Job summary
East Lynne Medical Centre is looking for a salaried GP to join their busy practice, covering 4 to 8 sessions a week.This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-run, supportive and progressive practice where workload, wellbeing and professional satisfaction are taken seriously.
East Lynne Medical Centre is an ideal place for a GP who wants to work in a supportive environment, be part of a successful and evolving team, and enjoy a better balance between high-quality patient care and a sustainable working life.
You will benefit from:
- £10,000 - £11,000 per session per annum, depending on experience
- Indemnity fees paid
- BMA contract
- 6 weeks annual leave
- NHS pension
- 48 sessions per week
- 15-minute appointments
- Dedicated daily admin time
- Minimal home visiting
- SystmOne clinical system
- Paid morning coffee break
Main duties of the job
Working as part of our multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to support and care for a diverse patient group.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 (if required), 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
East Lynne Medical Centre is a forward-thinking, friendly and well-organised GP training practice in Clacton-on-Sea. We are proud to be the lead practice for the Clacton PCN and have made excellent progress in recent years, putting us in a strong position to grow our clinical team further.
We are a dynamic practice with a strong team culture, clear systems and effective processes that help us make decisions quickly, adapt well and support our staff. Our focus is on delivering excellent patient care while maintaining a sustainable and genuinely reasonable workload for our GPs.
We offer:
- NHS pension scheme
- BMA contract
- Proper Pay - Living Wage Foundation accredited
- Eye-care vouchers
- Health service discounts
- Annual Leave: 6 weeks, plus bank holidays
- Enhanced maternity & paternity terms
Details
- Date posted: 09 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £10,000 to £11,000 a session - per annum - depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 29620-1
- Job locations: 3-5 Wellesley Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 3PP, 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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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 £10,000 to £11,000 a session. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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