Salaried GP - Fixed TermGP Practice

Job summary

Are you a dedicated and passionate GP seeking a fulfilling career?

Look no further?

Our ever-growing practice in the West of Southampton with its rich maritime heritage is inviting applications for a Salaried GP to join our dedicated team.

We are looking for an individual willing to fulfil a 6-month contract, 4 sessions a week, with a view to an indefinite extension to join our experienced team of 7 partners and 5 fellow Salaried GPs.

Main duties of the job

The Salaried GP will provide high quality, patient centred clinical care with responsibility for their own personal patient list. This includes managing ongoing clinical needs, continuity of care, and proactive follow up for patients under their name.

Core Responsibilities

Clinical Decision Making & Autonomy

Independent assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, with responsibility for safe, evidence based clinical practice and appropriate referral or escalation.

Blood Test Result Handling

Timely review, interpretation, and actioning of pathology results, including communicating outcomes to patients and arranging follow up investigations or appointments with support.

DocMan & Clinical Workflow Management

Efficient processing of incoming clinical correspondence, ensuring actions are completed accurately and within agreed timeframes with support from care co-ordinators, workflow team and GPAs.

Patient Consultations

Delivery of face to face, telephone, and online consultations, providing acute, chronic, and preventative care.

Record Keeping & Compliance

Maintaining accurate, comprehensive clinical records within GMC standards, practice policies, and local/national guidelines whilst utilising scribe facilities to assist.

Team Contribution

Participation in clinical and weekly educational meetings, MDT discussions, and collaborative working.

Practice Support

Contributing to practice development, QOF achievement, audits, and quality improvement initiatives where appropriate.

About us

Cheviot Road & Shirley Avenue Surgery is a busy, patient-focused GP practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. We serve a diverse population of 15,500 patients with a wide range of health needs, and our team works collaboratively to provide safe, accessible, and compassionate healthcare. Our organisation is built on strong clinical leadership and management, a supportive administrative structure, and a culture that values professionalism, respect, and continuous improvement.

We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of clinical governance, operational efficiency, and patient experience. Our reception, administrative, nursing, and clinical teams work closely together to ensure that every patient receives timely, appropriate care and that our services run smoothly day to day. As a training-oriented and learning-focused practice, we encourage staff development, reflective practice, and open communication, recognising that a well-supported team is essential to delivering excellent care.

Cheviot Road & Shirley Avenue Surgery is committed to being a welcoming, inclusive environment for both patients and staff. We aim to foster a workplace culture where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute to the ongoing improvement of our services.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12,000 a session

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0353-26-0009

Job locations

1 Cheviot Road

Southampton

SO16 4AH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Salaried GP will provide high quality, patient centred clinical care within the practice, holding responsibility for a defined personal patient list and contributing to the wider clinical team. The postholder will work autonomously, exercising independent clinical judgement while adhering to practice policies, GMC standards, and national guidance.

Key Responsibilities

Personal Patient List Management

Provide continuity of care for an allocated personal list of patients.

Undertake proactive management of longterm conditions, medication reviews, and followup of ongoing clinical issues.

Maintain oversight of patient needs, ensuring timely intervention and safe clinical decisionmaking.

Clinical Autonomy & Decision Making

Independently assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.

Initiate appropriate investigations, referrals, and treatment plans.

Exercise professional judgement and accountability in all clinical encounters.

Blood Test Result Handling

Review, interpret, and action pathology results in a timely and safe manner.

Communicate results to patients, arrange followup tests, and ensure appropriate clinical escalation where required.

Docman & Clinical Correspondence

Process incoming clinical correspondence, including hospital letters, discharge summaries, and tasks.

Ensure actions are completed accurately, promptly, and in line with practice protocols.

Consultations & Clinical Delivery

Provide facetoface, telephone, and digital consultations.

Deliver evidencebased care, including preventative health advice, chronic disease management, and acute presentations.

Maintain highquality clinical documentation in accordance with GMC and practice standards.

Team Working & Practice Contribution

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including nurses, HCAs, reception, and administrative staff.

Participate in clinical meetings, MDT discussions, and case reviews.

Support practice quality improvement, audits, QOF delivery, and service development initiatives.

Governance & Compliance

Adhere to practice policies, safeguarding requirements, infection control standards, and information governance protocols.

Contribute to a culture of safety, learning, and continuous improvement.

Professional Requirements

GMC registered medical practitioner with licence to practise.

Commitment to high quality, patient centred care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in general practice or equivalent primary care environment.

Ability to independently assess, diagnose, and manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions.

Competence in reviewing and actioning blood test results, pathology reports, and clinical correspondence.

Experience managing a personal patient list or delivering continuity of care.

Strong understanding of safeguarding, infection control, and clinical governance.

Desirable

Experience contributing to QOF, audits, or quality improvement projects.

Familiarity with EMIS Web or similar clinical systems.

Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

Essential

GMCregistered medical practitioner with a licence to practise.

Evidence of ongoing CPD in line with GMC requirements.

MRCGP or equivalent experience.

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

Cheviot Road Surgery

Address

1 Cheviot Road

Southampton

SO16 4AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cheviot Road Surgery

Address

1 Cheviot Road

Southampton

SO16 4AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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