Job summary
Ambrose Avenue currently has a vacancy for an enthusiastic, motivated salaried GP to join us, starting as soon as possible. The role could be either full or part time, Monday to Friday, and the number of sessions is negotiable.
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
Ambrose Avenue Group Practice is a busy general practice based across two sites (Ambrose Avenue and Tollgate) in Colchester. We are a large, dynamic team offering a stimulating and welcoming environment, caring for over 14,000 patients. We use clinical systems such as SystmOne, Anima and Accurx and we are committed to training and developing both clinical and non-clinical teams.
We offer a competitive salary with six weeks annual leave plus bank holidays and additional study leave on a pro-rata basis.
Our ethos is to achieve and outstanding work-life balance while offering our patients the best possible service. Supporting your work-life balance and professional development is essential to us, so we will be happy to discuss and requirements for flexible working and offer the following benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Supportive and friendly environment
- Peer support
- CPD support with training and development.
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: 29713
- Job locations: 76 Ambrose Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4LN, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
- Be listed on the NHSE medical performers list
All applicants should have 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.
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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 Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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