Salaried GPNHS
Job summary
Join our supportive and forward-thinking team.
Burdwood Surgery is delighted to invite applicants for a fixed term Salaried GP to join our friendly, dynamic, and high-quality practice team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed GP, including newly or recently qualified GPs looking for a supportive environment to further develop their skills.
The role
- 4 to 8 sessions per week.
- 12-month fixed term (at least initially).
- Working closely with our clinical, managerial, and administrative teams.
- Opportunities for continued learning, development, and involvement in practice initiatives.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of a General Practitioner (GP) at Burdwood Surgery include, but are not limited to:
- Diagnosing and treating illnesses such as infections, chronic diseases, and minor injuries.
- Providing health advice and preventive care, including lifestyle guidance, vaccinations, and screening programmes.
- Managing long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD.
- Conducting patient consultations in person, by telephone, or online to assess symptoms and develop treatment plans.
- Prescribing medications and monitoring their effectiveness and safety.
- Referring patients to specialists, hospitals, or community services when further investigation or treatment is required.
- Performing health assessments and routine medical examinations.
- Maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring patient information is up to date.
- Supporting mental health care, including assessment, treatment, and referral where necessary.
- Safeguarding vulnerable patients, including children and adults at risk of harm.
- Coordinating patient care with nurses, pharmacists, social care professionals, paramedics and other healthcare providers.
- Providing palliative and end-of-life care where appropriate.
- Contributing to practice management, clinical audits, quality improvement, and staff supervision or training.
- Use of triage tool Anima and EMIS Web.
Job description
A GP acts as the first point of contact for patients, providing comprehensive, continuous, and person-centred medical care while coordinating access to wider healthcare services.
The main duties of a General Practitioner (GP) at Burdwood Surgery include, but are not limited to:
- Diagnosing and treating illnesses such as infections, chronic diseases, and minor injuries.
- Providing health advice and preventive care, including lifestyle guidance, vaccinations, and screening programmes.
- Managing long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD.
- Conducting patient consultations in person, by telephone, or online to assess symptoms and develop treatment plans.
- Prescribing medications and monitoring their effectiveness and safety.
- Referring patients to specialists, hospitals, or community services when further investigation or treatment is required.
- Performing health assessments and routine medical examinations.
- Maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring patient information is up to date.
- Supporting mental health care, including assessment, treatment, and referral where necessary.
- Safeguarding vulnerable patients, including children and adults at risk of harm.
- Coordinating patient care with nurses, pharmacists, social care professionals, paramedics and other healthcare providers.
- Providing palliative and end-of-life care where appropriate.
- Contributing to practice management, clinical audits, quality improvement, and staff supervision or training.
- Use of triage tool Anima and EMIS Web.
About us
A modern, progressive practice
Innovative ways of working, including:
- Cloud-based telephony
- Online and remote consultations
- Flexible home and remote working options
- EMIS clinical system, supported by Anima Triage and Anima Document Management
Excellent Reputation
- CQC rated 'Good' in all domains
- Top 3 practice in Berkshire West in the latest National Patient Survey (out of nearly 50 practices)
- Exemplar GP Training Practice with 2 GP registrars and medical students
- Part of the Kennet PCN
Our Team
We provide care for approximately 10,500 patients and our clinical team includes:
- 3 GP Partners
- 8 Salaried GPs
- Advanced Paramedics supporting patient care
- A skilled Treatment Room team
You'll be joining a warm, collaborative, and highly trained multidisciplinary team.