A NEW opportunity has opened at The Elms Surgery in Watford for a permanent 6-session Salaried GP, offering not just a role but a pathway to meaningful career progression.
The practice offers a supportive working environment with regular lunchtime tutorials and weekly clinical meetings. There are also opportunities to be involved in teaching medical students and postgraduate PA students, with plans to pursue training practice status in the future.
Were looking for a motivated and compassionate GP who is keen to grow, contribute, and shape their career in our practice. Whether your interests lie in elderly care, safeguarding, or teaching and training, your expertise will be welcomed and supported.
Salary is negotiable and dependent on experience.
Main duties of the job As a Salaried GP, you will manage a varied caseload, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a broad range of health needs in a primary care setting. This includes a mix of face-to-face and remote consultations, clinical decision-making, prescribing, and maintaining accurate patient records, while working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities also include supporting a small 22-bed care home, undertaking PA reviews, and contributing to education and training within the practice. You will take part in practice meetings and clinical discussions, with opportunities to support service improvement and take a lead role in areas such as Adult or Child Safeguarding.
About us Our surgery is a town centre practice serving approximately 9000 patients, offering a well-connected and convenient location with excellent access to the M25 and M1, as well as overground and underground rail links. Watford provides an attractive place to work and live, with local amenities including Cassiobury Park, highly regarded primary and secondary schools, and the Harlequin Shopping Centre.
We have a strong multidisciplinary team comprising GPs, Physician Associates, Clinical Pharmacist, First Contact Physiotherapist, Social Prescribers, a nursing team, and experienced administrative and reception staff. We use the EMIS clinical system, with workflow supported by care coordinators and a dedicated referrals team to help manage workload efficiently. On-site parking is available for both staff and patients.
We are a registered sponsor and can offer work permits where required. Early applications are encouraged, as the vacancy may close once sufficient interest has been received.
Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities Clinical Duties
Provide general medical services to registered patients, including:
Routine, urgent, and same-day appointments
Telephone and online consultations
Home visits where required
Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions
Prescribe medications safely and appropriately
Refer patients to secondary care and community services as needed
Review and act on test results, correspondence, and clinical tasks
Participate in chronic disease management and health promotion
Contribute to safeguarding adults and children in line with local policies
Clinical support Physician Associates and other healthcare professionals in the practice.
Administrative Duties
Process clinical correspondence and results in a timely manner
Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities
Practice & Team Working
Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and the wider MDT
Participate in practice meetings and training sessions
Support the training and supervision of students, trainees, or allied staff where appropriate
Contribute to the development of practice services and pathways
Governance & Professional Development
Comply with GMC standards, revalidation, and appraisal requirements
Adhere to practice, and NHS policies and procedures
Engage in continuing professional development
Participate in clinical governance, significant event analysis, and safeguarding training
Person Specification Experience
Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
Be on the NHSE medical performers list
Newly qualified GP's (ARRS GP's) will be considered as well as experienced GP's.
Qualifications
Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
Be on the NHSE medical performers list
Interests in Frailty, Teaching & Training, Safeguarding or Chronic Disease.
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.
Depending on experienceARRS/NON ARRS Funded depending of experience of candidate
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