Salaried GPNHS

Job summary

We are looking for a dedicated GP to join our team for a regular session every Friday. This is an excellent opportunity for a GP seeking a consistent weekly session within a well-organised practice, with the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and provide continuity of care to our registered patient population.

You will provide a broad range of clinical services, including face-to-face and telephone consultations, management of acute and chronic conditions, prescribing, referrals and long-term condition reviews. You will work closely with our GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants and administrative team to ensure patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care.

We value teamwork, open communication and professional development, and encourage our clinicians to contribute to clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.

If you are a patient-focused GP with experience in UK general practice and are looking for a regular Friday commitment in a supportive environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Join us and make a valued contribution to the care and wellbeing of our patients.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve delivering a mix of face-to-face and telephone consultations, responding to acute presentations, reviewing patients with ongoing health needs and supporting the effective management of long-term conditions. You will use your clinical judgement to develop appropriate management plans, prescribe safely and arrange referrals or further investigations when required.

Th GP will work closely with the wider practice team to ensure patients receive coordinated and holistic care, while maintaining high standards of clinical documentation, patient safety and continuity of care.

The GP will also be expected to maintain high standards of documentation and patient safety, including appropriate safety-netting, safeguarding and confidentiality.

Job description

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic GP to join our friendly and supportive team for a regular session every Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based GP services to patients
• Undertake a mixture of face-to-face and telephone consultations
• Assess, diagnose and manage a broad range of acute and chronic conditions
• Provide continuity of care and develop effective management plans for patients
• Prescribe safely and appropriately in line with current guidance
• Make appropriate referrals and arrange further investigations where required
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
• Provide appropriate clinical advice, safety-netting and follow-up.

About us

Portobello Medical Centre is a patient-focused GP practice committed to providing safe, accessible and high-quality primary care to our registered patient population.

We have a friendly and supportive team who value collaboration, open communication and a positive working environment. Our GPs work closely with nurses, healthcare assistants and administrative colleagues, creating a team approach to patient care and the day-to-day running of the practice.

We believe that a supportive workplace enables clinicians to provide their best care. We encourage teamwork, professional responsibility and the sharing of knowledge and ideas, while maintaining high standards of clinical care, confidentiality and patient safety.

Working with us offers the opportunity to become part of a well-organised practice where your contribution is valued. The regular Friday session provides consistency and the opportunity to develop familiarity with the practice team and patient population, supporting continuity of care.