Job summary
Purbeck Health Centre is looking to appoint a Salaried General Practitioner to join our established and supportive practice in Milton Keynes.

This is a 6-session post, worked on an agreed basis, with a 1-hour unpaid break. A clear job plan will be agreed, and the role is well supported by experienced partners, clinicians and the wider practice team.

We are looking for a General Practitioner who delivers safe, practical clinical care, communicates clearly with patients and colleagues, and works well as part of a team while remaining confident in autonomous practice. Continuity, sound clinical judgement and respectful working relationships are important to how we work.

Salary is competitive and will be discussed with suitable candidates. The post is offered on BMA model salaried General Practitioner terms, with annual leave, study leave and NHS Pension eligibility.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide high-quality general practice care to the registered patient population, working independently while being part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The role involves assessing, diagnosing and managing acute and long-term conditions through face to face, telephone and online consultations, in line with local and national guidance. This includes safe prescribing, appropriate referrals, reviewing results and completing associated clinical administration in a timely manner.

The post holder will contribute to the ongoing management of patients with long-term conditions, support health promotion and preventative care, and maintain clear, accurate clinical records.

The role includes participation in practice meetings, clinical governance activity, audit, significant event reviews and quality improvement work. The post holder will engage fully with appraisal and revalidation requirements and contribute to a professional, respectful working environment.

A clear job plan will be agreed and reviewed regularly to support safe and sustainable working.

About us
Purbeck Health Centre is a GP-led general practice providing care to a diverse local population in Milton Keynes. Clinical leadership sits with the General Practitioners, supported by a skilled and well-established multidisciplinary team.

Our clinical team includes Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and First Contact Physiotherapists. This structure allows patients to be seen by the most appropriate clinician and supports safe, efficient care delivery.

The practice is supported by a Practice Manager and a trainee Deputy Practice Manager, alongside a strong administrative function. We actively support training and development, including structured programmes for management roles.

We are forward thinking in our approach and make practical use of digital tools, including artificial intelligence, to support clinical and administrative work, improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary workload, while maintaining patient safety and professional standards.

Our administrative and reception teams are central to patient access, care navigation and the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. We place strong emphasis on clear communication, professional standards and effective teamwork.

We aim to deliver reliable, well-organised general practice care, supported by strong leadership, good systems and a respectful working culture.

Details
Date posted: 30 July 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: A3962-26-0002
Job locations: Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK14 6BL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
This role is for an experienced General Practitioner who values safe practice, clear communication and working as part of a team that takes care of both patients and staff.

Purbeck Health Centre is recruiting an experienced Salaried General Practitioner to join our established, GP-led practice.

Applicants must have a minimum of 12 months post qualification experience working in a UK GP Practice.

About the role
This role is suited to a confident, experienced General Practitioner who is comfortable working autonomously, managing clinical risk and contributing to the smooth running of a busy general practice.

You will provide high-quality general medical services to the registered patient population and deliver safe, effective clinical care in line with professional and contractual standards.

Key responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage complex and routine presentations
• Manage acute illness and deterioration safely and decisively
• Provide ongoing care for patients with long-term conditions
• Deliver face to face, telephone and online consultations as required
• Prescribe safely and appropriately in line with local and national guidance
• Refer patients to other services using agreed pathways
• Review, interpret and act on investigation results
• Complete clinical administration accurately and in a timely way
• Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records

How you will work

• Work autonomously while being part of a collaborative and supportive GP team
• Share responsibility for workload fairly and safely
• Support continuity of care where possible
• Contribute to practice decision-making and service development
• Attend and contribute to practice meetings
• Support, mentor or supervise other clinicians where appropriate

Governance and quality

• Take an active role in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement
• Contribute to significant event reviews and learning from patient safety events
• Fulfil safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children
• Work in line with practice policies, procedures and current legislation
• Promote a culture of high clinical standards, learning and accountability

Professional responsibilities

• Practise in line with General Medical Council standards
• Maintain appraisal and revalidation requirements
• Commit to ongoing professional development
• Act with integrity, accountability and sound clinical judgement at all times

What matters to us
At Purbeck Health Centre, we provide careful, reliable general practice care. We take time to listen, explain and work with our patients, while supporting our staff to deliver safe and sustainable care.

We are looking for an experienced General Practitioner who:

• Delivers consistent, high-quality clinical care
• Communicates clearly and calmly, even under pressure
• Is comfortable managing complexity and uncertainty
• Works well independently and values strong teamwork
• Takes a responsible and sustainable approach to workload

Additional information

• The role may require flexibility to meet service needs
• Duties may evolve as the practice develops
• Confidentiality, health and safety and professional conduct standards must be followed at all times

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• You must have: A minimum of 12 months experience working as a General Practitioner in a United Kingdom general practice Experience of managing a full range of routine and complex presentations independently Experience of assessing and managing acute illness and clinical deterioration Experience of providing ongoing care for patients with long-term conditions Experience of safe prescribing and medicines management Experience of completing clinical administration accurately and promptly, including referrals and results management Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team Experience of contributing to clinical governance activity, including audit or quality improvement Experience of providing day-to-day clinical leadership, leading by example and supporting colleagues where appropriate

Desirable

• You may also have: More than 12 months experience working in a United Kingdom general practice Experience of managing high clinical workload or complex patient populations Experience of clinical triage and duty doctor work Experience of mentoring, supervising or supporting less experienced clinicians Experience of leading or contributing to service development or pathway redesign Experience of quality improvement work beyond routine audit Experience of working across a wider primary care team or network Experience of using digital tools to support efficiency and safe workload management

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).

Employer details
Employer name: Purbeck Health Centre
Address: Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK14 6BL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Manager
Farhan khan
farhan.khan16@nhs.net
07983659638