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Fixed-term Salaried GP


Location
Hemel Hempstead, England
Salary
Negotiable
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
General practitioner
Deadline
13 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Fixed-Term
Posted Date
25 Aug 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

29 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    1. **Qualification and Registration**

  • Experience

    GMC registration with a license to practice in the UK.

  • Experience

    MRCGP qualification or equivalent.

  • Experience

    Newly qualified GP or experienced GP.

  • Experience

    2. **Clinical Expertise**

  • Experience

    Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality, evidence-based clinical care for acute and chronic conditions.

  • Experience

    Proficiency in conducting comprehensive patient assessments and developing appropriate care plans.

  • Experience

    Competence in prescribing independently within scope of practice and in adherence to national and local guidelines.

  • Experience

    Experience in promoting preventive care and supporting patients in self-management.

  • Experience

    3. **Patient-Centered Approach**

  • Experience

    Commitment to delivering care that respects and responds to the individual needs and values of patients.

  • Experience

    Ability to foster trust and build rapport with a diverse patient population.

  • Experience

    4. **Teamwork and Collaboration**

  • Experience

    Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.

  • Experience

    Willingness to contribute to integrated care pathways and collaborative service delivery.

  • Experience

    5. **Communication Skills**

  • Experience

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex medical information in an accessible way.

  • Experience

    Capability to manage sensitive discussions with empathy and professionalism.

  • Experience

    6. **Organisational Skills**

  • Experience

    Strong time management and ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

  • Experience

    Competence in managing administrative tasks such as patient records, referrals, and correspondence.

  • Experience

    7. **Adaptability and Commitment to Development**

  • Experience

    Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and adapt to evolving healthcare roles.

  • Experience

    Flexibility to participate in on-call sessions and extended hours as required.

  • Experience

    8. **IT Proficiency**

  • Experience

    Familiarity with clinical IT systems and electronic patient records.

  • Experience

    Ability to use technology effectively to enhance patient care and streamline workflows.

  • Experience

    9. **Commitment to NHS Values**

  • Experience

    Alignment with the core values of the NHS, including respect, compassion, and dedication to improving health outcomes.

Desirable

Not listed in the available specification.

Job summary

This role would suit either a newly qualified gp looking to develop their skills within a forward thinking and supportive practice or an experienced gp seeking to join a friendly multidisciplinary team the position is offered on a fixed term salaried contract with the possibility of extension.

Collaboration is central to this position with close working relationships across a skilled team of gp's nurses, pharmacists and allied healthcare professionals.

We are seeking a gp with excellent communication and clinical skills a collaborative approach and a strong commitment to delivering compassionate patient focused care.

Main duties of the job

Key duties include managing routine and urgent appointments through face-to-face and telephone consultations as well as working within the hub alongside another gp to triage patients requesting consultations via eConsult.

Although home visits are primarily covered by our paramedic and nurse practitioner, there may occasionally be a requirement to undertake routine or urgent home visits, administrative responsibilities include responding to clinical queries, managing repeat prescriptions, reviewing test results and preparing referral letters and other correspondence promptly and accurately. The role also includes initiating investigations, reviewing outcomes and referring patients to secondary care or other services where appropriate ensuring treatment plans align with NICE guidance and chronic disease management protocols.

About us

Everest House Surgery is a patient-focused healthcare practice dedicated to delivering exceptional medical care to our diverse community. Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced GPs, compassionate nurses, a minor illness team comprising prescribing nurse practitioners and a paramedic, as well as a mental health worker, a first contact practitioner, a clinical pharmacist, and a highly efficient administrative staff. Together, we collaborate to ensure the best possible health outcomes for our patients through a holistic and integrated approach to care.

We offer ample opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and skills enhancement, all within a setting that strongly prioritises work-life balance. Open communication and mutual respect are at the core of our practice culture, creating a positive, collaborative, and fulfilling workplace.

Details

  • Date posted: 25 August 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: Depending on experience Sessional rate £11,500
  • Contract: Fixed term
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Working pattern: Part-time
  • Reference number: A0591-26-0016
  • Job locations: Everest Way, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4HY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

You will perform comprehensive clinical examinations and assessments, addressing both physiological and psychological needs, and developing care plans with timely referrals in accordance with practice, PCN, and local guidelines. Prescribing independently within your scope of practice, you will adhere to local or national prescribing guidelines while promoting health strategies that empower patients to adopt healthier lifestyles and embrace self-care.

Responsibilities also include handling routine and emergency home visits, managing administrative tasks such as responding to queries, handling repeat prescriptions, reviewing patient test results, and preparing referral letters or correspondence in a timely manner. You will oversee clinical management, initiate investigations, review results, and refer patients to secondary care or other providers as appropriate, while developing treatment plans that align with disease management protocols and NICE guidelines.

The role requires participation in Triage sessions and extended access hours; clinical sessions will typically have 16 am appointments and 14 pm appointments.

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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This advert is for Fixed-term Salaried GP with Everest House Surgery in Hemel Hempstead, England. It is listed as a General practitioner Medical doctor General Practitioner role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.

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