Salaried General Practitioner

Job Summary

We are looking for committed and enthusiastic Salaried General Practitioners to join the supportive, progressive team at Chiltern House Medical Centre in High Wycombe. This role offers multiple clinical shifts weekly with flexible scheduling tailored to the candidate and practice needs. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team comprising nurse practitioners, clinical pharmacists, paramedics, and allied health professionals.

The position ensures a competitive salary and encourages working in a cooperative, patient-centered setting. Chiltern House Medical Centre is dedicated to delivering excellent, patient-focused care and fosters a culture of teamwork, innovation, and continual practice enhancement.

Main Duties

• Deliver primary care services including face-to-face and telephone consultations.
• Manage both acute medical issues and chronic conditions.
• Conduct clinical administrative tasks such as prescriptions, referrals, and reviewing test results.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities.
• Support clinical audits and contribute to practice developments.
• Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team to provide integrated, patient-centered care.
• Occasional home visits may be required, generally assisted by the paramedic support team.

About Chiltern House Medical Centre

This well-established NHS practice in High Wycombe offers an extensive range of primary care services focused on promoting health, preventing illness, and managing long-term conditions. The team collaborates closely across roles to maintain continuity, confidentiality, and service quality. The practice actively participates in the local Primary Care Network to share resources and improve patient outcomes. Feedback from patients is encouraged to help maintain and improve service excellence.

Detailed Job Responsibilities

• Autonomous practice of medicine aligned with practice timetables within clinical competence.
• Provide expert advice and management for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Create and assess individualized treatment plans for chronic illnesses.
• Identify and support patients at risk for developing long-term health issues.
• Offer advanced nursing care consistent with clinical guidelines including wound care and specialist clinics (e.g., ear syringing, contraception).
• Conduct specimen collection and travel medicine consultations.
• Request and interpret diagnostic test results.
• Maintain meticulous clinical records using appropriate coding and disease registers.
• Prioritize health issues and apply appropriate interventions.
• Assist in clinical emergencies and mental health assessments with referrals as needed.
• Implement adult and pediatric vaccination programs.
• Delegate clinical tasks safely within scope of practice.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures in line with regulations.
• Address substance abuse referrals following policy.
• Deliver health promotion opportunistically.
• Certified as an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to professional guidance.
• Support medication management annually within scope.
• Contribute to achievement of practice targets such as QOF.
• Coordinate with external agencies to support vulnerable patients.

Organizational Duties

• Adhere to all practice policies including prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, and safety.
• Commit to continuous professional development and participate in clinical audits.
• Engage in clinical evaluation, audit, and standard-setting activities.
• Take part in local healthcare initiatives to improve patient care.
• Contribute to analysis and learning from significant and near-miss events through structured methodologies.
• Support growth and development of nursing services within the practice, liaising with external bodies.
• Attend relevant training and professional events.

Person Specification

• Full registration and license to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Listing on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
• Holding the MRCGP qualification or its equivalent.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.

Additional Information

Applicants and recruitment agencies are kindly requested not to canvass for this vacancy.