Salaried GP 4-6 Sessions | Supportive Practice | SloughNHS

Job summary

Bharani Medical Centre is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Salaried GP to join our established and supportive clinical team in Slough.

We care for approximately 18,000 patients across three nearby sites and offer a structured working environment supported by experienced GP partners and a comprehensive multidisciplinary team.

Our digital-first working model is designed to provide clinicians with a predictable and manageable workload while maintaining high standards of patient care.

We offer approximately 15 consultations per clinical session, dedicated administrative time, no traditional duty doctor rota and infrequent home visits. Working days can be agreed in advance, with 46 sessions available.

We are particularly interested in clinically confident GPs who can work independently and manage a broad range of presentations. Previous experience working in general practice following qualification would be advantageous.

Informal discussions via Microsoft Teams are warmly encouraged.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive general medical services to registered patients, working independently while contributing to our multidisciplinary team.

Main responsibilities include:

• Undertaking approximately 15 patient consultations per clinical session, predominantly telephone-first, with face-to-face assessments when clinically appropriate.
• Assessing and managing acute presentations, chronic conditions and complex clinical problems.
• Prescribing safely, requesting investigations, reviewing results and arranging appropriate referrals.
• Managing clinical correspondence and associated tasks through Anima Documents, with dedicated administrative slots.
• Managing occasional additional urgent appointments, including childhood emergencies, according to clinical need.
• Undertaking home visits where appropriate, although these are infrequent.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records using EMIS Web, Anima and Accurx.
• Participating in clinical governance, quality improvement, safeguarding and continuing professional development.

Job description

Job Description Salaried GP

Employer: Bharani Medical Centre

Location: Slough, Berkshire

Sessions: 46 sessions per week

Contract: Salaried GP

Job summary

Bharani Medical Centre is seeking a confident, enthusiastic and experienced Salaried GP to join our established and well-supported practice in Slough.

We provide care to approximately 18,000 patients across three nearby sites, supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team of GP partners, salaried GPs, advanced nurse practitioners, clinical pharmacists, first-contact physiotherapists and administrative staff.

We operate a structured, digital-first model of care designed to support clinical autonomy, efficient working and a manageable workload. We aim to provide predictable working arrangements, with fixed working days agreed in advance and a supportive clinical environment.

We are looking for a GP who is confident working independently, demonstrates sound clinical judgement and can manage a broad range of presentations commonly encountered in general practice.

Main duties and responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities

The post-holder will provide comprehensive general medical services to registered patients, including:

• Undertaking telephone and face-to-face consultations, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management.
• Independently managing acute presentations, chronic conditions and complex clinical problems.
• Prescribing safely and cost-effectively in accordance with national and local guidance.
• Requesting, reviewing and acting upon investigations and test results.
• Making appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services.
• Providing preventative healthcare, health promotion and patient education.
• Undertaking home visits where clinically indicated.

Clinical workload and working arrangements

The practice operates a structured consultation model with the following arrangements:

• Approximately 15 patient consultations per standard clinical session.
• Dedicated administrative slots for reviewing clinical correspondence and completing associated clinical tasks.
• Occasional additional urgent or emergency appointments where clinically necessary.
• Urgent patient requests are managed through established practice triage arrangements.
• Predominantly telephone-first consultations, with face-to-face reviews arranged according to clinical need.
• Home visits are part of the role but are relatively infrequent.
• Fixed working days agreed in advance wherever possible.

The practice recognises the importance of maintaining a sustainable workload and aims to provide sufficient clinical and administrative support to enable safe and effective patient care.

Clinical administration and digital systems

Bharani Medical Centre uses EMIS Web, Anima and Accurx to support efficient clinical workflows.

We have transitioned away from the traditional Docman workflow and now manage clinical correspondence through Anima Documents.

The post-holder will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and actioning clinical correspondence allocated to them.
• Managing investigation results and relevant follow-up.
• Completing referrals, prescriptions and clinical documentation.
• Using the practices digital systems appropriately and efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records.

Dedicated administrative time is incorporated into the working schedule.

Multidisciplinary working and clinical autonomy

The post-holder will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, including GP partners, salaried GPs, advanced nurse practitioners, clinical pharmacists and first-contact physiotherapists.

Although collaborative working and clinical discussion are encouraged, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a high level of clinical independence and confidence in managing their own patients.

The post-holder should be comfortable making autonomous clinical decisions, managing uncertainty and recognising when escalation or additional advice is appropriate.

Quality, governance and patient safety

The post-holder will:

• Adhere to GMC guidance and professional standards.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement and significant event reviews.
• Support the practice in achieving QOF and other contractual requirements.
• Contribute to safeguarding responsibilities relating to children and vulnerable adults.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development and appraisal.

Education and professional development

The practice supports continuing professional development and collaborative learning.

The post-holder will be encouraged to participate in practice learning activities, clinical meetings, audit and quality improvement initiatives, and wider educational opportunities where appropriate.

Working environment

Bharani Medical Centre is part of the wider Bharani Group Practices and works collaboratively across its Slough sites.

We aim to offer a supportive and professionally rewarding working environment, with structured clinical sessions, modern digital systems and a strong emphasis on high-quality patient care.

Our salaried GP working arrangements are informed by BMA guidance and recognised contractual standards.

We welcome applications from GPs who value clinical independence, teamwork and a structured approach to delivering general practice.

About us

Bharani Medical Centre is a well-established, GP-led practice providing NHS primary care to approximately 18,000 patients across three nearby sites in Slough.

Our experienced multidisciplinary team includes GP partners, salaried GPs, advanced nurse practitioners, clinical pharmacists, first-contact physiotherapists, practice nurses and administrative colleagues.

We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centred care within a friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.

We have invested in digital systems, including EMIS Web, Anima and Accurx, to improve clinical efficiency, streamline administrative workflows and support sustainable working arrangements.

We recognise the importance of clinical independence, professional development and a healthy work-life balance. Our working arrangements are informed by BMA salaried GP guidance and recognised contractual standards.

We encourage open communication, shared learning and clinical innovation, while ensuring colleagues feel supported and valued.

We welcome clinicians who are confident, motivated and enthusiastic about contributing to a progressive general practice team.