General Practitioner in Romford

Join Our Caring Team as a General Practitioner at Chadwell Heath Surgery! Are you passionate about providing holistic, patient-centered care? At Chadwell Heath Surgery, we are a well-established, forward-thinking practice committed to excellence in primary healthcare. Our ethos centres around openness, integrity, and respect for both our patients and staff. You will be joining a dedicated, multidisciplinary team in a supportive and collaborative environment where professional growth is encouraged.

Why work with us? We prioritise quality care, innovative solutions, and work-life balance. We offer continuous professional development opportunities, a friendly working environment, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our diverse patient population. If you're a motivated GP looking to provide compassionate care and contribute to a thriving practice, Chadwell Heath Surgery is the place for you!

Main duties of the job: As a General Practitioner at Chadwell Heath Surgery, you will be at the forefront of delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. Your role will involve managing a varied caseload, including diagnosing, treating, and managing both acute and chronic conditions. You will provide expert medical advice, preventative care, and health education, empowering patients to make informed decisions about their health.

Working closely with our multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with nurses, healthcare assistants, and allied health professionals to ensure continuity of care and seamless patient journeys. You will also contribute to clinical audits, practice meetings, and service development initiatives, ensuring we maintain the highest standards of care.

About us: At Chadwell Heath Surgery, we are a well-established, patient-centred practice with a focus on providing exceptional primary care. Our diverse and dedicated team includes GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff who work collaboratively to ensure a seamless experience for our patients. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming and supportive environment, where teamwork, mutual respect, and continuous learning are at the heart of what we do.

We place a strong emphasis on professional development, offering our team ongoing training opportunities to enhance their skills and grow their careers. Our commitment to innovation means we regularly review and adapt our services to ensure the highest standards of care. Work-life balance is important to us, and we strive to offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Our practice promotes an open, friendly, and inclusive culture, ensuring that everyone feels valued. Benefits include competitive pay, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to work in a dynamic, community-focused setting where your contributions truly make a difference.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: The post holder will:

• Provide comprehensive general medical services to registered patients.
• Undertake face-to-face, telephone and online consultations.
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Prescribe safely and cost-effectively in accordance with local and national guidelines.
• Manage long-term conditions and preventative healthcare programmes.
• Review, action and process clinical correspondence, pathology results, repeat prescriptions and other clinical administration in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS Web.
• Participate in duty doctor and triage sessions as required.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, care coordinators and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Support the delivery of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and other contractual requirements.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and audit activities.
• Participate in practice meetings and significant event reviews.
• Support teaching, training and mentoring activities where appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with GMC guidance, appraisal and revalidation requirements.
• Adhere to practice policies, information governance requirements, safeguarding procedures and professional standards at all times.

Additional Information: The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the role, depending on service requirements and organisational needs. The practice is committed to equality, diversity, continuous professional development and staff wellbeing.