Salaried GP 4-6 sessions

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.

Details

• Date posted: 23 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: A3042-GP-22-08-2026
• Job locations: 38 The Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4NT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Provide general medical services to registered patients, including:
• 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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).