Newly Qualified General Practitioner in London

In line with NHS England (NHSE) guidance, this post is open exclusively to newly qualified GP (within two years of Certificate of Completion of Training) who have not previously held a substantive GP post. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking GP Practice. The successful candidate will be engaged to provide comprehensive, high-quality primary care services, addressing a broad spectrum of health needs. In due course the option to take up a Clinical Lead Role will also be available pending agreement of interest and scope between the post-holder and the Practice.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Care

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred clinical care through face-to-face consultations, telephone and video appointments, and home visits where appropriate.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed, and long-term conditions.
• Make autonomous, evidence-based clinical decisions for patients who are self-referred or referred by other healthcare professionals or external agencies.
• Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness, promoting early intervention and prevention.
• Develop, implement, and review individualised care plans in line with current clinical guidelines and best practice.
• Provide health promotion, lifestyle advice, and preventative care tailored to individual patient needs.
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary care, community services, and other healthcare professionals when clinically indicated.

• Issue acute and repeat prescriptions using the electronic prescribing system.
• Review, check, and authorise repeat prescriptions in a timely manner, responding to associated patient and pharmacy queries.
• Prescribe safely and cost-effectively in line with the practice formulary, national guidance, and local prescribing policies.

• Maintain clear, accurate, and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with professional, legal, and organisational standards.
• Ensure accurate clinical coding and data recording.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and service projects.

About us

Harrow Road GP Practice, based in Leytonstone, East London, is an NHS GP surgery providing comprehensive primary care services to the local community.

Job responsibilities

• Professional Responsibilities

• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a positive, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
• Recognise personal limitations, seek senior advice when appropriate, and engage fully with supervision and mentorship arrangements.
• Comply with professional standards and guidance issued by relevant regulatory and professional bodies.
• Maintain continued professional development and participate in appraisal and revalidation processes.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to ongoing learning.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to work across different practice environments where required.
• Professional, approachable, and patient-focused.

Salary & Funding

This role is offered on a sessional basis. A standard clinical session is 4 hours structured as:

• 3 Hour Clinic of 16 patients (14x10min appts and 2x20min appts)
• 1 Hour of Clinical Administration

Full-Time Equivalent Salary: £115,000 per annum for a 40-hour week equivalent to £11,500 per session (annualised). Preferred Working Pattern: £92,000 per annum gross for 32 hours per week.

Additional Benefits

• Annual Leave: 40 days FTE
• 8 bank holidays
• 2 NHS additional days
• Study Leave: 5 days FTE per annum
• Probation Period: 6 months (reflecting the needs of newly qualified and early-career GPs)
• Supportive induction, mentorship, and professional development environment.

Person Specification

• Qualifications

• Newly qualified GP within two years of CCT, with no previous or current substantive GP post.
• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).

• Experience of working within the NHS.
• Experience of working with the general public and within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to use initiative, sound judgement, and effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain, interpret, and analyse complex clinical information.
• Ability to recognise clinical priorities and deviations from normal patterns, escalating appropriately.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to produce timely, accurate, and informative clinical documentation and reports.
• Demonstrates accountability and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
• Interest in quality improvement, service development, and reflective practice.

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.