Job Summary
Southend Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and forward-thinking general practitioner, to join our dedicated and progressive team on a fixed-term, salaried basis. We are flexible in terms of days and sessions, and would consider remote working for the right candidate. The salary will be in line with the BMA salaried GP contract; please note it must be salaried position as we are unable to pay a limited company. Contract term must end by March 2027, but we can offer a shorter or longer contract within that period.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated GP who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and wants to be part of a supportive practice that embraces innovation, research, education, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. At Southend Medical Centre, we believe exceptional healthcare begins with exceptional people. We foster a positive and collaborative working environment where clinicians are empowered to develop professionally while making a meaningful difference to the lives of our patients and the community.
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity within a progressive and patient-focused practice where your contribution will be valued, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Delivering routine and urgent GP consultations via face-to-face and telephone appointments.
- Managing patient care through our established online consultation systems and digital workflows.
- Prescribing safely in accordance with local and national guidelines.
- Managing clinical workflow and administrative responsibilities, including:- Reviewing and actioning correspondence- Processing pathology and investigation results- Managing clinical tasks- Making appropriate referrals in line with best clinical practice and local pathway- Reviewing and signing repeat prescriptions within allocated administration time.
- Working collaboratively with health and social care professionals to deliver integrated patient care.
- Maintaining accurate, comprehensive consultation records using SystmOne.
- Supporting colleagues and contributing to the achievement of practice objectives, including quality improvement initiatives, QOF, and clinical governance activities.
About us
Southend Medical Centre is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Practice Manager: Zoe Davis
Email: practice.managersmc@nhs.net
Details
- Date posted: 02 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 29933-1
- Job locations: 50-52 London Road, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 1NX, United Kingdom
Person Specification
- Full GMC registration and license to practice.
- Eligibility to work as a GP within UK general practice.
- Ability to provide safe, evidence-based and person-centred care.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
- Experience in managing acute, chronic, urgent, and complex presentations.
- Confidence in interpreting investigations, inc. laboratory and radiology results.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and time-management skills.
- Commitment to maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
- Knowledge of and adherence to professional standards, safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection, infection prevention, and clinical governance requirements.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Equality and Diversity Statement
Primary Care Careers is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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