Job summary
Lawford Surgery is looking for a salaried GP to join our busy dispensing practice on a part-time basis. We are flexible with regard to days/shift patterns so please apply to discuss.
Working as part of our multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to support and care for a diverse patient group.
Main duties of the job
The role will include all general duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care, as well as:
- Undertaking a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion;
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting medical problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the organisation;
- Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems;
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness;
- Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols;
- Providing health education;
- Recording clear consultation notes to agreed standards;
- Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements;
- Delivering enhanced services;
- Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions;
- All general duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
About us
Lawford Surgery is a semi-rural dispensing practice with approximately 5,500 patients located in the village of Lawford, Manningtree, Essex. We pride ourselves on maintaining a positive, friendly and supportive working environment where colleagues work closely together, value each other's contributions, and are committed to delivering high-quality patient care while supporting one another's wellbeing. Lawford Surgery are part of North Colchester PCN, working closely together sharing ARRS staff roles to support each surgery.
We offer:
Details
- Date posted: 27 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience - depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Annualised hours
- Reference number: 29845
- Job locations: 2 Edgefield Avenue, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2HD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
- Be on the NHSE medical performers list
All applicants should be able to demonstrate the following skills:
Essential
- Good understanding and experience of chronic disease management, and primary prevention and screening services;
- Ability to take responsibility for your own career development, learning and performance and are responsible for ensuring that all your mandatory training is in date;
- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies and guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety;
- Commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a confidential manner.
- Experience in Emis Web preferred but not essential
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This advert is for Salaried GP with Primary Care Careers in Bury St Edmunds, East of England, England. It is listed as a General practitioner Medical doctor General Practitioner role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Aug 2026.
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