Salaried GP in Kidlington

The Key Medical Practice sits at the heart of its community in Kidlington, providing accessible, high-quality primary care to the patients and families who depend on it. As part of PML's portfolio of practices, it benefits from the resources and governance of a wider federation while retaining the personal, continuity-focused care that defines good general practice. The team delivers the full breadth of primary care services, from routine appointments and chronic disease management to urgent care and preventative health, ensuring every patient receives safe, effective, and compassionate support. Working closely with operational managers and senior leadership, the team oversees patient care delivery, appointment coordination, clinical record management, and service performance monitoring. The practice ensures that all services remain aligned with NHS standards and regulatory requirements, while upholding a commitment to delivering accessible, patient-centred care to the Kidlington community.

Main duties of the job

The GP provides safe, effective, and high-quality patient care within a supportive environment. Working alongside an experienced mentor, the role focuses on developing clinical confidence and competence while contributing to routine practice operations. The GP will share an equal workload, support one or two areas of special interest, and actively participate in medical education.

Key Accountabilities

• Patient care
• Professional standards
• Clinical Leadership and quality
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Education and development
• Community and system contribution

Job responsibilities

Role Accountabilities

• Make appropriate clinical decisions on presenting problems within the scope of competence, seeking advice and support from a mentor or senior colleagues when required.
• Assess health needs of patients with undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions under supervision when necessary.
• Provide screening, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care in line with current protocols.
• Develop individualised care plans in consultation with patients, aligned with best practice and guidance.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and contemporaneous medical records.

Professional Standards

• Undertake all duties expected of a GP in primary care, in accordance with regulatory and standard-setting organisations.
• Deliver evidence-based, patient-centred, and equitable care.
• Ensure safe prescribing and responsible use of resources.

Clinical Leadership & Quality

• Contribute to quality improvement activities, audits, and learning from significant events.
• Support development and implementation of evidence-based guidelines.
• Advocate for patients and help reduce health inequalities.

Build Expertise Within the Organisation

• Contribute to projects and initiatives that enhance clinical standards and service delivery across the company.
• Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team and with external services.
• Share knowledge, support colleagues, and manage clinical risk collaboratively.

Work Under Mentorship for Professional Development

• Engage actively with a designated mentor for advice, support, and structured learning to accelerate competency.
• Equal Share of Practice Workload: Participate in duty doctor sessions, chronic disease management, and other core responsibilities alongside colleagues.

Education & Development

• Participate in Medical Education: Support the training of medical students and GP trainees through shadowing, teaching, and collaborative learning.
• Engage in continuing professional development and reflective practice.
• Share best practice to enhance team capability.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning: Maintain professional development through CPD activities, reflective practice, and engagement with company initiatives.

Community & System Contribution

• Support public health initiatives and health promotion campaigns.
• Contribute to understanding of local population health needs.
• Promote digital and innovative approaches to improve patient care access and quality.
• Support Specialist Areas: Develop knowledge and contribute to one or two agreed areas of special interest or expertise, building capability within the practice and company.

Person Specification

Behaviours and Attributes

• Patient-centred, compassionate, and approachable
• Professional, autonomous, and accountable
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Reflective and committed to continuous professional development
• Adaptable, resilient, and able to work under pressure
• Advocate for quality improvement and service development
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Experience

• Recent experience in general practice (can be during training).
• Exposure to multidisciplinary team working
• Understanding of clinical governance and patient safety principles
• Previous involvement in teaching or supporting medical students
• Interest in developing expertise in one or two specialist areas

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Completion of GP training and inclusion on the GP register

Skills and knowledge

• Strong clinical decision-making skills appropriate to level of experience
• Knowledge of current clinical guidelines, protocols, and evidence-based practice
• Effective communication and consultation skills with patients, families, and colleagues
• Ability to develop and implement care plans
• Understanding of population health, health inequalities, and resource management
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Competence in medical record-keeping and IT systems/EMIS
• Basic computer literacy (MS Office, email, internet)
• Good organisation and time-management
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

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.