NHS Salaried General Practitioner

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Salaried GP to join our friendly, supportive and well-established practice in Chelsea. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a high-performing, forward-thinking environment where quality patient care, teamwork and professional wellbeing are genuinely valued. You will be joining a close-knit clinical team that prides itself on high professional standards, strong patient relationships and a collaborative approach to general practice. With a manageable list size, no out-of-hours commitment and modern, purpose-built premises, this role offers an attractive balance of clinical challenge and job satisfaction. We are keen to welcome a GP who enjoys traditional general practice, values continuity of care and wants to be part of a practice that supports development, innovation and flexibility. A start date can be tailored to the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will provide high-quality, patient-centred general practice care within a friendly and supportive team.
• The role includes delivering routine and urgent GP consultations, managing acute and long-term conditions, and making appropriate clinical decisions in line with current guidance.
• The GP will work closely with the wider practice team to ensure safe, efficient patient care, including reviewing results, correspondence and clinical tasks arising from consultations.
• There is an expectation to contribute to maintaining high clinical standards, patient experience and practice performance.
• The role offers the opportunity to be involved in clinical governance, quality improvement and ongoing learning, while supporting a positive, collaborative practice culture.
• Flexibility, good communication skills and a proactive approach to general practice are essential.

About us

The Chelsea Practice is a friendly, well-established GP practice based in Chelsea, SW3, close to the Kings Road. We serve a list of approximately 6,500 patients and are proud of our strong reputation for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Our clinical team consists of two GP partners and four salaried GPs, supported by an experienced nursing, administrative and reception team. We work in a collaborative, respectful and supportive environment, with a shared commitment to high professional standards, clinical governance and continuous improvement. The practice is a consistently high QOF achiever and values thoughtful, evidence-based medicine. We operate from excellent, purpose-built premises within a health centre, benefiting from close working relationships with community services. We are a paper-light practice using Systmone and place importance on efficient systems, good communication and staff wellbeing. We aim to create a positive working atmosphere where clinicians feel supported, valued and able to provide the best care for their patients.

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The Chelsea Practice is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive clinical team. The post holder will provide high-quality, patient-centred general medical services to our registered population, working collaboratively with the wider practice team to maintain excellent clinical standards, patient experience and practice performance.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective and evidence-based primary medical care to registered patients.
• Undertake face-to-face, telephone and online consultations as appropriate.
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions in line with best practice and NICE guidance.
• Conduct routine and urgent appointments within agreed practice sessions.
• Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate, with support from community services.
• Review and action clinical correspondence, investigation results, discharge summaries and OOH reports.
• Prescribe safely and cost-effectively in accordance with practice and local prescribing policies.
• Make timely and appropriate referrals to secondary and community care services.
• Ensure accurate, contemporaneous clinical record keeping and coding using SystmOne.

Administrative & Professional Duties

• Complete associated clinical administration arising from consultations (results, referrals, reports, follow-up).
• Participate in practice systems for workflow, tasks and document management.
• Contribute to QOF, enhanced services and other contractual obligations as required.
• Support safe and efficient practice processes, including liaison with the reception and administrative teams.
• Maintain up-to-date mandatory training, appraisal and revalidation requirements.

Practice & Team Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with GP partners, salaried GPs, practice nurse, administrative and reception teams.
• Participate in practice meetings, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute positively to the supportive and professional culture of the practice.
• Comply with all practice policies, protocols and information governance requirements.

Teaching, Learning & Development

• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Attend and contribute to educational and practice learning events.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice.

Person Specification

• GMC registered GP with a licence to practise.
• Previous experience in UK general practice.
• Included on the NHS England GP Performers List.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Strong clinical, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Competent IT skills, including use of clinical systems (Systmone desirable).
• Flexible, proactive and enthusiastic approach to general practice.

What We Offer

• Friendly, supportive and well-established practice team.
• No out-of-hours commitment.
• 6 weeks annual leave pro rata + 1 week study leave pro rata.
• Purpose-built, single-site premises within a health centre.
• Paper-light practice using Systmone.
• Salary negotiable, dependent on experience.
• Flexible start date to appoint the right candidate.

Experience

• Experience of working as a GP in UK general practice (including as a newly qualified GP).
• Ability to manage acute presentations and long-term conditions in primary care.
• Experience of using clinical IT systems and electronic patient records.
• Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of working in a Systmone practice.
• Experience of contributing to QOF, enhanced services or quality improvement activity.

Additional criteria

• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small, supportive team.
• Professional, flexible and proactive approach to general practice.
• Commitment to clinical governance, safeguarding and information governance requirements.
• Interest in service development, clinical audit or practice-based projects.
• Willingness to contribute positively to the wider life of the practice.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the NHS England GP Performers List.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD, appraisal and revalidation.
• MRCGP (or equivalent).

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.