Salaried GP in London

Old Kent Road Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team. We welcome applications for both full-time and part-time positions. We are an established, forward-thinking practice with a team of eight GPs providing high-quality primary care to a diverse and multicultural patient population in South East London. Based in modern, spacious premises with excellent clinical facilities, we pride ourselves on delivering compassionate, patient-centred care while supporting the wellbeing and professional development of our staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a GP looking to work in a collaborative environment where clinical excellence, innovation and continuity of care are valued.

Main Duties of the Role:

• A mix of face-to-face and telephone consultations.
• Home visits as part of the clinical rota.
• Participation in the duty doctor/on-call rota.
• Reviewing investigations, prescriptions, correspondence and clinical documents.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Prescribe safely and in accordance with national and local guidance.
• Review laboratory results, correspondence and clinical documentation.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS Web.
• Participate in duty doctor sessions and urgent care as part of the practice rota.
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary and community care services.
• Participate in practice meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Comply with all practice policies relating to confidentiality, safeguarding, information governance and health and safety.

About Us:

Old Kent Road Surgery is a modern, well-established GP practice located in the heart of Southwark. Our team of eight doctors, supported by experienced nursing, clinical and administrative staff, delivers high-quality care to a large and culturally diverse community. We are committed to creating a positive working environment where clinicians are supported to provide excellent patient care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our spacious premises and excellent facilities enable us to deliver a wide range of primary care services and continue developing innovative ways of meeting our patients' needs. With excellent transport links across London, our practice is easily accessible and ideally situated for clinicians looking to work in a vibrant and diverse part of the capital.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Essential: Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise. General Practice (or equivalent) and on a Medical Performers List. Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills. Experience using EMIS Web.
• Desirable: Specialist clinical interests. Experience in teaching, training or quality improvement. Interest in service development and innovation within primary care.

Experience:

• Essential: The successful candidate will have experience working in general practice. They should be confident working independently while also contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Experience in managing long-term conditions, urgent care, clinical governance, and delivering high-quality patient-centred care is desirable. Familiarity with EMIS Web and NHS primary care systems is essential.
• Desirable: Experience in developing or managing a clinical special interest area. Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement projects, and service development. Experience in teaching, mentoring, or supporting medical students and GP trainees. Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and collaborative models of care. Involvement in enhanced services, QOF, or other primary care improvement initiatives.

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.