GP; Maternity Cover

We are looking for a self-motivated team player who can add value to our Practice. An individual who embodies patient-centred care, possesses a strong work ethic, is passionate about all aspects of General Practice and is committed to innovative thinking who thrives in a collaborative team environment.

Competitive salary package

Six weeks holiday / 1 week study leave (pro-rata)

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunities to be involved with exciting and innovative projects

Access to training opportunities (protected time)

Free parking in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

If you are interested in joining our team and are passionate about making a positive impact in healthcare, we want to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

To arrange a visit or for an informal chat about the role please contact the Practice Manager, Rebecca Hutchinson:

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to the Practice Manager, Rebecca Hutchinson:

Closing date for applications: 31st March 2026

Kingswood surgery is a training practice with 4 partners and 6 salaried GPs. All supported by a Paramedic Practitioner, a strong nursing team together with exceptional reception and administrative support teams. A forward-thinking practice serving approximately 11,300 patients with an overall CQC rating of GOOD. We utilise EMIS Web and Anima, providing a wide range of enhanced services.

In accordance with the practice timetable, asagreed the post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake a varietyof duties including:

Surgery consultations and emergencies

Telephone consultations and queries

Home visits.

Triaging using Anima

Compiling and issuing computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions including using electronic prescribing services

Prescribing in accordance with national guidelines

Referral letters (NHS and private)

Managing paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner.

Dealing with hospital correspondence

Checking and managing pathology and test results

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

Assessing the healthcare 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

Providing counselling and health education

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

Recording clear and contemporaneous computer based consultation notes to agreed standards

In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care

Complete care plans required for local enhanced services

Participate in enhanced services.

Other Responsibilities

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection,health and safety

A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based practice

Excellent communication skills when dealing with adiverse patient population and workforce

Excellent ICT skills with the ability to adapt to fastpaced digital transformation

Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation

Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records

Contributing to the summarising of patient records and accurate clinical coding of patient data

Attending training and events organised by the practiceor other agencies, where appropriate.

• Eligible to work in General Practice in the NHS.
• To be able to demonstrate on-going personal and practice development.
• Able to discuss difficult areas sensitively and diplomatically with patients.
• Team player
• Use of EMIS / Docman / Anima

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.