Salaried GP, 6 sessions, 12 month fixed termNHS

Job summary

The Ridgeway Surgery in Harrow is seeking a salaried GP for six sessions per week on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The sessions are required on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Join a multidisciplinary team where you can contribute to patient care and help shape how we deliver our services. We are a training practice, rated Good in all areas by the CQC, with a strong focus on collaborative working, digital transformation and improving access for patients.

You will work alongside GP partners, salaried GPs, advanced clinical practitioners, pharmacists, nurses and our wider care team. This is an opportunity to bring your experience and ideas to a practice actively developing its services.

The appointment is fixed term while we review our longer-term clinical staffing needs in light of anticipated neighbourhood service developments, premises plans and our financial position. This review will inform whether future provision involves salaried GP role or a different level of clinical capacity. Extension or a permanent salaried appointment cannot be guaranteed.

We welcome applications from GPs who enjoy working collaboratively and want to contribute to the next stage of our practices development.

Main duties of the job

You will provide high-quality general medical care across six sessions per week, working on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. These working days are required to meet the practices clinical cover needs.

Your work will include face-to-face, telephone and online consultations, managing acute presentations and ongoing conditions, alongside prevention and health promotion.

You will undertake the clinical administration associated with patient care, including reviewing results and correspondence, prescribing and making referrals, supported by our multidisciplinary team.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure safe, coordinated care, contributing to clinical discussions, safeguarding and quality improvement. We welcome your ideas for improving services and making effective use of digital tools.

The role will include home visits where clinically appropriate and opportunities to contribute to teaching and supervision, according to your experience and interests.

Job description

Job title: Salaried General Practitioner

Employer: The Ridgeway Surgery, Harrow

Contract: 12-month fixed-term employment contract

Hours: Six sessions per week, worked on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Location: The Ridgeway Surgery and Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre Accountable to: The GP Partners

Purpose of the role

To provide safe, effective and patient-centred general medical services, working collaboratively with the practices multidisciplinary team. The postholder will assess and manage acute and ongoing health problems, support prevention and health promotion, and contribute to the quality and development of practice services.

The six sessions must be worked on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to meet the practices clinical cover requirements.

Clinical responsibilities

Undertake face-to-face, telephone and online consultations, using clinical judgement to determine the appropriate consultation method and any need for further assessment. Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute illness and long-term conditions. Develop management plans with patients, taking account of their preferences, circumstances and clinical needs. Recognise clinical deterioration and arrange urgent assessment or escalation where appropriate. Provide clear safety-netting advice and arrange appropriate follow-up. Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate, in accordance with practice arrangements. Make appropriate referrals and coordinate care with other healthcare professionals and services. Support preventative care, screening, immunisation and health promotion. Prescribe safely and effectively, taking account of current guidance, local formularies and individual patient needs. Support continuity of care and effective handover of outstanding clinical issues. Work within professional competence and seek advice or support when required.

Clinical administration

Maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records using the practices electronic clinical system. Review and act on investigation results, clinical correspondence and other information requiring GP input. Complete referrals, prescriptions, reports and other clinical documentation appropriately and promptly. Manage allocated clinical tasks and ensure that outstanding actions are followed up or handed over safely. Use clinical coding appropriately to support patient care, record quality and practice reporting. Follow practice processes for medication reviews, repeat prescribing and monitoring. Maintain confidentiality and handle patient information in accordance with practice policies and applicable requirements.

Teamworking and service delivery

Work collaboratively with GP partners, other GPs, advanced clinical practitioners, pharmacists, nurses, healthcare assistants, care navigators and administrative colleagues. Contribute to clinical meetings, case discussions and effective communication across the team. Provide appropriate clinical advice to colleagues within the scope of the role. Support coordinated care for patients with complex needs and those receiving input from multiple services. Contribute to the effective operation of the practices appointment and access arrangements. Use practice systems and digital tools appropriately, undertaking relevant training. Participate in agreed arrangements for urgent clinical cover during contracted sessions.

Safeguarding and professional responsibilities

Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns involving children and adults. Follow local safeguarding pathways and practice procedures, documenting concerns and actions clearly. Maintain professional registration, appropriate indemnity arrangements and eligibility to practise as a GP. Work in accordance with GMC professional standards and relevant clinical guidance. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and respect patients dignity, autonomy and individual needs. Promote equality and respond sensitively to patients from different backgrounds. Raise concerns about patient safety or professional practice through appropriate channels. Follow practice policies relating to infection prevention, health and safety, confidentiality and information governance.

Quality improvement and clinical governance

Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement relevant to the role and practice priorities. Contribute to significant event reviews and learning from complaints, incidents and patient feedback. Support the delivery of evidence-based care and agreed clinical standards. Contribute to improvements in access, prescribing, long-term condition management and coordination of care. Engage constructively with changes to services and working arrangements. Support the practice in maintaining the quality and safety of its services.

Learning and development

Maintain continuing professional development and engage with appraisal and revalidation requirements. Complete mandatory training relevant to the role. Identify learning needs and discuss development opportunities with the practice. Contribute to teaching and supervision where agreed and appropriate to experience, competence and any required accreditation. Share relevant learning with colleagues.

Fixed-term nature of the appointment

This is a 12-month fixed-term appointment while the practice reviews its longer-term clinical staffing requirements. The review will take account of anticipated neighbourhood service developments, premises plans and the practices financial position.

The outcome will inform whether future clinical provision involves salaried GP roles, partnership or a different level of clinical capacity. Extension of this contract or a permanent salaried appointment cannot be guaranteed. Any proposal concerning renewal or the ending of employment will be considered in accordance with the contract and applicable employment law.

General

This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the post. Duties may be reviewed by discussion to reflect service developments and practice needs, while remaining appropriate to the role, professional competence and contracted hours.

About us

The Ridgeway Surgery is a GP training practice in Harrow, providing care from our main surgery and our branch at Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre. We were rated Good in all areas by the CQC in 2026.

Our multidisciplinary team includes GP partners, salaried GPs, advanced clinical practitioners, clinical pharmacists, nurses, healthcare assistants and care navigators, supported by our administrative and management teams.

We value collaborative working, clear communication and a practical approach to solving problems. Colleagues bring different skills and perspectives, helping us provide coordinated care and respond to the needs of our patients.

We are actively developing our services, with a focus on access, long-term condition management and effective use of digital tools. As a training practice, we also support learning and the development of future healthcare professionals.

Joining us offers the opportunity to contribute your ideas, work alongside an experienced team and help shape the practices next stage of development.