Job summary
An opportunity has arisen at The Elms Surgery in Watford, for a permanent 4-6 session salaried GP with a view to fixed share partnership for the right candidate.

Currently the practice hold regular lunch-time tutorials and weekly clinical meetings. We regularly have medical students and postgraduate students, and hope to pursue training status in the future.

Salary negotiable and dependent on experience.

Specialist interests would be welcomed, potentially elderly care, safeguarding, teaching & training.

Main duties of the job
The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered patients. Share to support a small 22 bed care home, conduct PA reviews, and support education and training in the practice. The candidate would be encouraged to take a lead role in a clinical interest or practice needs.

About us
Our surgery is a Town Centre practice looking after 9500 patients. We have excellent commuter road links via the M25 and M1, aswell as overground and underground train/tube stations. Cassiobury Park, Outstanding Primary and Secondary Schools, Harlequin Shopping Centre also make Watford attractive to work and live in.

Our multi-disciplinary team is made up of GPs, Physician Associates, Social Prescribers, Nursing team and an excellent admin/reception support. Our clinical system is EMIS, workflow is supported by Care-Coordinators, and referrals by our Referrals Team. On site parking for staff and patients is available. We are also on the Home Office registered list of sponsors.

Early application is encouraged, as we may close the vacancy early should we attract sufficient interest.

Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties

• Provide general medical services to registered patients, including:
• Routine, urgent, and same-day appointments
• Telephone and online consultations
• Home visits where required
• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions
• Prescribe medications safely and appropriately
• Refer patients to secondary care and community services as needed
• Review and act on test results, correspondence, and clinical tasks
• Participate in chronic disease management and health promotion
• Contribute to safeguarding adults and children in line with local policies

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic patient records
• Process clinical correspondence and results in a timely manner
• Complete relevant documentation (e.g. reports, certificates, forms)
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities

Practice & Team Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and the wider MDT
• Participate in practice meetings and training sessions
• Support the training and supervision of students, trainees, or allied staff where appropriate
• Contribute to the development of practice services and pathways

Governance & Professional Development

• Comply with GMC standards, revalidation, and appraisal requirements
• Adhere to practice, and NHS policies and procedures
• Engage in continuing professional development
• Participate in clinical governance, significant event analysis, and safeguarding training

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
• Be on the NHSE medical performers list

Desirable

• Newly qualified GP's (ARRS GP's) will be considered as well as experienced GP's.

Qualifications
Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
• Be on the NHSE medical performers list

Desirable

• Interests in Frailty, Teaching & Training, Safeguarding or Chronic Disease.

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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: The Elms Surgery
Address: 38 The Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4NT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Managing Partner
Nadia Ahmad
nadia.ahmad@nhs.net
01923224203

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