Salaried GPGP Practice

Job summary

Colne Medical Centre is looking for a salaried GP to join their busy practice, covering 6-8 week. This would include one duty-GP day a week.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and patient-focused clinician who enjoys working as part of a team and shares our commitment to providing excellent care. Working as part of our multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to support and care for a diverse patient group.

Main duties of the job

The role will include all general duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care, as well as:

Undertaking 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, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion;

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

Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems;

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness;

Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols;

Providing health education;

Recording clear consultation notes to agreed standards;

Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements;

Delivering enhanced services;

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions;

All general duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

About us

We are a friendly, forward-thinking and community-minded practice with a strong focus on delivering high-quality care to our patients.

We are proud to be:

Rated Good by the CQC

High achievers in QOF, reflecting our commitment to high standards and quality patient care

Recipients of positive GP Patient Survey results, demonstrating the value our patients place on the service and care we provide

An active member of Tendring Primary Care Network (PCN)

A supportive and welcoming team that values collaboration, staff wellbeing and professional development

A practice with strong links to our local community

This is an opportunity to join an established, supportive practice where your contribution will be valued and where you can play an important role in continuing to deliver high-quality care to our patients and community.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

• depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

29948

Job locations

40 Station Road

Brightlingsea

Essex

CO7 0DT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Fully qualified GP with GMC registration

Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)

Be on the NHSE medical performers list

All candidates should have the following skills:

Essential

Good understanding and experience of chronic disease management, and primary prevention and screening services;

Ability to take responsibility for your own career development, learning and performance and are responsible for ensuring that all your mandatory training is in date;

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

Commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice;

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a confidential manner.

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

40 Station Road

Brightlingsea

Essex

CO7 0DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

40 Station Road

Brightlingsea

Essex

CO7 0DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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