Salaried GP - FTC

Southend Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and forward‑thinking General Practitioner to join our dedicated and progressive team on a fixed‑term salaried basis. This role is offered on 4 sessions per week, from 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated GP who is passionate about delivering high‑quality patient care and wants to be part of a supportive practice that embraces innovation, research, education, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.

At Southend Medical Centre, we believe exceptional healthcare begins with exceptional people. We foster a positive and collaborative working environment where clinicians are empowered to develop professionally while making a meaningful difference to the lives of our patients and the community.

As a salaried GP, you will work as part of our multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, and patient‑centred care to our registered population.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering routine and urgent GP consultations via face‑to‑face and telephone appointments.
• Managing patient care through our established online consultation systems and digital workflows.
• Prescribing safely in accordance with local and national guidelines.
• Managing clinical workflow and administrative responsibilities, including:
• Reviewing and actioning correspondence
• Processing pathology and investigation results
• Managing clinical tasks
• Making appropriate referrals in line with best clinical practice and local pathway
• Reviewing and signing repeat prescriptions within allocated administration time.
• Working collaboratively with health and social care professionals to deliver integrated patient care.
• Supporting colleagues and contributing to the achievement of practice objectives, including quality improvement initiatives, QOF, and clinical governance activities.

About us

In addition, we are proud to be:

• A highly supportive and welcoming team
• A training practice committed to developing future healthcare professionals
• An active research practice involved in improving patient outcomes
• A multicultural and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated
• Focused on providing outstanding patient care while embracing innovation

What We Offer

• Supportive and approachable clinical leadership
• Friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team
• Modern systems and established workflows
• Opportunities to participate in teaching and research
• Inclusive and values‑driven workplace culture
• Commitment to professional development and wellbeing

Join Us

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity within a progressive and patient‑focused practice where your contribution will be valued, we would love to hear from you.

Salary in line with BMA salaried GP contract.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
• Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
• Be on the NHSE medical performers list

Experience

• Eligibility to work as a GP within UK General Practice.
• Ability to provide safe, evidence‑based and person‑centred care.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience in managing acute, chronic, urgent, and complex presentations.
• Confidence in interpreting investigations, inc. laboratory and radiology results.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and time‑management skills.
• Commitment to maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Knowledge of and adherence to professional standards, safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection, infection prevention, and clinical governance requirements.

Additional experience

• Enjoy collaborative working within a modern primary care team.
• Are enthusiastic about digital healthcare and innovative models of care.
• Share our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive 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.

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