Southend Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and forward-thinking General Practitioner to join our dedicated and progressive team on a fixed-term salaried basis. This role is offered on 4 sessions per week, from 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2027.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated GP who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and wants to be part of a supportive practice that embraces innovation, research, education, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
At Southend Medical Centre, we believe exceptional healthcare begins with exceptional people. We foster a positive and collaborative working environment where clinicians are empowered to develop professionally while making a meaningful difference to the lives of our patients and the community.
As a Salaried GP, you will work as part of our multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care to our registered population.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering routine and urgent GP consultations via face-to-face and telephone appointments.
- Managing patient care through our established online consultation systems and digital workflows.
- Prescribing safely in accordance with local and national guidelines.
- Managing clinical workflow and administrative responsibilities, including:
- Reviewing and actioning correspondence
- Processing pathology and investigation results
- Managing clinical tasks
- Making appropriate referrals in line with best clinical practice and local pathway
- Reviewing and signing repeat prescriptions within allocated administration time.
- Working collaboratively with health and social care professionals to deliver integrated patient care.
- Maintaining accurate, comprehensive consultation records using SystmOne.
- Supporting colleagues and contributing to the achievement of practice objectives, including quality improvement initiatives, QOF, and clinical governance activities
We are looking for a GMC-registered General Practitioner who is committed to delivering outstanding patient care and shares our values of professionalism, inclusivity, innovation, and continuous learning.
Essential requirements:
- Full GMC registration and license to practice.
- Eligibility to work as a GP within UK General Practice.
- Ability to provide safe, evidence-based and person-centered care.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
- Experience in managing acute, chronic, urgent, and complex presentations.
- Confidence in interpreting investigations, inc. laboratory and radiology results.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and time-management skills.
- Commitment to maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
- Knowledge of and adherence to professional standards, safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection, infection prevention, and clinical governance requirements.
We would particularly welcome candidates w:ho
- Enjoy collaborative working within a modern primary care team.
- Are enthusiastic about digital healthcare and innovative models of care.
- Share our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice.
Southend Medical Centre is a thriving practice serving approximately 7,300 patients and is proud of its reputation for delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare.
We are an ambitious, forward-thinking practice with a strong team ethos and a commitment to developing the future of primary care.
Our achievements include:
- Pride in Practice LGBTQIA+ Gold Award
- Veterans Friendly Accredited Practice
- Dementia Friendly Practice Award
- Trauma-Informed Practice Accreditation
- Impact Awards – Practice of the Year Finalist
In addition, we are proud to be:
- A highly supportive and welcoming team
- A training practice committed to developing future healthcare professionals
- An active research practice involved in improving patient outcomes
- A multicultural and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated
- Focused on providing outstanding patient care while embracing innovation
What We Offer
- Supportive and approachable clinical leadership
- Friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team
- Modern systems and established workflows
- Opportunities to participate in teaching and research
- Inclusive and values-driven workplace culture
- Commitment to professional development and wellbeing
Join Us
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity within a progressive and patient-focused practice where your contribution will be valued, we would love to hear from you.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
