Job summary
The Pall Mall Surgery is looking for a salaried GP to join their busy practice, covering 6-8 sessions a week.
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
The Pall Mall Surgery is a large, modern GMS training practice operating from a contemporary health centre in Leigh On Sea which in 2022 was voted the best place to live in Essex. The town has excellent transport links, with two separate train lines into London. The practice is popular in its locality and supports 21,500 patients from birth to end-of-life care. We are proud to hold our CQC rating of Good in all areas. We are looking for an outstanding individual to join our wonderful team, to share knowledge and experience.
The practice shares a wealth of experience from GPs, physician associates, nurse practitioners, frailty team, ECPs, nurses, associate practitioners, HCAs and our phlebotomists. We also have a large, knowledgeable administration team, who work closely with our clinical team providing excellent patient care, along with a dedicated and supportive work environment. We are inclusive of ideas, which makes working here enjoyable and fulfilling.
We operate a total triage system at the surgery, which enables us to make quick decisions about patient care and outcomes, ensuring the most appropriate appointment is given to each patient based on symptoms. We offer face-to-face (15-minute) appointments and telephone consultations (10 minutes).
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Annual leave: minimum 30 FTE
- Maternity & paternity terms
Details
- Date posted: 10 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience - depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 29718
- Job locations: 1st Floor, Leigh Primary Care Centre, 918 London Road, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 3NG, 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 have skills including:
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.
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