General Practitioner

Closing date: 14 August 2026

Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Salaried GP to join our team on a fixed term basis for maternity cover. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking flexibility within a supportive and innovative environment.

Main duties of the job
All patient contacts are triaged by experienced clinicians using AccuRx to ensure patients are directed to the most appropriate specialist. You will manage the workload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered patients. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and be involved in practice meetings, learning development and take an interest in the future development of the practice.

About us
We are a large, friendly practice with a strong focus on both patient care and staff wellbeing. We have recently undergone very positive changes, including implementing BMA Safe Working Guidance and investing significantly in our team. We aim to continue progressing as an innovative and supportive practice. On site parking available, BMA model 15 minute appointments, low administrative workload due to effective systems (including Abtrace support, Full-time pharmacist and pharmacy team support and referrals team). Dedicated paramedic/CMT home visiting service, EMIS clinical system. We have a dedicated administration team reducing letters, CQC rated Good on all indicators and support for your professional development.

Date posted: 25 June 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £12,480 to £12,792 a session
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: A0964-26-0004
Job locations: Glenlyn Medical Centre, 14 Raphael Drive, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0EB, United Kingdom

Job description
Fixed-Term Salaried General GP
Maternity Cover
Working Time
32 hours per week
Contract Length
12-month contract (with option to extend)
Employer
Glenlyn Medical Centre
Base Site
Giggs Hill Surgery (Emberbrook Centre), Thames Ditton
Working pattern:
Practice based, combining face-to-face & telephone consultations
Job Share
Job share applications welcome

Job Summary
Glenlyn Medical Centre is pleased to invite applications from enthusiastic and patient-focused General Practitioners to join the team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover. This role is for 32 hours per week and is offered on an initial 12-month contract with the option to extend. The post is practice based at Giggs Hill Surgery, the local site name for the Emberbrook Centre in Thames Ditton. The site operates as an integrated part of Glenlyn Medical Centre, benefitting from shared leadership, governance arrangements, clinical systems, and a unified team culture. The role offers a rewarding mix of face-to-face and telephone consultations, delivering high-quality care within a supportive and forward-thinking practice aligned with BMA and Local Medical Committee (LMC) guidance on sustainable and professional GP working.

About the Practice
Glenlyn Medical Centre is a well-established NHS GP practice serving the communities of East Molesey and Thames Ditton. The practice operates across two sites, offering continuity of care and a strong sense of team identity. Glenlyn is committed to relationship-based general practice, clinical professionalism, and transparent, supportive employment practices. Clinicians are encouraged to practice broad medicine within a culture of respect, collaboration, and shared responsibility. The practice is part of the East Elmbridge Primary Care Network, combining collaborative working with a strong focus on practice-based care.

The Role
The successful candidate will deliver the full range of general practice services, providing high-quality primary medical care through a balanced mix of face-to-face and telephone consultations within a practice-based model. The role includes participation in the Duty GP rota for one day per week, delivered within a structured and supportive framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive general medical care including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up
• Managing acute presentations, same-day demand, and undifferentiated illness
• Delivering ongoing care for patients with long-term conditions and complex health needs
• Undertaking Duty GP responsibilities one day per week with appropriate support
• Reviewing and actioning investigations, correspondence, and clinical tasks
• Prescribing safely and effectively in line with national and local guidance
• Contributing to safeguarding, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary teamwork
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical records

Ways of Working (BMA / LMC Aligned)

• Clearly defined contracted hours and responsibilities
• Open and transparent workload planning
• Strong administrative and clinical support
• Professional autonomy within a robust governance framework
• Safe, well-designed systems of working
• A collegiate, respectful, and supportive working environment

Digital Systems and Innovation
Glenlyn embraces innovation that enhances clinical care and supports GP wellbeing. Digital tools such as Abtrace and Tortus AVT support clinical documentation, decision-making, and efficiency. Full training and ongoing support are provided.

Further Information and Informal Enquiries
For further information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact:
Mr Joseph Todd
Managing Director, Glenlyn Medical Centre
Email: josephtodd@nhs.net
Website: www.glenlynmedicalcentre.nhs.uk

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GMC registration with a licence to practice;
• Inclusion on the NHS GP Performers List;

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience.

Experience
Essential

• Confidence using digital clinical systems;
• In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence based healthcare;
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions;
• Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information;
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care;
• Recognise priorities when problem solving and indentify deviations from the normal pattern and when referrals to specialists necessary;
• Able to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team;
• Willingness to participate in Duty GP responsibilities;

Desirable

• Experience of working in a UK GP Practice;
• Experience of working in primary care

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).