Join a practice thats shaping the future of primary care.
Bute House Medical Centre is a forward-thinking, lively and highly respected teaching and training practice in the heart of Luton, caring for a diverse and growing population of over 11,000 patients. We are proud of our strong community focus, supportive culture and commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care where it is needed most.
We are looking for two enthusiastic Salaried GPs (4-6 sessions) to join our friendly, multidisciplinary team. Youll work in an innovative environment that embraces new ways of working, including a Total Triage model and AI-supported document processing, helping streamline workflow and free up clinical time for patient care. An interest in teaching, training and/or clinical leadership roles is encouraged. This role offers the opportunity to shape services, grow professionally and work in a practice that genuinely values its people and patients.
Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter via email to our Practice Manager at payal.savaliya@nhs.net
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Dr Kunal Kothari at kunal.kothari@nhs.net
Please apply with cover letter and CV
Main duties of the job
You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse population while developing your confidence and skills within a supportive, well-established training practice. Your role will include a balanced mix of face-to-face and telephone consultations, total triage, results handling, correspondence, medication reviews, prescription signing and manageable clinical administration.
You will take part in Total Triage, acting as a Triage Clinician on a rota basis with guidance and support always available. Home visit demand is low, and on-call duties are within core hours only (no out-of-hours work). You will also contribute to the care of patients in a local nursing home, including palliative care, with senior support readily accessible.
Youll work closely with experienced GPs, nurses, HCAs, trainees and the wider PCN and multidisciplinary team in a genuinely open and friendly environment, with easy access to advice and mentoring when needed. Regular clinical meetings, peer support and shared learning are central to how we work, helping you grow professionally and build confidence in your role.
Throughout all aspects of the role, you will maintain the highest professional and ethical standards in line with GMC guidance, ensuring patient care remains your top priority.
About us
Bute House Medical Centre is proud of its friendly, supportive and inclusive culture, strong team ethic and commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.
Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Nurses, Nurse Associates, Healthcare Assistants, a Mental Health Link Worker and a dedicated administrative and management team. We are supported by a strong PCN team through eQuality PCN, including Clinical Pharmacists, Care Coordinators, Health Coaches and Social Prescribers.
We work in ways that support safe, sustainable practice, including:
* SystmOne with Ardens templates
* Regular protected learning time
* Weekly clinical meetings
* Regular MDT and Palliative Care meetings
We are an established training and research-active practice, hosting GP resident doctors and medical students from the University of Cambridge and Buckingham, with multiple GP Partners accredited as trainers. We also offer in-house services including diabetes group consultations and coil and implant clinics.
15-minute face-to-face consultations
Strong MDT and PCN support
Opportunities in teaching, research and clinical leadership
Friendly, open-door culture where you are valued
Interested? Informal visits and discussions are warmly welcomed - come and see why Bute House Medical Centre is a great place to start or grow your GP career.
Job responsibilities
Job Description Salaried GP
Reports to:
The Partners (Clinical)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description Salaried GP
Reports to:
* The Partners (Clinical)
* Practice Manager (Administrative)
Hours: 4 - 6 sessions per week
Job Summary
The post-holder will be an enthusiastic, flexible and supportive team player who complements the priorities and values of the Practice. Essential requirements include eligibility to work in the UK, full GMC registration, MRCGP, inclusion on the National Performers List, a full UK driving licence, enhanced DBS clearance, annual appraisal and appropriate medical indemnity.
As a key member of the clinical team, you will deliver high-quality primary care services across all clinical settings and actively contribute to practice development activities, including clinical meetings, audits and continuing professional development (CPD). You will also be expected to support the Practice in its role as a training organisation.
We are supportive of portfolio careers and will encourage the development of special interests where these align with practice objectives. The post-holder may be required to work from any future practice sites as well as the main base.
Clinical Responsibilities
In line with the agreed timetable and rota, duties will include:
* Surgery consultations, telephone consultations and clinical queries
* Home visits, where required
* Reviewing, signing and managing repeat and acute prescriptions
* Acting on blood test results in a timely manner
* Managing clinical paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner
* Making autonomous clinical decisions for presenting problems
* Assessing patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions
* Screening for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
* Developing care plans in line with practice protocols
* Providing counselling and health education
* Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous clinical records
* Collecting data for audit and quality improvement
* Prescribing in accordance with the practice formulary and national guidance
The post-holder will be expected to undertake the full range of duties associated with a GP working in primary care.
Other Responsibilities
* Adhering to all practice policies, including prescribing, confidentiality, data protection and health & safety
* Maintaining a commitment to lifelong learning, appraisal and audit
* Supporting the summarising and coding of patient records
* Attending relevant training and practice meetings
* Being flexible with agreed working hours to ensure service continuity where required
Confidentiality
The post-holder must maintain strict confidentiality in relation to patient, staff and practice information in line with practice policy, GDPR and data protection legislation. Information may only be disclosed to authorised individuals in accordance with agreed procedures.
Health & Safety
* Using personal safety systems as required
* Identifying and managing risks
* Maintaining infection control standards
* Reporting hazards and concerns promptly
Equality and Diversity
* Promote equality, diversity and inclusion
* Respect the dignity, privacy, beliefs and needs of patients and colleagues
* Act in a non-judgemental and supportive manner at all times
Personal & Professional Development
* Participate in annual appraisal and performance review
* Maintain evidence of professional development
* Take responsibility for ongoing learning and skill development
* Support colleagues and learners where appropriate
Quality and Governance
* Maintain and improve quality of care
* Identify and raise concerns relating to safety and performance
* Reflect on practice performance and contribute to improvement
* Work collaboratively with other agencies to meet patient needs
* Manage time and workload effectively
Communication
* Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and carers
* Adapt communication methods to meet individual needs
* Support a culture of openness and teamwork
Special Note
This job description outlines the key responsibilities and expectations of the role but is not exhaustive. Duties may be reviewed and amended in line with service needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MRCGP
* Full GMC registration
* Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List
* Enhanced DBS clearance
* Appropriate medical indemnity insurance covering all duties
* Participate in NHS annual appraisal and revalidation
* Special clinical interests
* Teaching interest/qualification
Experience
* Experience in triaging
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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