Salaried General Practitioner in Folkestone

Join Us as a Salaried GP at Hawkinge and Elham Valley Practice. 3 to 4 Sessions per Week. Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact, work in a supportive team and enjoy the balance of rural and semi-rural general practice? At Hawkinge and Elham Valley Practice, we are excited to welcome a dedicated and forward-thinking Salaried GP to our team. You'll be joining a progressive, training-focused practice that values innovation, teamwork and high-quality patient care. Whether you're an experienced GP or newly qualified, we offer a nurturing environment where you can thrive professionally and personally. With a strong multidisciplinary team, modern facilities and a genuine sense of community, this is a great opportunity to build your clinical portfolio and be part of shaping the future of general practice. If you're passionate about delivering excellent care and want to feel truly supported in your role, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job:

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred clinical care to our diverse population, including acute, chronic disease, and preventive care.
• Undertake face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations as part of our total triage model.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective, holistic care.
• Contribute to the continuity of care through personal list working where possible.
• Participate in practice meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and significant event reviews.
• Support and supervise trainees and students, depending on experience and interest.
• Manage administrative tasks related to patient care, including referrals, pathology results, and correspondence.
• Take part in duty doctor sessions on a shared rota basis.
• Engage with practice development, innovation, and service improvement.

About us:

Hawkinge and Elham Valley Practice is a friendly and forward-thinking GP practice serving a patient population of over 10,000 across two sites in Hawkinge and Elham. We offer a full range of NHS General Medical Services and are proud to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to our local communities. Our multidisciplinary team includes GP Partners, Salaried GPs, a Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, General Practice Assistant and Clinical Pharmacist. The clinical team is fully supported by an experienced and proactive management and administrative team. We are a training practice involved in the development of Foundation Year 2 doctors, GP registrars, nurses, and medical students. With modern facilities, a supportive working environment and a strong team ethos, we offer an excellent place to work, learn, and develop your career in general practice.

Job responsibilities:

We are seeking a dedicated and professional Salaried GP to join our team at Hawkinge and Elham Valley Practice. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive NHS Primary Medical Services to our registered patients, temporary residents and those in need of immediate treatment. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment, contributing to high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical assessments, diagnoses, treatments and referrals in line with NHS guidelines.
• Participate in the duty doctor rota and manage urgent patient needs.
• Maintain GMC registration and NHS Performers List inclusion.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and service development.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Full GMC registration and inclusion on the GP Performers List.
• Experience working in Primary Care.
• Commitment to CPD and maintaining professional standards.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming, well-established practice with a strong sense of team spirit.
• Opportunities for professional development and clinical leadership.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including NHS pension scheme and training support.

Person Specification:

• Experience Essential: Experienced GP who is confident and comfortable working autonomously when required. Who can work as part of a team and who has a proven track record in Primary care.

• Qualifications Essential: A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003. Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983. Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT). Currently on a PCT performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register. DBS clearance.

• Desirable: Evidence of further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields MRCGP DCH DRCOG RCGP Substance Misuse Certificate Level 1 or 2 F2 supervisor training/teaching diploma DFSRFH & Competence in Coil insertion Evidence of CPD activities.

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.