Part Time GP in London

Were offering an exceptional opportunity for a Salaried GP to become part of a team that truly values collaboration, well-being, and quality care. At Chigwell Medical Centre, innovation is at the centre of how we work. Our integrated clinical schedules, streamlined systems, and genuinely collaborative culture allow our clinicians to focus on what matters most - providing outstanding patient care while feeling valued, supported, and empowered.This role offers the chance to build strong leadership and management experience, backed by direct mentorship from the Senior Partner. Youll also have opportunities to contribute to teaching and training, helping shape the next generation of healthcare professionals.With dedicated HR support, well-being initiatives, and access to internal training platforms (including Bluestream), we ensure our team has everything needed to flourish.Rated GOOD by the CQC, were proud of our reputation and excited to welcome a GP who wants to grow with us.Main duties of the jobWe're seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking GP who enjoys collaborative working, embraces innovation, and is keen to continue developing their skills.Youll be joining a well-structured, expanding multi-disciplinary team, including HCAs, Practice Nurse, Clinical Pharmacists, a First Contact Practitioner, a Social Prescribing Link Worker, a Dietitian, and a dedicated Paramedic home visiting service. Our admin and nursing teams are trained in efficient workflow optimisation, significantly reducing paperwork and freeing you to focus on patient care.Recognising the pressures of general practice, we use a streamlined digital triage model, supported by internal training, to make your clinical day smoother and more manageable.A typical session includes a nice mix of telephone and face-to-face appointments, helping maintain a balanced workload and supporting clinicians with family and lifestyle commitments.About usChigwell Medical Centre is a thriving GMS practice with 9,000 patients and a culture built on respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.IT, digital optimisation, and new models of care are central to how we work, and we are continually refining our systems to deliver high-quality, modern general practice. Youll be joining a well-organised, committed primary care team, including 2 Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, a skilled Nursing and HCA team, and a strong administrative workforce led by an experienced Practice Manager.We operate a paper-light, IT-efficient SystmOne practice, and importantly, we do not require extended hours, helping maintain a healthier worklife balance.Depending on experience Full-time, Part-time Part / Full Time 6- 8 sessionsSALARY: Competitive (up to 12,000 per session, depending on experience)CONTRACT: The post-holder will ensure the highest standards of care for all registered patients.Provide a full range of medical services as per the GMS contractDuties include surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home or in care homes, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashionRespond to medical problems presented by temporarily registered residents as required.Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problemsScreening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illnessDeveloping care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocolsProviding counselling and health educationRecording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standardsCompiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptionsPrescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriateIn general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.Contributing to the summarising of patient recordsRead-coding patient data appropriatelyAttendance at practice/ partnership, clinical, MDT and educational meetings as well as external events as appropriate.Commitment and contribution to the achievement of the highest possible standards such as QOF, Enhanced Services, Prescribing and other performance targets.Confidentiality:In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.Equality and diversity:The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislationRespecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleaguesBehaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.Health & safety:The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. Providing information regarding immune status with particular regard to Hepatitis B statusUsing personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelinesAwareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelinesIdentifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient processMaking effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc., Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible managerUsing appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and safe way, free from hazards.Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hand hygiene.Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognisedCorrect waste, sharps and instrument management, including handling, segregation, and container use.Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangementsDemonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.Maintenance of own clean working environmentUndertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)Personal/professional development:In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for PREP are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include:Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional developmentTaking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.Other Skills/Attributes RequiredExcellent keyboard skills and be confident using technology and clinical systemsExcellent written and spoken communications skillsThe ability to work in a highly confidential environmentThe ability to stay calm under pressureProfessional personal presentationAble to remain courteous but firm when dealing with difficult patients/situationsGood organisational skills and attention to detailReliable and good at time-keepingAbility to work in a fast-paced and stressful environmentExperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentHighly self-motivated and directedAbility to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and in line with the defined needs of the Practice Infection ControlIt is expected that the post holder will promote and adhere to safe working practices which will ensure that risk of infection both to the post holder and others, is minimised. This includes a requirement to attend mandatory annual infection control training as required by the Practice. Part / Full Time 6- 8 sessionsSALARY: Competitive (up to 12,000 per session, depending on experience)CONTRACT: The post-holder will ensure the highest standards of care for all registered patients.Provide a full range of medical services as per the GMS contractDuties include surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home or in care homes, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashionRespond to medical problems presented by temporarily registered residents as required.Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problemsScreening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illnessDeveloping care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocolsProviding counselling and health educationRecording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standardsCompiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptionsPrescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriateIn general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.Contributing to the summarising of patient recordsRead-coding patient data appropriatelyAttendance at practice/ partnership, clinical, MDT and educational meetings as well as external events as appropriate.Commitment and contribution to the achievement of the highest possible standards such as QOF, Enhanced Services, Prescribing and other performance targets.Confidentiality:In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.Equality and diversity:The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislationRespecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleaguesBehaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.Health & safety:The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. Providing information regarding immune status with particular regard to Hepatitis B statusUsing personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelinesAwareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelinesIdentifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient processMaking effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc., Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible managerUsing appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and safe way, free from hazards.Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hand hygiene.Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognisedCorrect waste, sharps and instrument management, including handling, segregation, and container use.Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangementsDemonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.Maintenance of own clean working environmentUndertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)Personal/professional development:In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for PREP are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include:Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional developmentTaking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.Other Skills/Attributes RequiredExcellent keyboard skills and be confident using technology and clinical systemsExcellent written and spoken communications skillsThe ability to work in a highly confidential environmentThe ability to stay calm under pressureProfessional personal presentationAble to remain courteous but firm when dealing with difficult patients/situationsGood organisational skills and attention to detailReliable and good at time-keepingAbility to work in a fast-paced and stressful environmentExperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentHighly self-motivated and directedAbility to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and in line with the defined needs of the Practice Infection ControlIt is expected that the post holder will promote and adhere to safe working practices which will ensure that risk of infection both to the post holder and others, is minimised. This includes a requirement to attend mandatory annual infection control training as required by the Practice.EssentialGMC Registered MBBS or equivalent medical degree MRCGP Inclusion on the Performers List MPS/MDUS/MDDUS membership DBS Enhanced CheckDesirableAny Additional skill sets for development. Education and supervision training experience (although can be developed) EssentialWorked within a UK GP Practice Computer literate (Microsoft etc) Clinical systems (Systemone, AccurX) Can be developed and trained.DesirableWorking in Primary Care in an area with significant health problems EssentialGood communication on all levels Ability to work on own initiative Ability to work as part of a team Patient sensitive Honest Ability to work in a highly confidential environment Sensitive to patient issues Ability to stay calm in a crisis Willingness to undertake continuing professional development Full UK driving licence and use of carDesirableKnowledge of current guidelines Knowledge of current General Practice environment Knowledge of London/West Essex Services Understanding of demographic characteristics that affect health in the local area EssentialGMC Registered MBBS or equivalent medical degree MRCGP Inclusion on the Performers List MPS/MDUS/MDDUS membership DBS Enhanced CheckDesirableAny Additional skill sets for development. Education and supervision training experience (although can be developed) EssentialWorked within a UK GP Practice Computer literate (Microsoft etc) Clinical systems (Systemone, AccurX) Can be developed and trained.DesirableWorking in Primary Care in an area with significant health problems EssentialGood communication on all levels Ability to work on own initiative Ability to work as part of a team Patient sensitive Honest Ability to work in a highly confidential environment Sensitive to patient issues Ability to stay calm in a crisis Willingness to undertake continuing professional development Full UK driving licence and use of carDesirableKnowledge of current guidelines Knowledge of current General Practice environment Knowledge of London/West Essex Services Understanding of demographic characteristics that affect health in the local areaDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameChigwell Medical CentreAddress300 Fencepiece Road LondonIG6 2TAUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameChigwell Medical CentreAddress300 Fencepiece Road LondonIG6 2TAUnited KingdomEmployer's website