Join Yeading Medical Centre as a Salaried GP and become part of a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking practice committed to delivering outstanding patient care to our local community.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate GP to work autonomously while being fully supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team. You will provide high-quality clinical care to a diverse patient population, helping to shape and develop services that meet the needs of our patients.
At Yeading Medical Centre, we value collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. You will play an active role within the practice team, contributing to clinical leadership, mentoring and supporting colleagues, and helping drive quality improvement across the organisation.
We are looking for a GP who is passionate about patient-centred care, works to high professional standards, and enjoys being part of a positive and inclusive team environment. In return, we offer a welcoming practice culture, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a real difference within our community.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive practice team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to our registered population, delivering services in line with the GMS contract and current clinical guidance.
The role includes assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, providing health promotion advice, supporting self-care, and delivering effective long-term condition management. The postholder will be responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records, safe and cost-effective prescribing, timely processing of referrals and correspondence, and working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
The Salaried GP will contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, QOF achievement, and the development of practice services. There will be opportunities to support anticipatory care planning, teaching, and wider practice development.
Applicants must demonstrate excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills, with a commitment to continuous professional development, appraisal, and revalidation. The ability to work flexibly as part of a team and contribute positively to a culture of continuous improvement is essential.
The successful candidate will work closely with clinical and non-clinical colleagues and external healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients.
About us
At Yeading Medical Centre, we are proud to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse and vibrant community of approximately 7,000 patients. We are a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking practice that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, physicians associates, gp assistants, social prescribers, and a dedicated reception and administrative team who work collaboratively to deliver safe and effective care. We foster a positive and inclusive environment where staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to develop professionally.
We are committed to maintaining a strong team ethos with open communication, mutual respect, and a shared focus on delivering excellent patient outcomes. The practice promotes a healthy work-life balance and encourages learning, development, and career progression.
Benefits of working with us include a supportive clinical team, regular meetings and peer support, opportunities for professional development, strong multidisciplinary and PCN working, and a welcoming practice culture focused on staff wellbeing and continuous improvement.
Yeading Medical Centre offers an excellent opportunity to work within a dedicated team and make a meaningful difference to the local community.
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in delivering health services.
a.The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
b.The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
c.To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines
d.Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
e.Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
f.Effective management of long-term conditions
g.To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
h.Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
i.Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
j.Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
k.Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
l.Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
m.Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
n.Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
o.Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
p.Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
q.Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
r.Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
s.Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
t.Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
u.Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
v.Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
w.Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
x.To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
y.There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
Person Specification
Qualifications
Qualifications and Eligibility
Qualified GP
MRCGP
Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
Full GMC registration
Performers List registration noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation [delete as appropriate]
Conforms to the National Performers List and is able to perform any such service as detailed within Regulation 24 of the National Health Service (Performers Lists) (England) Regulations 2013.
Evidence of current validation
Evidence of last appraisal
Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Experience
Experience of working in a primary care environment
Experience of providing home visits
Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
General understanding of the primary care contract
Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge
Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GP colleagues
Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnose
Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Understanding of the local pathology tests processes and the ability to processing the results with advising patients accordingly
Ability to assess and manage acute deteriorations /exacerbations of long-term conditions
Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
Experience of medicines management
Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced service
Personal Qualities
Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional standards, including policies and procedures
Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations
Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
Ability to identify risk and assess/manage
Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Good interpersonal and organisational skills
Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
Polite and confident
Motivated, forward thinker
Other Requirements
Occupational health clearance
Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role
Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis
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.
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