Salaried GP in Uxbridge

Join a forward-thinking, patient-focused GP surgery at the heart of Harefield. We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Salaried GP to become part of our supportive, multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care to our local community. At The Harefield Practice, you'll benefit from a genuinely collaborative environment, manageable workloads, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. We are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and creating a workplace where GPs feel valued, heard, and able to thrive. This is an excellent opportunity to shape your role, develop your clinical interests, and work in a practice that prioritises both patient care and staff wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

As a Salaried GP, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care through a mix of face-to-face, telephone and online consultations. Your role will include diagnosing and managing both acute and chronic conditions, prescribing safely, and supporting patients with preventative care and health education. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to clinical meetings, care planning, and the ongoing development of practice services. The role also involves maintaining accurate clinical records, adhering to NHS and practice guidelines, and supporting the practice in delivering safe, effective, and responsive primary care services.

About us

The Harefield Practice is a well-established, patient-focused GP surgery serving the local Harefield community. We are committed to delivering high-quality, accessible primary care in a welcoming and supportive environment. Our practice combines traditional values of continuity of care with a modern, forward-thinking approach. We work closely as a multidisciplinary team including GPs, nursing staff, and allied health professionals to meet the diverse needs of our population. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, collaborative workplace where staff wellbeing is prioritised, ideas are encouraged, and continuous improvement is part of our culture.

Job responsibilities

• List size: 10,000
• Clinical system: EMIS
• Appointment structure: mix of 10 and 15 min, low home visits, strong admin support, docman workflow, duty doctor

We are looking for a motivated and patient-focused Salaried GP to join The Harefield Practice, a well-established and supportive GP surgery serving a close-knit community. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a practice that prioritises manageable workloads, continuity of care, and GP wellbeing. You will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, supported by experienced clinicians and a strong administrative function, enabling you to focus on delivering high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a mix of face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations
• Manage both acute presentations and long-term conditions
• Conduct home visits where clinically appropriate (low volume)
• Prescribe safely and in line with current guidelines
• Undertake clinical triage as part of the daily workflow
• Structured clinics with 15-minute appointments
• Capped patient contacts per session to support safe working
• Daily workflow supported by triage and duty doctor system
• Protected admin time built into sessions

Multidisciplinary Working

You will work alongside a well-established team including:

• Practice nurses and HCAs
• Care coordinators and social prescribers

This team approach helps reduce GP workload and improves patient care.

Administrative & Clinical Support

• Efficient document workflow and coding support
• Dedicated admin team to minimise non-clinical burden
• Use of EMIS Web (adjust if needed)
• Clear systems for results handling, prescriptions, and referrals

Quality & Governance

• Participate in clinical meetings, audits, and quality improvement
• Contribute to maintaining high standards in line with CQC and NHS requirements
• Engage in significant event reviews and shared learning

Professional Development

• Supported CPD, appraisal, and revalidation
• Opportunities to develop clinical interests or lead on areas of care
• Potential involvement in teaching, mentoring, or service development

What We Offer

• Strong focus on work-life balance and GP wellbeing
• Manageable and safe workload
• Opportunities to shape and develop your role
• Friendly, team-oriented working culture

Person Specification

• GMC registered GP with a licence to practise
• On the NHS GP Register
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience in UK general practice
• Interest in a clinical lead area or service development
• Teaching or mentoring experience

Experience

• Experience of working in UK general practice (including GP training)
• Ability to manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of clinical governance, QOF, and NHS primary care systems
• Experience as a qualified GP in a primary care setting
• Experience using EMIS Web (or similar clinical systems)
• Experience in teaching or mentoring

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Inclusion on the NHS England GP Performers List
• Licence to practise in the UK
• MRCGP
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
• Additional relevant qualifications or diplomas (e.g. women's health, minor surgery, etc.)

Additional criteria

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional standards
• Understanding of safeguarding and equality/diversity principles
• Interest in developing a clinical lead area or specialist interest
• Positive and proactive approach to service improvement
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to work in a busy environment
• Commitment to personal wellbeing and contributing to a supportive team culture

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.