Job summary
Whitstable Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, patient-centred general medical services, managing a broad range of health needs within a primary care setting while ensuring the highest standards of clinical care.

This post is based at Chestfield Medical Centre and comprises six clinical sessions per week. We are looking for a GP who is available to commence the role in January 2027.

This is a list-bearing, clinically focused GMS role, with excellent multidisciplinary support to help you deliver safe and effective patient care. You will work alongside a highly skilled team, including a dedicated paramedic home visiting service, Older Persons Practitioners, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, Social Prescribers and dedicated prescribing and data entry teams.

Main duties of the job
To work collaboratively with the Partners and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality general medical services, managing a varied clinical caseload while contributing to the continuous development of safe, effective, and patient-centred healthcare services for our diverse practice population.

About us
Whitstable Medical Practice is a forward thinking single practice Primary Care Network (PCN) GP Practice based across 3 sites in Whitstable. There are 23 equity GP partners looking after over 45,500 patients. There are also 17 Allied Health Professionals directly employed Clinical Pharmacy Team, Older Persons Practitioners, Social Prescribers, First Contact Physiotherapists and Mental Health Practitioners.

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to Primary Care. We are a training practice and run various in house contracts including Cataract surgery, Ultrasound, Dermatology, Physical Therapies and Audiology together with further community contracts, a Day Surgery Suite and an Urgent Treatment Centre with digital x-ray.

Job responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will:

• In accordance with the practice timetable, undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, urgent appointments, telephone consultations, clinical queries, triage and clinical decision-making.
• Assess, diagnose and manage acute presentations and same day care requirements within agreed clinical pathways.
• Authorise and process repeat prescriptions and respond to associated prescription queries.
• Complete referral letters (NHS and private)
• Make professional and autonomous clinical decisions in relation to presenting problems whether self-referred or referred by other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate, clear and contemporaneous computer-based consultation records in accordance with agreed standards.
• Collect and contribute clinical data for audit and quality improvement purposes.
• Prescribe in accordance with local and national prescribing guidance.
• Participate in safeguarding processes and identify safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Undertake all duties expected of a GP working within primary care appropriate to the role.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE PRACTICE
The post holder will:

• Contribute to the teaching, support and development of doctors, nurses and wider clinical teams where appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies and procedures including prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, CQC standards and Quality and Outcomes Framework requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning, reflective practice and evidence-based medicine.
• Maintain a professional appraisal and development portfolio.
• Contribute to audit, evaluation and clinical standard setting within the organisation.
• Support the development and effective use of electronic patient records.
• Attend training, Practice meetings and events organised by the Practice or external agencies as appropriate.
• Meet agreed timescales and deadlines for audits and contractual returns to support achievement of practice quality standards and contractual requirements.

CONFIDENTIALITY
In the course of carrying out duties, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients, carers, practice staff and other healthcare professionals.

All such information must be treated as strictly confidential and handled in accordance with Practice policies, UK GDPR, Data Protection legislation and professional obligations.

Patients entrust the Practice with sensitive information and all staff are expected to respect patient confidentiality and maintain professional standards at all times.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security by:

• Following Practice Health and Safety procedures.
• Using workplace security systems appropriately.
• Identifying and managing risks within daily work activities.
• Participating in mandatory training and maintaining competence.
• Applying infection prevention and control procedures.
• Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment.
• Reporting accidents, incidents and near misses in accordance with Practice procedures.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The post holder will:

• Support equality, diversity and inclusion across the Practice
• Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Work in accordance with Practice policies and current legislation.
• Promote equitable access and inclusive patient care.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The post holder will:

• Maintain continued professional development and fulfil appraisal and revalidation requirements.
• Participate in annual performance and development reviews.
• Take responsibility for maintaining professional registration and competency.
• Support learning and development activities across the Practice where appropriate.

QUALITY AND CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
The post holder will:

• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management activities.
• Participate in Significant Event Analysis and learning reviews.
• Reflect on individual and team performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with external organisations and multidisciplinary teams.
• Effectively manage workload, time and resources while contributing positively to team performance.

COMMUNICATION
The post holder will:

• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and external agencies.
• Communicate sensitively and effectively with patients and carers.
• Recognise and support alternative communication needs where required.
• Contribute to effective multidisciplinary working.

CONTRIBUTION TO SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
The post holder will:

• Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance consistently.
• Participate in audit and service improvement activities.
• Work with Partners and the Management Team to achieve agreed standards, performance measures and objectives.
• Support implementation of new policies, procedures and service developments in line with NHS England, the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and relevant legislation.

SAFEGUARDING
Whitstable Medical Practice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

All staff and post holders are expected to understand their safeguarding responsibilities, maintain appropriate training and act in accordance with local safeguarding procedures and Practice policies.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Willingness to contribute to and participate in a peer support group.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with primary care clinical systems.

Desirable

• Understanding of the pressures faced by GPs and healthcare teams.
• Ability to offer support within a clinical team and share learning points.

Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified GP
• Current GMC Registration
• Appropriate representation with a recognised Medical Defence Organisation.

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).

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