmosphere, open communication, and a strong emphasis on teamwork. Staff benefit from a well-organised practice, supportive leadership, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work alongside experienced colleagues committed to high-quality primary care.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a practice where you will be supported, appreciated, and able to make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of our local community.
Job description Job responsibilities Job Description Salaried General PractitionerJob Title
Salaried General Practitioner
LocationFryerns Medical Centre, Basildon
Hours8 hours per week (Monday)
Responsible ToGP Partners
Job SummaryThe Salaried GP will provide comprehensive, high-quality primary care services to registered patients at Fryerns Medical Centre. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care while contributing to the continued development of practice services.
The role involves the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients presenting with a wide range of health conditions, together with health promotion, disease prevention and continuity of care.
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesUndertake face-to-face, telephone and online consultations as appropriate.
Assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with national and local guidelines.
Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and other healthcare providers.
Review and act upon laboratory results, clinical correspondence and other patient-related documentation.
Provide health promotion and preventative care advice to patients.
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive patient records using the practice clinical system.
Participate in the management of long-term conditions and chronic disease monitoring.
Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate and agreed.
Work collaboratively with nursing, administrative and wider multidisciplinary teams.
Support safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults in accordance with practice policies.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities.
Participate in practice meetings and multidisciplinary discussions where appropriate.
Support the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and other contractual requirements.
Professional ResponsibilitiesMaintain registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and comply with revalidation requirements.
Adhere to GMC Good Medical Practice guidance.
Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development (CPD).
Work within NHS and practice policies, procedures and clinical governance frameworks.
Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with data protection legislation and practice policies.
Act in a manner that promotes equality, diversity and inclusion.
Health and SafetyThe post holder will:
Comply with all health and safety policies and procedures.
Report incidents, accidents and near misses appropriately.
Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of colleagues and patients.
Person SpecificationEssentialFully qualified General Practitioner.
Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
Full registration and licence to practise with the GMC.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
Understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement.
DesirableExperience working within UK General Practice.
Interest in service development and quality improvement.
Experience of managing long-term conditions and complex patients.
Familiarity with electronic clinical systems used in primary care.
What We OfferSupportive and friendly working environment.
Close-knit team of three GP Partners, Practice Manager and experienced practice staff.
Well-organised practice with a collaborative culture.
Opportunity to contribute to service development and patient care improvements.
Flexible and supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional development.
Fryerns Medical Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
## Essential Criteria * Qualified General Practitioner (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical degree). * Full registration and licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC). * Included on the NHS England Medical Performers List. * Eligible to work in the UK. * Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD). * Excellent clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills. * Ability to provide safe, effective and patient-centred care. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. * Good organisational and time-management skills. * Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement. * Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and information governance standards. * Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities relating to children and vulnerable adults. * Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in healthcare.
Qualifications Essential
## Essential Criteria * Qualified General Practitioner (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical degree). * Full registration and licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC). * Included on the NHS England Medical Performers List. * Eligible to work in the UK. * Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD). * Excellent clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills. * Ability to provide safe, effective and patient-centred care. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. * Good organisational and time-management skills. * Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement. * Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and information governance standards. * Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities relating to children and vulnerable adults. * Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in healthcare.
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 Fryerns Medical Centre
Address The Fryerns Medical Centre
Peterborough Way
Basildon
Essex
SS14 3SS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fryernsmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)