Salaried GP in Thatcham

Job summary

Join our supportive and forward-thinking team.
Burdwood Surgery is delighted to invite applicants for a fixed term Salaried GP to join our friendly, dynamic, and high-quality practice team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed GP, including newly or recently qualified GPs looking for a supportive environment to further develop their skills.

The role

• 4 to 8 sessions per week.
• 12-month fixed term (at least initially).
• Working closely with our clinical, managerial, and administrative teams.
• Opportunities for continued learning, development, and involvement in practice initiatives.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of a General Practitioner (GP) at Burdwood Surgery include, but are not limited to:

• Diagnosing and treating illnesses such as infections, chronic diseases, and minor injuries.
• Providing health advice and preventive care, including lifestyle guidance, vaccinations, and screening programmes.
• Managing long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD.
• Conducting patient consultations in person, by telephone, or online to assess symptoms and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribing medications and monitoring their effectiveness and safety.
• Referring patients to specialists, hospitals, or community services when further investigation or treatment is required.
• Performing health assessments and routine medical examinations.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring patient information is up to date.
• Supporting mental health care, including assessment, treatment, and referral where necessary.
• Safeguarding vulnerable patients, including children and adults at risk of harm.
• Coordinating patient care with nurses, pharmacists, social care professionals, paramedics and other healthcare providers.
• Providing palliative and end-of-life care where appropriate.
• Contributing to practice management, clinical audits, quality improvement, and staff supervision or training.
• Use of triage tool Anima and EMIS Web.

About us

A modern, progressive practice

Innovative ways of working, including

• Cloud-based telephony
• Online and remote consultations
• Flexible home and remote working options
• EMIS clinical system, supported by Anima Triage and Anima Document Management
• Excellent Reputation
• CQC rated 'Good' in all domains
• Top 3 practice in Berkshire West in the latest National Patient Survey (out of nearly 50 practices)
• Exemplar GP Training Practice with 2 GP registrars and medical students
• Part of the Kennet PCN
• Our Team
• We provide care for approximately 10,500 patients and our clinical team includes:
• 3 GP Partners
• 8 Salaried GPs
• Advanced Paramedics supporting patient care
• A skilled Treatment Room team

You'll be joining a warm, collaborative, and highly trained multidisciplinary team.

Job responsibilities

A GP acts as the first point of contact for patients, providing comprehensive, continuous, and person-centred medical care while coordinating access to wider healthcare services.

The main duties of a General Practitioner (GP) at Burdwood Surgery include, but are not limited to:

• Diagnosing and treating illnesses such as infections, chronic diseases, and minor injuries.
• Providing health advice and preventive care, including lifestyle guidance, vaccinations, and screening programmes.
• Managing long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD.
• Conducting patient consultations in person, by telephone, or online to assess symptoms and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribing medications and monitoring their effectiveness and safety.
• Referring patients to specialists, hospitals, or community services when further investigation or treatment is required.
• Performing health assessments and routine medical examinations.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring patient information is up to date.
• Supporting mental health care, including assessment, treatment, and referral where necessary.
• Safeguarding vulnerable patients, including children and adults at risk of harm.
• Coordinating patient care with nurses, pharmacists, social care professionals, paramedics and other healthcare providers.
• Providing palliative and end-of-life care where appropriate.
• Contributing to practice management, clinical audits, quality improvement, and staff supervision or training.
• Use of triage tool Anima and EMIS Web.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT).
• A recognised primary medical qualification e. g., MBBS or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration.
• National Performers List registration (England).
• Independent prescriber.
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU).
• Evidence of current validation.
• Evidence of last appraisal.
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently.
• Certificate of Completion of GP Training.

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good written presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills, competent in the use of Office and Outlook.
• Clear, polite telephone manner.
• Effective time management planning and organising.
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
• Polite, professional, and confident approach to communication with others.
• Passionate about providing great clinical care.
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
• Flexible and open to change to improve things.
• Supportive to colleagues.

Desirable

• EMIS Web Skills.
• Previous use of Anima as a triage tool.
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes.
• Experience with clinical risk management.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP.
• Experience of continued professional development.
• Experience of medicines management.

Desirable

• Experience of QOF and clinical audit.
• Experience of ICB initiatives.
• General understanding of the primary care contact.
• 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).

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.