Job Description

Overview

Fantastic Opportunity for a Newly Qualified GP

Are you a newly qualified GP (within 2 years of CCT, without a substantive post) ready to take your first substantive step into general practice?

The Misbourne Practice

is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated GP to join our friendly team on a

fixed-term, salaried contract, under the NHS Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS)

until

31 March 2026

. This is a brilliant opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, forward-thinking environment while delivering high-quality patient care.

Key Details:

Contract Duration:

Until 31 March 2026 (with potential for extension depending on NHSE guidance)

Sessions Available:

Up to 6 sessions per week

Working Days:

Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

Session Flexibility:

We welcome applications from GPs available to work between 2 and 6 sessions on the specified days
Join a team that prioritises

collaboration

,

professional development

, and

patient-centred care

.

About us:

The Misbourne Practice is a friendly, well-established training and teaching practice operating across two sites (in Chalfont St Peter and Chalfont St Giles) serving a patient population of approximately 12,000. Our community includes a high proportion of middle-aged and elderly patients, as well as many young families with children, offering a varied and rewarding clinical experience.

We are proud of our long-standing commitment to education and development, currently focusing on GP training. Our clinical team includes 7 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, and 3 Trainee Doctors, all supported by a skilled and dedicated PCN MDT (including Clinical Pharmacists, a Physio, Physician Associate, Pharmacy Technician, Care Coordinator and Social Prescriber) and administrative and nursing team.

The Misbourne Practice is part of The Chalfonts Primary Care Network (PCN), working collaboratively with The Allan Practice and The Hall Practice. Together, we serve a combined population of approximately 32,000 patients in the local area.

Main duties of the job:

As a New to Practice (ARRS) Salaried GP, you will work as part of a supportive, experienced team, at The Misbourne Practice delivering high-quality primary care to a diverse patient population. Your main responsibilities will include:

Managing a personal and varied caseload, providing care for patients with acute, chronic, and complex health needs Undertaking telephone and face-to-face consultations, including home visits where necessary Participating in the duty doctor rota, enhanced access requirements and contributing to on-the-day access provision Liaising effectively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, patient-centred care Providing clinical input into practice meetings, audits, and service improvement initiatives Contributing to QI projects, teaching opportunities, or leadership development activities. Participate in regular mentoring sessions
The post will require travel between our two practice sites in Chalfont St Peter and Chalfont St Giles.

Job responsibilities:

Clinical Duties

o Provide face-to-face and telephone consultations for routine and urgent care.

o Conduct patient home visits (low frequency)

o Manage patient care in surgery, including investigating and reviewing results, developing care plans, and making referrals to secondary care or other providers.

o Issue and sign repeat prescriptions, ensuring they align with national/local guidelines.

o Administer and handle patient-related queries, test results, referral letters, and other tasks in a timely manner.

o Record clear, contemporaneous consultation notes using EMIS.

o Ensure safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective care, in line with Practice disease management protocols and NICE guidance.

o Independently prescribe medications within your scope of practice.

o Review and manage patient medications following appropriate policies and local clinical guidelines.

o Utilise other available clinical and support staff in delivering a holistic and patient centred care.

o Actively participate in MDT and care conference meetings, as required.

o Participate in on-call and enhanced access duties on a pro-rata basis, if required.

Health Promotion and Patient Support:

o Regularly screen for lifestyle factors and support patients in adopting health promotion strategies and self-care principles.

o Contribute to the delivery of anticipatory care plans.

Professional Development:

o Maintain awareness of clinical practice developments.

o Attend and participate in meetings, PLT's and mentor sessions as required

o Participate in an annual performance review and take responsibility for personal development.

o Engage in mandatory training and attend courses as needed.

Team Collaboration:

o Provide clinical support and guidance to both clinical and administrative staff to maintain the highest care standards.

o Collaborate with health and social care providers to deliver an integrated, safe service.

Risk Management and Compliance:

o Adhere to all practice policies and procedures, including those related to prescribing, confidentiality, and data protection.

o Apply infection control measures and manage risks in compliance with local and national guidelines.

o Contribute to clinical governance through audits, peer reviews, and significant event analysis.

Patient Safety and Confidentiality:

o Ensure patient and carer confidentiality, in line with practice policies.

o Manage patient data securely, only disclosing it to authorised persons.

Equality and Diversity:

o Support equality and diversity in all aspects of patient care and teamwork.

o Respect the privacy, dignity, and rights of patients and colleagues.

Person Specification:

Qualifications

Essential

Newly qualified GP, within 2 years and not having had a substantive post Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and license to practice Membership of appropriate Medical Organisation (MDU, MPS, etc) Inclusion in NHS England /Performers List of Medical Practitioners

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in urgent care and, or a primary care environment Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions Experience of providing home visits Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice. Understanding of evidence-based practice. Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision

Desirable

Experience in Triage Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework. Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health-promotion strategies

Personal qualities, attributes and abilities

Essential

Polite and confident, flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker with ability to use own judgement and common sense Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure, in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Observance of strict confidentiality.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 11 months

Pay: 18,315.00-54,945.00 per year

Expected hours: 8.5 - 29 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/05/2025
Reference ID: GPARRS052025