01 August 2026 – 31 March 2027
Salary: In line with BMA Salaried GP Contract
Sessions: 4 sessions per week (negotiable for suitable candidate, must include a Friday)
Contract: Fixed-Term Salaried Position
Join an Award-Winning, Innovative General Practice
Southend Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and forward-thinking General Practitioner to join our dedicated and progressive team on a fixed-term salaried basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated GP who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and wants to be part of a supportive practice that embraces innovation, research, education, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
At Southend Medical Centre, 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.
About the Role
As a Salaried GP, you will work as part of our multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered 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 established online consultation systems and digital workflows.
✅ 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, inclusivity, innovation, 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-centered care.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in managing acute, chronic, urgent, and complex presentations.
• Confidence in interpreting investigations, inc. laboratory and radiology results.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Commitment to maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Knowledge of and adherence to professional standards, safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection, infection prevention, and clinical governance requirements.
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.
• Share our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice.
Why Join Southend Medical Centre?
Southend Medical Centre is a thriving practice serving approximately 7,300 patients and is proud of its reputation for delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare.
We are an ambitious, forward-thinking practice with a strong team ethos and a commitment to developing the future of primary care.
Our achievements include:
Pride in Practice LGBTQIA+ Gold Award
Veterans Friendly Accredited Practice
Dementia Friendly Practice Award
Trauma-Informed Practice Accreditation
Impact Awards – Practice of the Year Finalist
In addition, we are proud to be:
✅ A highly supportive and welcoming team
✅ A training practice committed to developing future healthcare professionals
✅ An active research practice involved in improving patient outcomes
✅ A multicultural and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated
✅ 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 and research
• Inclusive and values-driven workplace culture
• Commitment to professional development and wellbeing
Join Us
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.