Details of Role

Salary: In line with BMA Salaried GP Contract
Sessions: 4 sessions per week (negotiable for suitable candidate)

Douglas Grove Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and forward-thinking General Practitioner to join our dedicated and progressive team on a salaried basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated GP who is enthusiastic about delivering high-quality patient care and wants to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking teaching practice.
At Douglas Grove Surgery, we believe exceptional healthcare begins with exceptional people. We foster a positive and collaborative working environment where clinicians are empowered to develop professionally while making a meaningful difference to the lives of our patients and the community.

The Role
As a Salaried GP, you will work as part of our multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, and patient-centred care to our registered population.

Key responsibilities will include:

Delivering routine and urgent GP consultations via face-to-face and telephone appointments.
Managing patient care through our online consultation systems.
Prescribing safely in accordance with local and national guidelines.
Managing clinical workflow and administrative responsibilities, including:
• Reviewing and actioning correspondence
• Processing pathology and investigation results
• Managing clinical tasks
• Making appropriate referrals in line with best clinical practice and local pathway
• Reviewing and signing repeat prescriptions within allocated administration time.
Working collaboratively with health and social care professionals to deliver integrated patient care.
Maintaining accurate, comprehensive consultation records using SystmOne.
Supporting colleagues and contributing to the achievement of practice objectives, including quality improvement initiatives, QOF, and clinical governance activities.

About You

We are looking for a GMC-registered General Practitioner who is committed to delivering outstanding patient care and shares our values of professionalism and continuous learning.

Essential Requirements
• Full GMC registration and license to practice.
• Eligibility to work as a GP within UK General Practice.
• Ability to provide safe, evidence-based and person-centred care.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in managing acute, chronic, urgent, and complex presentations.

We Would Particularly Welcome Candidates Who
• Enjoy collaborative working within a modern primary care team.
• Are enthusiastic about digital healthcare and innovative models of care.

About Us

Douglas Grove Surgery is a thriving teaching practice serving approximately 6,700 patients and is proud of its reputation for delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare. Our clinical team consists of 2 GPs, 2 Trainees, 2 ANPs, 2 Practice Nurses and 2 HCAs. Who are also supported by a number of ARRS roles.
We are an ambitious, forward-thinking practice with a strong team ethos and a commitment to developing the future of primary care in our PCN and local area.

In addition, we are proud to be:
A highly supportive and welcoming team
A training practice committed to developing future healthcare professionals
Focused on providing outstanding patient care while embracing innovation.

What We Offer
• Supportive and approachable clinical leadership
• Friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team
• Modern systems and established workflows
• Opportunities to participate in teaching
• Commitment to professional development and wellbeing

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity within a progressive and patient-focused practice where your contribution will be valued, we would love to hear from you.

Contact and apply to

Please contact the above if you would like to visit the surgery on an informal basis.
Brian McLearnon
Douglas Grove Surgery, Douglas Grove, Witham, CM8 1TE