Job summary
We are a very friendly practice led by three partners with a supportive clinical, administration and reception team.

Recently rated good in a CQC Inspection. Ballater Surgery is a teaching practice and has approximately 10,700 registered patients. We provide professional accessible, high quality and comprehensive primary healthcare to our patients and the local community, whilst demonstrating compassion, accountability and honesty, which is reflected in our core values of caring, innovative, professional and fair.

Providing comprehensive, continuous primary care to individuals and families. The role includes diagnosing and managing a wide range of health conditions, offering preventive care (such as vaccinations and health screening), managing chronic diseases, and providing health education and lifestyle advice. Coordinating patient care, making referrals to specialists and other services when needed, while maintaining a holistic, patient-centered approach across all ages and stages of life.

Main duties of the job

• Provide comprehensive primary medical care to patients of all age groups
• Diagnose and manage acute illnesses and injuries
• Oversee chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, hypertension)
• Administer preventive care, including immunisations, screening programs, and health assessments
• Conduct thorough patient consultations, physical examinations, and risk evaluations
• Prescribe and monitor medications with a focus on safety and appropriateness
• Deliver health education and lifestyle counselling to support overall wellbeing
• Ensure consistent continuity of care by monitoring patients' ongoing health needs
• Refer patients to specialist practitioners and coordinate multidisciplinary healthcare
• Maintain precise medical records and detailed clinical documentation
• Uphold patient confidentiality and comply with ethical and legal obligations
• Provide prompt responses to medical emergencies and urgent situations
• Engage in clinical audits, ongoing training, and continuous professional development
• On call cover
• Face to Face appointments
• Online consultations

About us
We are forward thinking and an innovative team. We are friendly and flexible. We are looking for a GP to work within our friendly team 4 to 6 sessions a week.

We are a teaching practice with 11,700 approximately registered patients.

Job responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary medical care to patients of all age groups
• Diagnose and manage acute illnesses and injuries
• Oversee chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, hypertension)
• Administer preventive care, including immunisations, screening programs, and health assessments
• Conduct thorough patient consultations, physical examinations, and risk evaluations
• Prescribe and monitor medications with a focus on safety and appropriateness
• Deliver health education and lifestyle counselling to support overall wellbeing
• Ensure consistent continuity of care by monitoring patients' ongoing health needs
• Refer patients to specialist practitioners and coordinate multidisciplinary healthcare
• Maintain precise medical records and detailed clinical documentation
• Uphold patient confidentiality and comply with ethical and legal obligations
• Provide prompt responses to medical emergencies and urgent situations
• Engage in clinical audits, ongoing training, and continuous professional development
• On call cover
• Face to Face appointments
• Online consultations

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Medical Degree MBBS, completion of MRCGP, GMC Full registration to licence to practice, CCT, Revalidation evidence and CPD
• Experience with EMIS, Docman and Accurx
• Additional areas of speciality welcome.

Qualifications
Essential

• Medical Degree MBBS, completion of MRCGP, GMC Full registration to licence to practice, CCT, Revalidation evidence and CPD
• Experience with EMIS, Docman and Accurx
• Additional areas of speciality welcome.

Desirable

• Additional areas of speciality welcome.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
Employer name: Ballater Surgery
Address: Ballater Surgery, 108 Chislehurst Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0DP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Practice Manager Julia Morrison, julia.morrison5@nhs.net, 01689826664

Date posted: 07 September 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience, Sessional rate is dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: A4250-26-0003
Job locations: Ballater Surgery, 108 Chislehurst Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0DP, United Kingdom