Fixed term salaried GP

Posting date:	09 December 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	23 December 2025
Location:	Swindon, SN6 8AG
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	A4636-25-0002

Summary

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES All members of the team are individually and collectively responsible for the provision of NHS general medical services to practice patients, and any others who are eligible for treatment at the practice. The services provided will include: Responding to medical problems presented by patients including history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral, where appropriate. Working in partnership with patients to provide high quality care. Providing appropriate preventive health care and advice within the context of the needs of the patient group. Following NICE guidelines and local protocols for patient care. Maintaining patients clinical records to the highest possible standards. Entering data according to practice protocols using recognised temples and clinical coding. Providing care within the Quality and Outcomes Framework, DES and LES. Processing post and pathology reports in accordance with practice protocols. Providing certification as outlined in current NHS regulations. Making home visits to patients as and when clinically necessary Undertaking relevant administrative and non-clinical duties needed for the delivery of medical services. Attending primary health care team meetings and other meetings as may be necessary Participating in the clinical audit programme. Participating in the clinical supervision and development of health professionals within the practice The post holder is required to keep up to date with developments in medical practice, and undertake annual appraisal and revalidation, in line with current professional standards. Medical practitioners employed by Elm Tree Surgery are responsible for maintaining the appropriate professional integrity and standards of medical practice by: Working within the policies and procedures of Elm Tree Surgery including those laid down for prescribing, clinical governance etc. Participating in and contributing to health and social service networks within Swindon and service development within those communities QUALIFICATIONS The post holder must: Hold the appropriate medical qualifications required in order to practice medicine. Be included as a fully registered doctor in the GP Register of the General Medical Council. Be included on the Medical Performers List. Not be suspended or disqualified from practice under any disciplinary proceedings that may result in any such disqualification or censure on the grounds of professional misconduct or negligence. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Confidentiality The post holder must comply with the General Data Protection Regulations when processing personal data for patients and staff. The post holder must be aware of the Caldicott Principles as they affect your work. You can address any questions in relation to this to your line manager. Any data breaches should be reported immediately to the Data Protection Officer. All enquiries from the media must be referred to a Partner. Health and Safety All employees have a statutory duty of care for the safety of themselves and others. Employees are required to report any hazards as soon as they are identified. All staff must contribute to the management of risk. This requires them to assess the risk in all situations, take of appropriate actions to mitigate any risks identified and report all hazards, incidents and near misses. Elm Tree Surgery is a non-smoking building. No-one may smoke or vape in the building. Flexibility Statement The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to be flexible and subject to amendment in the light of changing circumstances and following consultation with the post holder.