Salaried GP

Job summary

Join our supportive and forward-thinking team.

Burdwood Surgery is delighted to invite applicants for a fixed term Salaried GP to join our friendly, dynamic, and high-quality practice team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed GP, including newly or recently qualified GPs looking for a supportive environment to further develop their skills.

The role

• 4 to 8 sessions per week.
• 12-month fixed term (at least initially).
• Working closely with our clinical, managerial, and administrative teams.
• Opportunities for continued learning, development, and involvement in practice initiatives.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of a General Practitioner (GP) at Burdwood Surgery include, but are not limited to:

• Diagnosing and treating illnesses such as infections, chronic diseases, and minor injuries.
• Providing health advice and preventive care, including lifestyle guidance, vaccinations, and screening programmes.
• Managing long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD.
• Conducting patient consultations in person, by telephone, or online to assess symptoms and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribing medications and monitoring their effectiveness and safety.
• Referring patients to specialists, hospitals, or community services when further investigation or treatment is required.
• Performing health assessments and routine medical examinations.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring patient information is up to date.
• Supporting mental health care, including assessment, treatment, and referral where necessary.
• Safeguarding vulnerable patients, including children and adults at risk of harm.
• Coordinating patient care with nurses, pharmacists, social care professionals, paramedics and other healthcare providers.
• Providing palliative and end-of-life care where appropriate.
• Contributing to practice management, clinical audits, quality improvement, and staff supervision or training.
• Use of triage tool Anima and EMIS Web.

About us

A modern, progressive practice

Innovative ways of working, including:

• Cloud-based telephony
• Online and remote consultations
• Flexible home and remote working options
• EMIS clinical system, supported by Anima Triage and Anima Document Management

Excellent Reputation

• CQC rated 'Good' in all domains
• Top 3 practice in Berkshire West in the latest National Patient Survey (out of nearly 50 practices)
• Exemplar GP Training Practice with 2 GP registrars and medical students
• Part of the Kennet PCN

Our Team

We provide care for approximately 10,500 patients and our clinical team includes:

• 3 GP Partners
• 8 Salaried GPs
• Advanced Paramedics supporting patient care
• A skilled Treatment Room team

You'll be joining a warm, collaborative, and highly trained multidisciplinary team.

Job responsibilities

A GP acts as the first point of contact for patients, providing comprehensive, continuous, and person-centred medical care while coordinating access to wider healthcare services.

The main duties of a General Practitioner (GP) at Burdwood Surgery include, but are not limited to:

• Diagnosing and treating illnesses such as infections, chronic diseases, and minor injuries.
• Providing health advice and preventive care, including lifestyle guidance, vaccinations, and screening programmes.
• Managing long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD.
• Conducting patient consultations in person, by telephone, or online to assess symptoms and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribing medications and monitoring their effectiveness and safety.
• Referring patients to specialists, hospitals, or community services when further investigation or treatment is required.
• Performing health assessments and routine medical examinations.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring patient information is up to date.
• Supporting mental health care, including assessment, treatment, and referral where necessary.
• Safeguarding vulnerable patients, including children and adults at risk of harm.
• Coordinating patient care with nurses, pharmacists, social care professionals, paramedics and other healthcare providers.
• Providing palliative and end-of-life care where appropriate.
• Contributing to practice management, clinical audits, quality improvement, and staff supervision or training.
• Use of triage tool Anima and EMIS Web.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT).
• A recognised primary medical qualification e.g., MBBS or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration.
• National Performers List registration (England).
• Independent prescriber.
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU).
• Evidence of current validation.
• Evidence of last appraisal.
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently.
• Certificate of Completion of GP Training.

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good written presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills, competent in the use of Office and Outlook.
• Clear, polite telephone manner.
• Effective time management planning and organising.
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
• Polite, professional, and confident approach to communication with others.
• Passionate about providing great clinical care.
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
• Flexible and open to change to improve things.
• Supportive to colleagues.

Desirable

• EMIS Web Skills.
• Previous use of Anima as a triage tool.
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes.
• Experience with clinical risk management.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP.
• Experience of continued professional development.
• Experience of medicines management.

Desirable

• Experience of QOF and clinical audit.
• Experience of ICB initiatives.
• General understanding of the primary care contact.