Salaried GP
Burdwood Surgery
Thatcham, RG19 4YF
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
28 September 2026
28 days left
Job description
Join our supportive and forward-thinking team. Burdwood Surgery is delighted to invite applicants for a fixed term Salaried GP to join our friendly, d...
The main duties of a General Practitioner (GP) at Burdwood Surgery include, but are not limited to:
- Diagnosing and treating illnesses such as infections, chronic diseases, and minor injuries.
- Providing health advice and preventive care, including lifestyle guidance, vaccinations, and screening programmes.
- Managing long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD.
- Conducting patient consultations in person, by telephone, or online to assess symptoms and develop treatment plans.
- Prescribing medications and monitoring their effectiveness and safety.
- Referring patients to specialists, hospitals, or community services when further investigation or treatment is required.
- Performing health assessments and routine medical examinations.
- Maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring patient information is up to date.
- Supporting mental health care, including assessment, treatment, and referral where necessary.
- Safeguarding vulnerable patients, including children and adults at risk of harm.
- Coordinating patient care with nurses, pharmacists, social care professionals, paramedics and other healthcare providers.
- Providing palliative and end-of-life care where appropriate.
- Contributing to practice management, clinical audits, quality improvement, and staff supervision or training.
- Use of triage tool Anima and EMIS Web.
A GP acts as the first point of contact for patients, providing comprehensive, continuous, and person-centred medical care while coordinating access to wider healthcare services.
The main duties of a General Practitioner (GP) at Burdwood Surgery include, but are not limited to:
- Diagnosing and treating illnesses such as infections, chronic diseases, and minor injuries.
- Providing health advice and preventive care, including lifestyle guidance, vaccinations, and screening programmes.
- Managing long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD.
- Conducting patient consultations in person, by telephone, or online to assess symptoms and develop treatment plans.
- Prescribing medications and monitoring their effectiveness and safety.
- Referring patients to specialists, hospitals, or community services when further investigation or treatment is required.
- Performing health assessments and routine medical examinations.
- Maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring patient information is up to date.
- Supporting mental health care, including assessment, treatment, and referral where necessary.
- Safeguarding vulnerable patients, including children and adults at risk of harm.
- Coordinating patient care with nurses, pharmacists, social care professionals, paramedics and other healthcare providers.
- Providing palliative and end-of-life care where appropriate.
- Contributing to practice management, clinical audits, quality improvement, and staff supervision or training.
- Use of triage tool Anima and EMIS Web.
A modern, progressive practice
Innovative ways of working, including
- Cloud-based telephony
- Online and remote consultations
- Flexible home and remote working options
- EMIS clinical system, supported by Anima Triage and Anima Document Management
Excellent Reputation
- CQC rated 'Good' in all domains
- Top 3 practice in Berkshire West in the latest National Patient Survey (out of nearly 50 practices)
- Exemplar GP Training Practice with 2 GP registrars and medical students
- Part of the Kennet PCN
Our Team
We provide care for approximately 10,500 patients and our clinical team includes:
- 3 GP Partners
- 8 Salaried GPs
- Advanced Paramedics supporting patient care
- A skilled Treatment Room team
You'll be joining a warm, collaborative, and highly trained multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT).
- A recognised primary medical qualification e.g., MBBS or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration.
- National Performers List registration (England).
- Independent prescriber.
- Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU).
- Evidence of current validation.
- Evidence of last appraisal.
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently.
- Certificate of Completion of GP Training.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Good written presentation skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong IT skills, competent in the use of Office and Outlook.
- Clear, polite telephone manner.
- Effective time management planning and organising.
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
- Polite, professional, and confident approach to communication with others.
- Passionate about providing great clinical care.
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
- Flexible and open to change to improve things.
- Supportive to colleagues.
Desirable
- EMIS Web Skills.
- Previous use of Anima as a triage tool.
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes.
- Experience with clinical risk management.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP.
- Experience of continued professional development.
- Experience of medicines management.
Desirable
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit.
- Experience of ICB initiatives.
- General understanding of the primary care contact.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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