General Practitioner in Felbridge

We are looking to recruit a Salaried GP to join our team on a fixed term basis for maternity cover. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking flexibility within a supportive and innovative environment.

Main duties of the job:

• All patient contacts are triaged by experienced clinicians using AccuRx to ensure patients are directed to the most appropriate specialist.
• You will manage the workload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered patients.
• You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and be involved in practice meetings, learning development and take an interest in the future development of the practice.

About us:

We are a large, friendly practice with a strong focus on both patient care and staff wellbeing. We have recently undergone very positive changes, including implementing BMA Safe Working Guidance and investing significantly in our team. We aim to continue progressing as an innovative and supportive practice.

On site parking available, BMA model 15 minute appointments, low administrative workload due to effective systems (including Abtrace support, Full-time pharmacist and pharmacy team support and referrals team). Dedicated paramedic/CMT home visiting service, EMIS clinical system. We have a dedicated administration team reducing letters, CQC rated Good on all indicators and support for your professional development.

The Role:

The successful candidate will deliver the full range of general practice services, providing high-quality primary medical care through a balanced mix of face-to-face and telephone consultations within a practice-based model. The role includes participation in the Duty GP rota for one day per week, delivered within a structured and supportive framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing comprehensive general medical care including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
• Managing acute presentations, same-day demand, and undifferentiated illness.
• Delivering ongoing care for patients with long-term conditions and complex health needs.
• Undertaking Duty GP responsibilities one day per week with appropriate support.
• Reviewing and actioning investigations, correspondence, and clinical tasks.
• Prescribing safely and effectively in line with national and local guidance.
• Contributing to safeguarding, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical records.

Ways of Working (BMA / LMC Aligned):

• Clearly defined contracted hours and responsibilities.
• Open and transparent workload planning.
• Strong administrative and clinical support.
• Professional autonomy within a robust governance framework.
• Safe, well-designed systems of working.
• A collegiate, respectful, and supportive working environment.

Digital Systems and Innovation:

Glenlyn embraces innovation that enhances clinical care and supports GP wellbeing. Digital tools such as Abtrace and Tortus AVT support clinical documentation, decision-making, and efficiency. Full training and ongoing support are provided.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Essential: GMC registration with a licence to practice; Inclusion on the NHS GP Performers List.
• Desirable: Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience.

Experience:

• Essential: Confidence using digital clinical systems; In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence based healthcare; Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions; Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information; Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care; Recognise priorities when problem solving and identify deviations from the normal pattern and when referrals to specialists are necessary; Able to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team; Willingness to participate in Duty GP responsibilities.
• Desirable: Experience of working in a UK GP Practice; Experience of working in primary care.

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.