About this role
Job summary
The Westway Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team for 6 sessions per week.
We are a well-established GMS practice based in Shepherd's Bush, West London, serving a diverse patient population of approximately 5,300 patients. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while maintaining a positive and collaborative working environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced GP or a newly qualified GP looking to develop their career within a supportive practice. You will work alongside experienced clinicians, nursing staff, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and a dedicated administrative team. The practice uses SystmOne and benefits from strong support through the North Hammersmith & Fulham Primary Care Network.
We are looking for a clinician who is committed to providing excellent patient care, works well within a multidisciplinary team and is keen to contribute to the ongoing development of the practice.
In return, we offer a competitive salary of £11,000£12,000 per session depending on experience, NHS Pension Scheme membership, regular clinical meetings, supportive management and opportunities for professional development.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred care through a mixture of face-to-face, telephone and online consultations. In addition to routine clinical sessions, the role will include reviewing pathology results, processing clinical correspondence, reviewing hospital letters and managing workflow tasks in a timely manner.
The post-holder will participate in the practice duty doctor rota, providing clinical support to the wider practice team, managing urgent patient queries and assisting with same-day demand where required. There will also be responsibility for repeat prescribing, medicines management queries, referral reviews, safeguarding concerns and liaising with community and secondary care services.
You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team, including pharmacists, nursing staff, healthcare assistants and administrative colleagues, to ensure patients receive safe, effective and coordinated care.
The role offers a varied and rewarding workload within a supportive practice environment, with opportunities to contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the ongoing delivery of excellent primary care services.
About us
The Westway Surgery is a well-established GMS practice located in Shepherd's Bush, West London, serving a diverse patient population of approximately 5,300 patients. We are part of the North Hammersmith & Fulham Primary Care Network and are committed to delivering high-quality, accessible and patient-centred healthcare.
The practice is entering an exciting new phase following recent partnership changes. We are looking to build on our strong foundations and develop a forward-thinking model of primary care that improves access, embraces innovation and supports both patients and staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a GP who would like to contribute ideas and help shape the future direction of the practice.
Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced GPs, nursing staff, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and a dedicated administrative team. We use SystmOne and have developed efficient systems and processes to support clinicians in delivering safe and effective care.
We pride ourselves on being a friendly, supportive and collaborative practice where teamwork is valued and staff wellbeing is important. Clinicians are encouraged to participate in service development, quality improvement projects and the ongoing evolution of our clinical services.
We are seeking a GP who shares our ambition to develop modern, sustainable models of care while maintaining excellent continuity and patient-centred care for our local community.
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Salaried GP
Responsible To GP Partner
Hours 6 Sessions per Week
Location The Westway Surgery London
Job Summary
The Westway Surgery is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team The successful candidate will provide high quality patient centred primary care services while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
The practice is entering an exciting new phase following recent partnership changes and is committed to developing innovative and sustainable models of care This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the future development of the practice whilst delivering excellent care to our patients
Clinical Responsibilities
Undertake face to face consultations telephone consultations and online consultations
Assess diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions
Develop and implement management plans in partnership with patients
Prescribe safely and appropriately in accordance with local and national guidance
Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and community services
Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate
Manage urgent and same day clinical presentations
Participate in safeguarding processes and multidisciplinary discussions where required
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using SystmOne
Comply with all relevant clinical governance requirements and practice policies
Administrative Responsibilities
Review and action pathology and diagnostic test results
Review and process clinical correspondence and hospital letters
Manage workflow tasks and electronic documents in a timely manner
Review and sign repeat prescriptions
Complete referral forms and supporting clinical documentation
Complete medical reports and other clinical documentation as required
Liaise with secondary care community teams and other healthcare professionals
Support the management of medicines related queries and prescribing requests
Duty Doctor Responsibilities
Participate in the practice duty doctor rota
Manage urgent same day clinical demand
Provide advice and support to clinical and non clinical staff
Respond to urgent patient queries
Review urgent results and clinical correspondence where appropriate
Support safe patient navigation within the practice
Quality Improvement and Governance
Participate in clinical meetings and practice development initiatives
Support achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework targets where appropriate
Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement activities
Contribute to the development of new models of care and service improvements
Maintain professional registration appraisal and revalidation requirements
Working Relationships
Work closely with GP Partners Salaried GPs Practice Nurses Healthcare Assistants Clinical Pharmacists Practice Management and Administrative Staff
Personal Development
The practice is committed to supporting continuing professional development and encourages clinicians to pursue areas of special interest teaching leadership and quality improvement
The duties outlined above are not intended to be exhaustive and may be amended following discussion with the post holder to meet the changing needs of the practice
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List MRCGP or equivalent qualification Certificate of Completion of Training CCT or within six months of CCT at the time of interview Commitment to ongoing professional development appraisal and revalidation. Experience of working within UK General Practice Ability to manage a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions Experience of clinical decision making in primary care Experience of using electronic clinical record systems Experience of reviewing pathology results clinical correspondence and prescribing requests Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Excellent communication and consultation skills Experience of Quality and Outcomes Framework QOF
Desirable
Experience using SystmOne Interest in teaching training or mentoring Interest in quality improvement and service development Special clinical interest that would complement existing practice services Experience of supervising GP trainees medical students or other healthcare professionals Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team environment Leadership or management experience
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 Westway Surgery
Address 13 Westway
London
W12 0PT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://westwaysurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)