Salaried GPGP Practice

Job summary

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic GP to provide

high-quality, patient-centred care at Tottenham Health Centre. The role will

include face-to-face and telephone consultations, home visits, prescribing,

managing clinical correspondence, developing care plans, supporting disease

prevention, and maintaining accurate clinical records. The successful candidate

will work autonomously within agreed clinical guidelines, contribute to audit

and quality improvement, and play an active role in the continued development

of the practice.

The practice uses the EMIS clinical system to support safe,

efficient, and effective patient care.

Main duties of the job

In line with the timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health

Providing counselling and health education

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

Collecting data for audit purposes

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions

Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate

In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

To contribute to the development of the practice moving forward in a dynamic way.

About us

Tottenham Health Centre is a GP practice based in East Haringey, providing general medical services to around 5,500 patients under a PMS contract with NCL ICB. The practice serves a diverse local population, with patients from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

The practice is currently based in a converted building, with approved plans for a new purpose-built health centre as part of the Tottenham High Road regeneration programme.

Our philosophy is to treat patients as individuals and provide high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting a positive work-life balance for staff. We work as a supportive and collaborative team, where ideas are valued and staff are encouraged to contribute to ongoing improvements.

**Parking is available, and indemnity cover will be reimbursed on a pro-rata basis.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

£12,000 Per Session (Negotiable)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3789-26-0003

Job locations

Tottenham Health Centre

759 High Road

London

N17 8AH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: SALARIED GENERAL PRACTITIONER

REPORTS TO: THE PARTNERS (Clinically) /THE PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively)

HOURS: 4- 6 Sessions

The successful candidate must be available to work on both Monday and Tuesday. The third working day will be either Thursday or Friday, as agreed with the successful candidate.

Job Summary:

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

Clinical Responsibilities:

In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health

Providing counselling and health education

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

Collecting data for audit purposes

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions

Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate

In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety

A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice

Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation

Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records

Contributing to the summarising of patient records and Read-Coding patient data

Attending training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Reporting potential risks identified.

Probationary Period:

There will be a one year period of mutual assessment, during which time the period of notice will be one month on either side.

Notice Period:

Once the probationary period has been completed, there will be a three-month period of notice on either side to terminate the employment

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

Leadership qualities, Team player, Interest in bigger picture of General Practice e.g. PCT and PBC

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Familiarity with non-clinical areas e.g. QOF and Enhanced Services Effective communication skills IT literate Ability to interpret and embrace imposed change in a positive way

Desirable

Experience of change management and process improvement Business development skills Financial awareness

Experience

Essential

A broad range of clinical experience in primary or secondary care Exposure to management practices Experience of managing and maintaining high standards of clinical care

Desirable

Additional years of clinical experience - Rheumatology - Minor Surgery - Management of LTC LCS

Qualifications

Essential

Medical Degree MRCGP

Desirable

Post Graduate qualification in additional GPWSI

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Tottenham Health Centre - GP Surgery

Address

Tottenham Health Centre

759 High Road

London

N17 8AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tottenhamhealthcentre.co.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tottenham Health Centre - GP Surgery

Address

Tottenham Health Centre

759 High Road

London

N17 8AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tottenhamhealthcentre.co.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)