Location
Bedford, England
Salary
Negotiable
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
General practitioner
Deadline
27 Nov 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
16 Oct 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

25 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Chronic disease management

  • Experience

    Primary prevention & screening services

  • Experience

    Clinical Governance

  • Experience

    Delivery of QoF targets

  • Experience

    Self-audit and reflection

  • Experience

    Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork

  • Experience

    Time management being able to

  • Experience

    prioritise work and work under pressure

  • Experience

    Computer literacy

  • Qualifications

    Fully qualified GP with GMC registration

  • Qualifications

    Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)

  • Qualifications

    General practice (Vocational Training scheme)m trained

  • Qualifications

    On a medical performers list

  • Qualifications

    Enhanced DBS check

  • Qualifications

    UK driving licence

  • Qualifications

    Current CPR certificate

  • Qualifications

    UK work permit (if required)

  • Qualifications

    Medical defence union cover

  • Qualities and Attributes

    Willingness to share and collaborate cross entire primary health team

  • Qualities and Attributes

    Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams

  • Qualities and Attributes

    Ability to work flexibly

  • Qualities and Attributes

    Ability to recognize own limitations and act upon them appropriately Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

  • Qualities and Attributes

    Ability to input to strategic and practice development requirements Involvement in CCG/PBC

  • Qualities and Attributes

    Desire to develop specialist skills

  • Qualities and Attributes

    Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner

Desirable

10 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience

    Experience of working a variety of clinical software systems

  • Experience

    Adaptability to change

  • Qualifications

    Evidence of continued professional development

  • Qualifications

    MRCGP

  • Qualities and Attributes

    Motivation

  • Qualities and Attributes

    Commitment to primary prevention and health improvement

  • Qualities and Attributes

    Addressing health inequalities

  • Qualities and Attributes

    Patient empowerment

  • Qualities and Attributes

    Patient advocate

  • Qualities and Attributes

    Excellent communicato

Job summary

Salaried GP (6-8 Sessions per Week) Starting April 2027

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our growing and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking partnership that combines the benefits of innovation, collaborative working, and continuity of care while maintaining a strong focus on clinician wellbeing and work-life balance.

The successful candidate will be based primarily at Putnoe Medical Centre and will be joining a practice that works closely with Linden Road Surgery through a soft merger arrangement, enabling us to share expertise, resources, and best practice whilst retaining our individual practice identities.

Our practices combine the benefits of traditional continuity of care with innovative approaches to healthcare delivery, including digital consultation platforms, integrated clinical teams, and participation in local Primary Care Network initiatives. We are committed to professional development, education, and fostering a positive working culture where clinicians can thrive.

Located in Bedford, with excellent transport links to London, Cambridge, and Milton Keynes, this is an excellent opportunity for a GP seeking a rewarding clinical role within a progressive and patient-focused organisation.

Main duties of the job

Job Summary

You will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care services to the practice population, delivering clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of a wide range of health conditions.

Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and accessible healthcare, support practice development initiatives, and maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with professional standards, NHS requirements, and best practice guidelines. The role includes participation in quality improvement activities, clinical governance, and the promotion of health and wellbeing within the local community.

About us

Putnoe Medical Centre and Linden Road Surgery are two well-established GP practices serving the Bedford community and are part of the East Bedford Primary Care Network.

Together, we provide high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to a diverse population across Bedford and the surrounding areas.

Both our practices are committed to delivering accessible, innovative, and compassionate care while supporting the development and wellbeing of their clinical teams.

You will be based at Putnoe Medical Centre, located on Queens Drive, Bedford, which is a large teaching and training practice that offers a comprehensive range of primary care services caring for around 18,000 patients.

The practice is recognised for its use of modern digital access systems, multidisciplinary working, and its nurse-led Walk-In Centre, which provides urgent care services seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Benefits

  • 6-8 sessions per week.
  • Supportive and experienced clinical and management teams.
  • Opportunities to develop specialist interests.
  • Teaching and training opportunities.
  • Modern digital consultation systems and innovative ways of working.
  • Participation in a collaborative and progressive primary care network.
  • Quality improvement projects
  • 6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
  • 1 week study leave (pro-rata), plus £500 study leave allowance per annum (pro-rata)

Details

  • Date posted: 16 October 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: Depending on experience
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Part-time
  • Reference number: A2116-26-0004
  • Job locations: 93 Queens Drive, Bedford, MK41 9JE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, effective, and high-quality clinical care to registered patients.
  • Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations, (combining a mixture of f2f and telephone triage calls) Manage acute, chronic, and preventive care needs.
  • Undertake home visits where appropriate.
  • Prescribe in accordance with local and national guidelines.
  • Review pathology results, clinical correspondence, and repeat prescriptions.
  • Contribute to QOF and long-term condition management. - Participate in clinical meetings, audits, and QI initiatives. Provide supervision or mentorship where appropriate.
  • Take part in the duty doctor rata.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Contribute to PCN and practice-level service development. - Promote health education and self-care among patients. - Work collaboratively with wider community teams.
  • Adhere to safeguarding, confidentiality, and infection control policies.

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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