Caterham Valley Medical Practice

Salaried GP

The closing date is 31 August 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic GP to join our multi-professional and friendly team for 4 sessions per week.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients as well as those in care homes registered at the practice.The post-holder will undertake a variety of duties including face to face and telephone consultations, home visits and GP led triage. See job description for more detailed information.

About us

We are a friendly, forward thinking organisation with approx. 39,000 patients based across 3 practices, Caterham Valley Medical Practice in Caterham, Moat House Surgery in Merstham and Greystone House Surgery in Redhill. This position will be based at Caterham Valley.

As a training practice we thrive on developing our staff in a supportive and professional environment, and as a high performing organisation we are dedicated to providing our patients with the best possible care and service.

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4185-25-0002

Job locations

Eothen House

Eothen Close

Caterham

Surrey

CR3 6JU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d. Effective management of long-term conditions

e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

f. On a rotational basis, undertake triage/duty doctor roles

g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

h. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload by holding a personal list

i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) if required

l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

m. Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training etc

n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

p. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

q. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

r. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

s. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

u. Adherence to the GMC code of professional conduct

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d. Effective management of long-term conditions

e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

f. On a rotational basis, undertake triage/duty doctor roles

g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

h. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload by holding a personal list

i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) if required

l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

m. Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training etc

n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

p. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

q. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

r. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

s. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

u. Adherence to the GMC code of professional conduct

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP
  • General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Experience

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • National Performers List registration
  • Appropriate defence indemnity
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of continued professional development
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit
  • Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving & analytical skills
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
  • Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes

Desirable

  • Two years as a salaried GP/locum
  • Experience of medicines management
  • Experience of ICB initiatives
  • General understanding of the Primary Care contract
  • EMIS user skills
  • Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP
  • General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Experience

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • National Performers List registration
  • Appropriate defence indemnity
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of continued professional development
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit
  • Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving & analytical skills
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
  • Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes

Desirable

  • Two years as a salaried GP/locum
  • Experience of medicines management
  • Experience of ICB initiatives
  • General understanding of the Primary Care contract
  • EMIS user skills
  • Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes

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

Caterham Valley Medical Practice

Address

Eothen House

Eothen Close

Caterham

Surrey

CR3 6JU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Caterham Valley Medical Practice

Address

Eothen House

Eothen Close

Caterham

Surrey

CR3 6JU


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Caroline Towers

caroline.towers@nhs.net

01883347811

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4185-25-0002

Job locations

Eothen House

Eothen Close

Caterham

Surrey

CR3 6JU


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