Salaried GPGP Practice

Job summary

Shefford Health Centre is situated within easy reach of

Bedford, Hitchin and Luton, while offering the benefits of a pleasant

market-town setting surrounded by beautiful Bedfordshire countryside, including

the nearby Pegsdon Hills.

The practice also benefits from convenient access to the M1

and A1(M), with excellent transport links providing easy access to the wider

region and London.

Our practice serves a growing patient population of

approximately 20,500 patients, and we are committed to maintaining

high-quality, patient-centred care while continually developing our services.

As our practice continues to grow and develop its services,

we are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and forward-thinking Salaried GP to

join our established and supportive team. The role is for 6 sessions per week,

worked across Monday, Thursday and Friday.

Main duties of the job

Clinical consultations assess, diagnose, treat and

manage patients presenting with acute, chronic and complex conditions, through

face-to-face, telephone, video and online consultations.

Prescribing and medication management prescribe

safely, review medication, monitor high-risk medicines and respond to

medication-related queries.

Long-term condition management contribute to the

management of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, respiratory

disease, mental health and other chronic conditions.

Investigations and results request appropriate

blood tests, imaging and other investigations; review results; take appropriate

action; and communicate outcomes to patients.

Referrals make appropriate referrals to secondary

care, community services and other healthcare professionals, including urgent

suspected-cancer pathways where indicated.

Clinical correspondence

Urgent and same-day care

Home visits

Clinical documentation

Safeguarding

Preventive medicine

QOF and contractual work

Clinical administration

Clinical governance Team working

Meetings and development

Professional responsibilities

About us

Shefford Health Centre is a modern, purpose-built GP practice located on the edge of the historic market town of Shefford in Central Bedfordshire.

We are a friendly, high-performing and progressive GP training practice, with a strong emphasis on education, professional development and collaborative working. We are also the lead practice for our PCN, providing opportunities to work closely with a broad multidisciplinary team.

Our clinical team includes:

5 GP Partners & 6 Salaried GPs

Paramedic support

4 Practice Nurses

3 HCAs

GP Assistants

Clinical Pharmacists

Dedicated Medicines Management Team

Reception and Administrative teams

Additional PCN multidisciplinary team members

We utilise Rapid Health's AI-supported triage system to help manage demand effectively and support our clinicians in delivering safe and efficient patient care.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1899-26-0002

Job locations

The Shefford Health Centre

Robert Lucas Drive

Shefford

Bedfordshire

SG17 5FS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical consultations assess, diagnose, treat and

manage patients presenting with acute, chronic and complex conditions, through

face-to-face, telephone, video and online consultations.

Prescribing and medication management prescribe

safely, review medication, monitor high-risk medicines and respond to

medication-related queries.

Long-term condition management contribute to the

management of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, respiratory

disease, mental health and other chronic conditions.

Investigations and results request appropriate

blood tests, imaging and other investigations; review results; take appropriate

action; and communicate outcomes to patients.

Referrals make appropriate referrals to secondary

care, community services and other healthcare professionals, including urgent

suspected-cancer pathways where indicated.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GMC registration

Desirable

To have a good knowledge of diabetes or other LTC

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

Shefford Health Centre

Address

The Shefford Health Centre

Robert Lucas Drive

Shefford

Bedfordshire

SG17 5FS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sheffordhealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Shefford Health Centre

Address

The Shefford Health Centre

Robert Lucas Drive

Shefford

Bedfordshire

SG17 5FS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sheffordhealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)