Job summary
We are looking for a caring and motivated GP to join our supportive, forward-thinking practice. Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced doctor seeking a new challenge, this is a great opportunity to work in a friendly, well-established team where your contribution will be valued.

At Len Valley Practice we put patient care at the heart of everything we do. You will be joining a team that works collaboratively across all disciplines, with a focus on quality, continuity of care, and innovation. We encourage professional development and will support you in shaping your role and career with us.

We are proud to be a welcoming and inclusive employer and can offer Tier 2 sponsorship for international candidates who require visa support.

If you are enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to delivering excellent primary care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
As a Salaried GP at Len Valley Practice, you will provide high-quality medical care to our patient population, in line with the requirements of the GMS contract. This will include the diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and long-term conditions, safe and evidence-based prescribing, and maintaining accurate and timely clinical records. You will manage a range of patient contacts such as face-to-face and telephone consultations, online queries, duty cover and occasional home visits, supported by our wider clinical and administrative team.

You will take responsibility for a fair share of the practice workload, including referrals, repeat prescribing, lab results, and workflow documents, ensuring these are completed in a timely manner. You will work within national and local guidelines, contribute to QOF and quality improvement activity, and support clinical governance across the practice.

The role also involves engaging in regular clinical meetings, audit and CPD, completing appraisal and revalidation requirements, and contributing to the development of services. You will be encouraged to support medical student training, share learning with colleagues, and participate in collaborative team working to promote a culture of continuous improvement.

In short, you will carry out the full range of duties expected of a GP in primary care while being part of a supportive, forward-thinking practice team.

About us
Len Valley Practice is a friendly forward thinking GP surgery based in the historic village of Lenham, Kent, caring for just over ten thousand patients across Lenham and Harrietsham. The practice is led by five GP partners supported by salaried GPs, GP registrars, a strong nursing team, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, physiotherapy and paramedic practitioners, as well as skilled administrative and dispensary staff.

We provide a wide range of primary care services including long term condition management, immunisations, maternity and family planning, minor surgery, health screening and treatment of illness or injury. Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, the practice is committed to delivering safe, effective and patient centred care.

We pride ourselves on being an approachable, supportive and community focused organisation with a strong emphasis on teamwork, professional development and delivering high quality care for all.

Details
Closing date: 01 December 2026
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Salary: Depending on experience
Benefits: 6 weeks Annual Leave, 1 Week Study Leave

Key Responsibilities

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, lab reports, workflow documents, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• Undertake surgery consultations, video consultations, telephone consultations and queries, covering duty and home visits in accordance with the practice timetable
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of the QOF
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
• Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice
• Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Secondary Responsibilities

• Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)

Person Specification
Essential experience: Working in a primary care environment, continued professional development, QOF and clinical audit, general understanding of the GMS contract.
Desirable experience: Medicines management, CCG initiatives.
Essential qualifications: Qualified GP, MRCGP, Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP, CCT, full GMC registration, National Performers List registration, eligibility to practise in the UK independently.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: Len Valley Practice
Address: Groom Way, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2QF
Website: https://www.lenvalleypractice.co.uk/

Contact for questions about the job: Elaine Moles, Practice Manager, emoles@nhs.net

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.