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General PractitionerNHS

Chelmsford, CM2 7PY Permanent £99,000 to £112,500
Posted 16 September 2026 Closing date 30 September 2026
Chelmsford Rail Station (1 mile, direct) Upminster Underground Station (15.2 miles, direct) Beaulieu Park Railway Station (2.6 miles, direct)

Job summary

Job title: General Practitioner Location: Sutherland Lodge Salary: Up to £112,500 FTE depending on experience Hours: 6 hours per week; Fridays 12:00-18:00 Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience. At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE. Caring We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future. Ambitious Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care. Resourceful Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services. Excellence We strive to do the best we can do and be the best

Main duties of the job

The General Practitioner role at Operose Health is a key position responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care to patients registered at the GP surgery. The successful candidate will work closely with clinical leads and the local practice team to support the surgeries' operational plan. This includes participation in clinical governance and contribution to improving health outcomes through audits and the Quality and Outcomes Framework. The role demands adherence to the highest personal and professional standards, specifically those set out by the General Medical Council (GMC). Responsibilities include consultation sessions (in-person and by video), telephone triage, medication reviews, prescription signing, home visits, and more. Ideal candidates need current registration with GMC and NHS performers list, GP accreditation, and experience. A sound understanding of clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb is also desirable. A competitive salary and extensive benefits package are offered, including full indemnity cover, study leave, and several employee well-being services.

Job description

Job title:General Practitioner

Location: Sutherland Lodge

Salary:Up to £112,500 FTE depending on experience

Hours:6 hours per week; Fridays 12:00-18:00

Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.

At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE.

Caring

We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.

Ambitious

Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.

Resourceful

Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.

Excellence

We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.

Main Responsibilities: As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include:

  • To deliver high quality clinical care to the patients registered and attending the GP surgery and to work closely with the clinical leads and local practice team to support the delivery of the surgeries operational plan.
  • You will strive to maintain qualify within the practice ensuring participation in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in qualify health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework and contributing to the practice achieving other qualify standards to include CQC standards.
  • To provide clinical care to patients as described in the job plan and in line with the total triage model. This will include consultation sessions (both in person and by video), telephone triage, correspondence, results, medication reviews and prescription signing and other clinical administration,safeguarding lead, medicals, reports, home visits, surgery meetings and on-call (excluding out of hours).
  • To adhere to the highest personal and professional standards as set out by the GMC and to put individual patient care as your priority.
  • Working with the Practice Manager and site clinical lead to support the development, delivery and review of the surgery action plan including list growth, patient satisfaction levels, QOF, enhanced services, KPI targets, resource profile and cost management.

Ideal Candidate: What we look for in new colleagues:

  • Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list and engaged in regular clinical work.
  • An experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent experience.
  • Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services.
  • Sound knowledge of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs and use of appropriate coding.
  • Ideally have a working knowledge of clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb.

Package Description: How well support you:

  • Annual salary of up to £112,500 depending on experience and £11,000 per session for newly qualified GPs.
  • Full indemnity cover.
  • Six weeks annual leave and one week study leave pro rata.
  • Support for SPIN fellowship applications.
  • Support with a Tier 2 visa if required, subject to approval by the GMC and GP Performers List.
  • Full financial and practical support to become F2 supervisor/GP Trainer with associated income benefits.
  • The benefits of working with an at scale provider of primary care means that we lots of opportunities for our colleagues to specialise and develop.
  • Car benefit scheme specialising in electric vehicles.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Travel season ticket loans
  • Discount cards.
  • Employee wellbeing services including free yoga videos and employee wellbeing app.

About us

Operose Health, a provider of local primary care services, aims to improve access, outcomes, and patient experience on a large scale. At Operose Health, staff members are not merely employees; they are regarded as partners in healthcare delivery, expected to embody the company's valuesCaring, Ambitious, Resourceful, and Excellence. The organization prioritizes supporting its employees through various benefits, such as full indemnity cover and study leave, aiming to make staff as competent and motivated as possible. Employee wellbeing is also considered paramount, with services like free yoga videos and a dedicated employee wellbeing app available. Operose Health seeks to create an environment of support, development, and specialization within primary care, fostering an atmosphere where colleagues feel valued and empowered. The opportunity to work in a dynamic, evolving field calls for creative and agile thinkers, dedicated to lifelong learning and improving service quality, which aligns well with the company's goals.

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