Downham Family Medical Practice

Salaried GP

The closing date is 30 September 2025

Job summary

GP Opportunity Newly Qualified Welcome | 4 to 6 Sessions per week | Supportive GP Practice

We are a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate General Practitioner to join our supportive clinical team. This role is ideal for a newly qualified GP looking for a welcoming environment where you can develop your skills and thrive.

Salary: Competitive + NHS Pension + Indemnity Cover

Hours: 4 to 6 sessions per week (flexible working arrangements considered)

Why Join Us?

  • Supportive team culture with regular clinical meetings and mentorship from experienced GPs
  • Modern, well-equipped premises with excellent admin and nursing support
  • Opportunities to develop special interests and portfolio work
  • Flexible scheduling to fit work-life balance
  • Commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Full NHS Pension scheme
  • Indemnity fees covered
  • Paid CPD time and development opportunities
  • Support with fellowship and career progression

Main duties of the job

  1. Patient Consultations
    • Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations with patients.
    • Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic health conditions.
  2. Prescribing & Medicines Management
    • Prescribe safely and appropriately in line with current evidence-based guidance and practice protocols.
    • Review repeat prescriptions and conduct medication reviews.
  3. Referrals & Coordination of Care
    • Refer patients to secondary care and other services as clinically appropriate.
    • Work collaboratively with other health professionals
    • Offer advice and support on disease prevention, screening programmes, lifestyle modification, and immunisations.
  4. Record-Keeping & Administration
    • Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and legible patient records using the practices clinical system.
    • Complete reports, letters, and forms in a timely manner.
  5. Home Visits
    • Undertake home visits when clinically required and agreed as part of the duty rota.
  6. Duty Doctor / On-Call Sessions
    • Participate in the duty doctor rota to provide urgent, same-day care for patients.
  7. Teamwork & Practice Development
    • Attend and contribute to clinical meetings, significant event analyses, and quality improvement activities.
    • Support the practice in meeting QOF, Enhanced Services, and other contractual requirements.
  8. Training, CPD & Governance
    • Keep up to date with clinical developments and maintain GMC revalidation requirements.
    • Participate in clinical audit, peer review, and appraisal processes.

About us

We are a well-established practice serving a diverse patient population.

Ashdown Medical Group with a total list size of 13,000 was formed following a merger of 2 GP practices namely Downham Family Medical Practice and Burnt Ash Surgery hence we are based on 2 sites-Downham Health and Leisure centre, Moorside Road in Downham, Bromley and Burnt Ash at Lee Health Centre. We are committed to innovation in primary care and we pride ourselves on delivering excellent patient outcomes in a collaborative and friendly atmosphere.

With a strong emphasis on teamwork, patient experience, and efficiency, we are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate General Practitioner to join our supportive clinical team

Details

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0275-25-0007

Job locations

Moorside Road

Bromley

BR1 5EP


Lewisham & Greenwich Nhs Trust

2 Handen Road

London

SE12 8NP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description Salaried General Practitioner

Post Title: Salaried GP (Newly Qualified Welcome)

Location: Ashdown Medical Group, Downham/Lee London

Responsible to: Practice Partners / Clinical Lead GP

Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time (4 to 6 sessions per week)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience (plus NHS Pension & Indemnity cover)

Job Summary

We are a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice looking for an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our clinical team for 46 sessions per week. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified GP seeking a supportive environment with opportunities for career development, mentorship, and special interest work.

You will provide high-quality, patient-centred medical care to our registered population, working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to meet the health needs of our diverse community.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As a valued member of our team, you will:

  • Provide consultations in person, over the telephone, or via video for a variety of acute, chronic, and preventive care needs.
  • Diagnose, treat, and manage a broad range of medical conditions.
  • Prescribe safely and effectively, and conduct medication reviews.
  • Arrange and interpret appropriate investigations.
  • Refer patients to secondary care and community services where required.
  • Offer health promotion advice, lifestyle support, and preventive interventions.
  • Participate in the duty doctor rota, managing same-day demand and occasional home visits.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using the practice clinical system.
  • Contribute to clinical meetings, audits, significant event reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Support the practice in meeting QOF, Enhanced Services, and other contractual requirements.
  • Maintain professional development in line with GMC revalidation requirements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description Salaried General Practitioner

Post Title: Salaried GP (Newly Qualified Welcome)

Location: Ashdown Medical Group, Downham/Lee London

Responsible to: Practice Partners / Clinical Lead GP

Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time (4 to 6 sessions per week)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience (plus NHS Pension & Indemnity cover)

Job Summary

We are a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice looking for an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our clinical team for 46 sessions per week. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified GP seeking a supportive environment with opportunities for career development, mentorship, and special interest work.

You will provide high-quality, patient-centred medical care to our registered population, working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to meet the health needs of our diverse community.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As a valued member of our team, you will:

  • Provide consultations in person, over the telephone, or via video for a variety of acute, chronic, and preventive care needs.
  • Diagnose, treat, and manage a broad range of medical conditions.
  • Prescribe safely and effectively, and conduct medication reviews.
  • Arrange and interpret appropriate investigations.
  • Refer patients to secondary care and community services where required.
  • Offer health promotion advice, lifestyle support, and preventive interventions.
  • Participate in the duty doctor rota, managing same-day demand and occasional home visits.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using the practice clinical system.
  • Contribute to clinical meetings, audits, significant event reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Support the practice in meeting QOF, Enhanced Services, and other contractual requirements.
  • Maintain professional development in line with GMC revalidation requirements.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • GP Opportunity Newly Qualified Welcome

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Good organisational, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

  • Experience in quality improvement projects or teaching

Qualifications

Essential

  • Person Specification
  • Essential:
  • Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and licence to practise
  • MRCGP (or equivalent)
  • Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
  • Good organisational, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

  • Desirable:
  • Special clinical interest(s)
  • Experience in quality improvement projects or teaching
  • Knowledge of EMIS/Docman
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • GP Opportunity Newly Qualified Welcome

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Good organisational, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

  • Experience in quality improvement projects or teaching

Qualifications

Essential

  • Person Specification
  • Essential:
  • Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and licence to practise
  • MRCGP (or equivalent)
  • Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
  • Good organisational, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

  • Desirable:
  • Special clinical interest(s)
  • Experience in quality improvement projects or teaching
  • Knowledge of EMIS/Docman

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Downham Family Medical Practice

Address

Moorside Road

Bromley

BR1 5EP


Employer's website

https://www.downhamfamilymedicalpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Downham Family Medical Practice

Address

Moorside Road

Bromley

BR1 5EP


Employer's website

https://www.downhamfamilymedicalpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Nadine Lawrence

nlawrence2@nhs.net

02039870277

Details

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0275-25-0007

Job locations

Moorside Road

Bromley

BR1 5EP


Lewisham & Greenwich Nhs Trust

2 Handen Road

London

SE12 8NP


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