Job summary
Salaried GP vacancy at Penshurst Gardens Surgery, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8
4 sessions per week
We are a friendly, supportive, award-winning suburban teaching practice in Edgware with a great opportunity for a high-calibre Salaried GP to join our Innovative, Proactive and Friendly team.
Practice profile:
Number 1 rated GP practice in Edgware with a 4.7/5.0 average rating in Google & BestCare Compare online reviews
RCGP accredited Armed Forces Veteran Friendly practice recognised as an Excellent Veterans Practice in the Veterans Newsletter
Established Multiprofessional Training Practice with GP trainees, Pharmacist trainees, Physician Associate students and Medical students from King's College, Imperial, and UCL
Current list size approx. 7500 patients
2 GP partners
2 Salaried GPs
3 Practice Nurses
2 Clinical Pharmacists
Barnet PCN 4 practice with additional care/services provided by PCN Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, First Contact Physiotherapists, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Mental Health Practitioner, Dementia Care Co-ordinator and other Care Co-ordinators.
High QOF and IIF attainment
Good CQC rating
To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to Dr Gunic, emina.gunic@nhs.net & Dr Betty Doegah, betty.doegah@nhs.net . Informal visits are also welcome by prior arrangement.
Main duties of the job
1. Clinical Care & Diagnosis-Managing face-to-face, telephone, and video appointments to assess symptoms and medical history.
Carrying out clinical exams and basic tests (e.g., blood pressure, urine samples) to aid diagnosis.
Issuing acute and repeat prescriptions and monitoring for side effects or drug interactions.
Performing small surgical tasks like joint injections, mole removals, or wound care.
Assessing and treating conditions like anxiety and depression, providing counseling, or referring to psychiatric services.
2.Monitoring long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension.
Administering immunizations, providing lifestyle advice (smoking cessation, weight loss), and overseeing cancer screenings.
Visiting elderly or housebound patients who cannot travel to the surgery.
Coordinating end-of-life care for patients to ensure dignity and comfort.
3.Deciding when a patient needs more specialized investigation and writing referral letters to hospital consultants.
Liaising with nurses, pharmacists, midwives, and social workers to ensure integrated care.
Helping patients navigate complex healthcare pathways and ensuring they receive appropriate social support.
4. Administration & Practice Management
Keeping accurate, confidential clinical records for every patient encounter.
Reviewing and actioning hundreds of blood tests, X-rays, and specialist letters daily.
Issuing fit notes (sick notes), death certificates, and medical reports for insurance or legal purposes.
About us
Penshurst Gardens Surgery is a general medical practice located in Edgware, Middlesex, serving approximately 7,500 patients. It is part of the NHS Primary Care Network 4 (PCN4), which allows it to offer a broader range of multidisciplinary services.
Core Practice Information
We provide comprehensive NHS primary care services to help manage health and well-being.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical Care & Diagnosis-Managing face-to-face, telephone, and video appointments to assess symptoms and medical history.
Carrying out clinical exams and basic tests (e.g., blood pressure, urine samples) to aid diagnosis.
Issuing acute and repeat prescriptions and monitoring for side effects or drug interactions.
Performing small surgical tasks like joint injections, mole removals, or wound care.
Assessing and treating conditions like anxiety and depression, providing counseling, or referring to psychiatric services.
2.Monitoring long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension.
Administering immunizations, providing lifestyle advice (smoking cessation, weight loss), and overseeing cancer screenings.
Visiting elderly or housebound patients who cannot travel to the surgery.
Coordinating end-of-life care for patients to ensure dignity and comfort.
3.Deciding when a patient needs more specialized investigation and writing referral letters to hospital consultants.
Liaising with nurses, pharmacists, midwives, and social workers to ensure integrated care.
Helping patients navigate complex healthcare pathways and ensuring they receive appropriate social support.
4. Administration & Practice Management
Keeping accurate, confidential clinical records for every patient encounter.
Reviewing and actioning hundreds of blood tests, X-rays, and specialist letters daily.
Issuing fit notes (sick notes), death certificates, and medical reports for insurance or legal purposes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical Care & Diagnosis-Managing face-to-face, telephone, and video appointments to assess symptoms and medical history.
Carrying out clinical exams and basic tests (e.g., blood pressure, urine samples) to aid diagnosis.
Issuing acute and repeat prescriptions and monitoring for side effects or drug interactions.
Performing small surgical tasks like joint injections, mole removals, or wound care.
Assessing and treating conditions like anxiety and depression, providing counseling, or referring to psychiatric services.
2.Monitoring long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension.
Administering immunizations, providing lifestyle advice (smoking cessation, weight loss), and overseeing cancer screenings.
Visiting elderly or housebound patients who cannot travel to the surgery.
Coordinating end-of-life care for patients to ensure dignity and comfort.
3.Deciding when a patient needs more specialized investigation and writing referral letters to hospital consultants.
Liaising with nurses, pharmacists, midwives, and social workers to ensure integrated care.
Helping patients navigate complex healthcare pathways and ensuring they receive appropriate social support.
4. Administration & Practice Management
Keeping accurate, confidential clinical records for every patient encounter.
Reviewing and actioning hundreds of blood tests, X-rays, and specialist letters daily.
Issuing fit notes (sick notes), death certificates, and medical reports for insurance or legal purposes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- GP training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Please see job description.
- Experience of working within a nursing team,
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care.
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- GP training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Please see job description.
- Experience of working within a nursing team,
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care.
- Experience of working in a GP practice
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).