Fixed Term Salaried GP (6 months)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Yate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to CPD

Teaching opportunities

Flexible & family-friendly approach

Staff wellbeing support

Job summary

Rosemary Medical Centre is recruiting a salaried GP on a six-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, four sessions weekly (Tuesdays and Fridays). The post operates in a training practice, teaching Foundation Doctors and medical students, with Full GMC registration and National Performers List eligibility required.

The role focuses on autonomous care, long-term condition management, prescribing, referrals, and participation in governance, training, and CPD activities within a

Qualifications

• Qualified GP with MRCGP.
• Vocational Training Certificate or JCPTGP.
• CCT as a General Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous medical services under the GMS contract.
• Deliver high-quality clinical care in line with GMC standards.
• Manage a patient list and coordinate referrals and prescriptions.
• Cover telephone triage and duty doctor shifts.

Skills

Autonomous working

Teamwork

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

MRCGP

JCPTGP or VT Certificate

CCT GP

Tools

SystmOne

Outlook

MS Office

Job description

Rosemary Medical Centre, a GMS practice of around 9,500 patients, is recruiting a salaried GP on a six-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The work centres on autonomous care for the practice list, including long-term conditions, prescribing and referrals, plus telephone triage and duty doctor rotas. The post is four sessions a week across Tuesdays and Fridays, in a training practice that teaches Foundation Doctors and medical students. Full GMC registration, National Performers List entry and independent UK practice eligibility are required.

What the job involves

• Provide autonomous medical services to the practice population under the GMS contract
• Deliver high-quality clinical care in line with GMC standards of good medical practice
• Hold delegated responsibility for a list of patients
• Manage long-term conditions and prescribe generically in line with local and national guidance
• Process referrals, repeat prescriptions and other administration promptly
• Cover telephone triage and duty doctor work on a rota
• Keep accurate clinical records and follow practice protocols, policies and clinical audit
• Share the practice workload equally and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to practice governance, training, finance, HR and quality improvement
• Attend practice meetings and support the partners' strategic aims, including recommendations on income and costs
• Complete appraisal and revalidation and pursue own continuing professional development
• Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

Qualifications

• Qualified GP with MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• CCT as a General Practitioner

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration
• National Performers List registration

Experience

• Experience of working in a primary care environment, including continuing professional development
• Experience of QOF, clinical audit and clinical risk management

Skills & knowledge

• Working understanding of the GMS contract
• Excellent written, oral and telephone communication
• Strong IT skills, including SystmOne, Outlook and Office
• Effective planning, organising and time management
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team member, with strong problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work outside core office hours

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check and occupational health clearance

Other

• Defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• Eligibility to practise independently in the UK

Nice to have

• Special interest
• GP trainer

What’s offered

• Access to continuing professional development
• Opportunities to get involved in teaching and service development
• Flexible and family-friendly approach where possible
• Support for staff wellbeing and a supportive clinical team