• Job Description

  Req#: A5319-25-0008?language=en&page=896&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you a newly qualified GP (within the last two years, without a substantive post) looking for an exciting and supportive role to launch your career?

  Dartford MODEL Primary Care Network is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking GP to join our team.

  This role will provide you with the opportunity to work across our 3 practices; The Wellcome Practice, Lowfield Medical Centre and Dr C J Shimmins & Partners, within Dartford, North Kent.

  Our practices are dedicated to supporting the growth of both trainees and experienced clinical staff, with two of our sites operating as GP training practices. We have successfully supported GPs through the New to Practice programme, and have had GPs complete various fellowship programmes.

  Our team of current GPs brings a variety of specialist interests, including womens health, minor surgery, and medical leadership.

  Main duties of the job

  As a GP within Dartford MODEL Primary Care Network, you will be required to work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice.

  Key responsibilities include:

  Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMS contract, additional and enhanced services where appropriate.

  Conducting routine and urgent appointments, both face-to-face and via telephone.

  Prescribing according to local and national guidelines.

  Handling home visits for routine and emergency cases.

  Managing administrative tasks, such as letters, results, referrals, and emails.

  Making appropriate referrals and managing related admin.

  Checking and signing repeat prescriptions.

  Participating in on-call/duty sessions as per pro-rata hours.

  Supporting Extended Hours services, enhancing patient access.

  Collaborating with other health and social care providers to deliver integrated care.

  Maintaining accurate consultation records using the EMIS clinical syste

  Offering clinical support to colleagues, helping the team meet high standards in patient care and QOF/Enhanced Services targets.

  About us

  Dartford MODEL PCN consists of 3 practices; The Wellcome Practice, Lowfield Medical Centre and Dr C J Shimmins & Partners.

  All three practices are based in Dartford, North Kent and serve a patient population of over 34,000 people.

  Our practices are dedicated to supporting the growth of both trainees and experienced clinical staff, with two of our sites operating as GP training practices. We have successfully supported GPs through the New to Practice programme, and have had GPs complete various fellowship programmes.

  Our team of current GPs brings a variety of specialist interests, including womens health, minor surgery, and medical leadership.

  Details

  Date posted

  19 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience Funded by PCN DES

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  A5319-25-0008

  Job locations

  Dartford West Health Centre

  Tower Road

  Dartford

  DA1 2HA

  
  

  Dartford East Health Centre

  Pilgrims Way

  Dartford

  DA1 1QY

  
  

  Lowfield Medical Centre

  Lowfield Street

  Dartford

  DA1 1HP

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Clinical responsibilities:

  The post-holder will be required to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing/authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.

  Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.

  Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.

  Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.

  Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.

  Recording clear and concise consultation notes

  Collecting data for audit purposes.

  Prescribing in accordance with local formulary and national guidelines

  The post-holder may be required to visit patients during surgery time in an emergency if clinically indicated.

  The post-holder may be required to support enhanced access sessions as per the needs of the PCN.

  Communication

  Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.

  Recognise the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

  Delivering a quality service

  Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality, including participating in shared learning across the practice, PCN and wider organisation. Work as part of the team to seek feedback, continually improve the service and contribute to business planning.

  Learning and development

  Take responsibility for own learning and performance through continuous professional development, including participating in supervision, acting as a positive role model and assessing own learning needs.

  Act as a mentor and positive role model to students and junior members of staff, sharing information and good practice.

  Contribute to education and training of trainee clinical staff and students.

  Maintaining confidentiality

  The GP will, as an integral part of and in the course of carrying out his/her role, have access to confidential and sometimes sensitive information relating to patients, carers and family members, as well as similar information about colleagues. They may also have access to confidential information about the practices and the PCN.

  All such information, in whatever format and howsoever made available, must be treated with the strictest confidence. All such information held within and outside of the practice will be shared only as necessary, and in accordance with the practices confidentiality / data sharing policies, and in line with data protection legislation and the Freedom of Information Act.

  Equality and diversity

  The GP will comply with the practices equality and diversity policy, and legislation relating to equality and diversity.

  Support the equality and diversity of patients, carers and colleagues by recognising the importance of peoples rights and interpreting them in a way that is consistent with policy, procedures and current legislation.

  Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues by behaving in a manner which is welcoming, non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

  Professional development

  Participate in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own professional development

  Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working

  Work with your line manager to undertake continual personal and professional development, access regular supervision and take an active part in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities of the post.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Clinical responsibilities:

  The post-holder will be required to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing/authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.

  Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.

  Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.

  Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.

  Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.

  Recording clear and concise consultation notes

  Collecting data for audit purposes.

  Prescribing in accordance with local formulary and national guidelines

  The post-holder may be required to visit patients during surgery time in an emergency if clinically indicated.

  The post-holder may be required to support enhanced access sessions as per the needs of the PCN.

  Communication

  Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.

  Recognise the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

  Delivering a quality service

  Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality, including participating in shared learning across the practice, PCN and wider organisation. Work as part of the team to seek feedback, continually improve the service and contribute to business planning.

  Learning and development

  Take responsibility for own learning and performance through continuous professional development, including participating in supervision, acting as a positive role model and assessing own learning needs.

  Act as a mentor and positive role model to students and junior members of staff, sharing information and good practice.

  Contribute to education and training of trainee clinical staff and students.

  Maintaining confidentiality

  The GP will, as an integral part of and in the course of carrying out his/her role, have access to confidential and sometimes sensitive information relating to patients, carers and family members, as well as similar information about colleagues. They may also have access to confidential information about the practices and the PCN.

  All such information, in whatever format and howsoever made available, must be treated with the strictest confidence. All such information held within and outside of the practice will be shared only as necessary, and in accordance with the practices confidentiality / data sharing policies, and in line with data protection legislation and the Freedom of Information Act.

  Equality and diversity

  The GP will comply with the practices equality and diversity policy, and legislation relating to equality and diversity.

  Support the equality and diversity of patients, carers and colleagues by recognising the importance of peoples rights and interpreting them in a way that is consistent with policy, procedures and current legislation.

  Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues by behaving in a manner which is welcoming, non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

  Professional development

  Participate in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own professional development

  Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working

  Work with your line manager to undertake continual personal and professional development, access regular supervision and take an active part in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities of the post.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Newly qualified GP - within 2 years and not having had a substantive post.
  • Completed MRCGP
  • Full GMC registration and license to practice
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
  • Ensure Continuous Professional Development is maintained

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Experience using a primary care IT system such as EMIS or System One
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit
  • Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
  • General understanding of GMS contract

  Desirable

  • Experience of providing home visits
  • Experience using EMIS

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
  • Ability to work autonomously, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
  • Understanding of evidence-based practice
  • Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose
  • Ability to request and review pathology tests and other relevant investiagations and advise patients accordingly
  • Assessing and managing acute deteriorations/exacerbations of LTCs
  • Understanding of evidence-based practice
  • Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely.
  • Broad knowledge of clinical governance
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
  • Strong IT skills incl. competence in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
  • Effective time management
  • Ability to listen and empathise whilst being honest and caring
  • Polite and confident, flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated, forward thinker with ability to use own judgement and common sense
  • Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Good time management
  • Observance of strict confidentiality
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Newly qualified GP - within 2 years and not having had a substantive post.
  • Completed MRCGP
  • Full GMC registration and license to practice
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
  • Ensure Continuous Professional Development is maintained

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Experience using a primary care IT system such as EMIS or System One
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit
  • Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
  • General understanding of GMS contract

  Desirable

  • Experience of providing home visits
  • Experience using EMIS

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
  • Ability to work autonomously, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
  • Understanding of evidence-based practice
  • Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose
  • Ability to request and review pathology tests and other relevant investiagations and advise patients accordingly
  • Assessing and managing acute deteriorations/exacerbations of LTCs
  • Understanding of evidence-based practice
  • Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely.
  • Broad knowledge of clinical governance
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
  • Strong IT skills incl. competence in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
  • Effective time management
  • Ability to listen and empathise whilst being honest and caring
  • Polite and confident, flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated, forward thinker with ability to use own judgement and common sense
  • Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Good time management
  • Observance of strict confidentiality
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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

  The Wellcome Practice

  Address

  Dartford West Health Centre

  Tower Road

  Dartford

  DA1 2HA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.thewellcomepractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Wellcome Practice

  Address

  Dartford West Health Centre

  Tower Road

  Dartford

  DA1 2HA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.thewellcomepractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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