Salaried GPGP Practice

Job summary

We are looking for a compassionate GP to join our team, dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and able to work confidently and effectively in a fast-paced primary care setting. We are one of the largest GP practices in the Canterbury area, caring for over 21,000 patients across three sites: Northgate Medical Practice, Chartham Surgery and Blean Surgery.

Key Information

Sessions: To be confimed

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Transport: A full driving licence and access to your own transport are essential, as the role requires travel across all three sites.

Training Practice

As a Health Education England-approved training practice, we regularly welcome GP registrars, along with nursing, physiotherapy and Kent & Medway medical students, and have a strong culture of learning and development throughout the practice. Since Kent & Medway Medical School opened in 2020, with a clear focus on community-based training, we have been pleased to support that approach, with all of our clinicians involved in teaching and mentoring students. We are also committed to supporting our GPs to develop their own specialist interests and continue to grow within their roles.

Main duties of the job

In accordance with the agreed practice

timetable/clinics, undertake a variety of duties including face-to-face and

telephone consultations, eConsults, home visits, and the timely management of

queries, paperwork, and correspondence.

Make professional, autonomous decisions in

relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other

healthcare workers within the organisation

Assess the healthcare needs of patients

Screen patients for disease risk factors and

early signs of illness

Develop care plans in consultation with patients

and in line with current practice disease management protocols

Provide appropriate counselling and health

education

Refer patients to other care providers as appropriate

Record clear consultation

notes to practice standards

Compile and issue computer-generated acute and

repeat prescriptions, prescribing in accordance with the practice protocols

Collect data for audit purposes

Undertake all normal duties and responsibilities

associated with a GP working within primary care

About us

Northgate

Medical Practice is one of the largest GP practices in the Canterbury area,

caring for over 21,000 patients across three sites, Northgate Medical Practice,

Chartham Surgery, and Blean Surgery.

Our

clinical team consists of 5 Partners, 7 Salaried GPs, 3 Advanced Clinical

Practitioners, 6 Nurses, and 7 Healthcare Assistants, supported by eight

administrative departments. As part of the Canterbury North Primary Care

Network (PCN), we have additional support from the Home Visiting Team, Mental

Health Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Clinical Pharmacists, and a Social

Prescribing Team.

We are

committed to providing the highest quality care for our registered patients and

for those referred into our specialist clinics, which include ophthalmology,

audiology, ENT, dermatology, family planning, and minor-ops. As a Health

Education England approved training practice, we regularly host GP registrars

alongside nursing, physiotherapy, and Kent & Medway medical students.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0461-26-0012

Job locations

1 Northgate

Canterbury

Kent

CT1 1WL

United Kingdom

Blean Surgery

11 Tyler Hill Road

Blean

Canterbury

Kent

CT2 9HP

United Kingdom

Chartham Surgery

Parish Road

Chartham

Canterbury

Kent

CT4 7JU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Other Responsibilities

Maintain awareness of and compliance with all

relevant practice policies and guidelines, including prescribing,

confidentiality, data protection, and health and safety

Contribute to evaluation, audit, and clinical

standard setting within the organisation

Contribute to the development of computer-based

patient records and the summarising and read-coding of patient data

Attend training and events organised by the

practice or other agencies, where appropriate

Demonstrate a commitment to learning

and evidence-based best practice

Personal & Professional Development

Maintain continued education and training by

attending relevant courses and study days to meet professional development

requirements

Attend and participate in any training

programmes provided by the practice

Take ownership of personal development, actively

managing learning and performance through an annual performance review

Support colleagues by sharing skills and

knowledge with those working in similar roles

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

MRCGP or equivalent CCT in General 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.

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

Northgate Medical Practice

Address

1 Northgate

Canterbury

Kent

CT1 1WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northgatemedicalpractice.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northgate Medical Practice

Address

1 Northgate

Canterbury

Kent

CT1 1WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northgatemedicalpractice.com (Opens in a new tab)