Salaried GP

Cheriton Bishop and Teign Valley Practice; Cheriton Bishop; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural GP practice in Cheriton Bishop is seeking an experienced Salaried GP committed to high-quality patient care within a supportive team. The role involves delivering excellent clinical services, participating in audits, and ensuring continuity of care for patients. Candidates should have a valid GMC registration and at least 2 years of GP experience. Join a friendly practice that values teamwork and community well-being, in a picturesque rural setting.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years as a GP.
• Experience working in a primary care environment.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality medical care to the patient population.
• Participate in clinical auditing and data collection.
• Manage a list of patients ensuring continuity of care.

Skills

Excellent patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Positive attitude

Education

Qualified GP

MRCGP

Vocational Training Certificate

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Full GMC Registration

National Performers List Registration

Job description

Salaried GP

The closing date is 23 January 2026

Cheriton Bishop & Teign Valley Practice, part of North Dartmoor PCN, are seeking a Salaried GP who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred clinical care and who enjoys working as part of a supportive, collaborative team.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Values excellent, compassionate care
• Works well within a multi-disciplinary team
• Communicates clearly and thoughtfully
• Brings a positive attitude - and ideally a sense of humour (always appreciated)

In joining us, you'll become part of a friendly practice in a beautiful rural setting, where teamwork is genuine, support is readily available, and the occasional light-hearted moment is considered good for everyone's wellbeing.

If you're a GP who combines professionalism with approachability and cares deeply about the patients and community you serve, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The role is for 4 sessions per week, with a view to increasing. These would be worked over 2 days, Thursday and Friday.

Main duties of the job

In general you will be expected undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within Primary Care, including:

Totake part in clinical auditing and data collection

Contributeto QOF and IIF requirements and recording data appropriately

Attendteam meetings and other clinical meetings as necessary

1Duty session per week

3sessions of booked appointments blend of telephone appointments and face toface

HomeVisits as required

In addition, while patients at the practice are ableto consult with any GP, you will be assigned a pro-rata patient list whichallows for continuity of care for own patients.

About us

We are a 2 site dispensing practice serving approx 5,500 patients in a rural area. As a high performing practice we have a strong ethos of teamwork and peer support, we use SystmOne and are involved with teaching Registrars, Medical Students and Nurse Students. Our patient satisfaction scores remain consistently high and patients truly value our team.

You will be joining a small, close-knit practice whose team are supportive and forward thinking. Working with us will mean that you have a dedicated (and fun) clinical and admin team ready and willing to support you with the addition of 2 Physios, a Clinical Pharmacist and an ACP.

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

To work as an autonomouspractitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practicepopulation, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complyingwith the PMS contract.

Furthermore, the post holder willadhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to theeffective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining apositive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Mission Statement

We are abusy rural GP Training Practice with five doctors, an Advanced ClinicalPractitioner, Physio, Clinical Pharmacist and a GP Registrar. Our main surgery is at Cheriton Bishop andour Branch surgery at Christow. OurPractice Area covers approximately 80 square miles with 12 villages around thebeautiful landscape in and around the Dartmoor National Park.

Our aim isto give a personal, caring, efficient and friendly service to all our patients.This not only includes the management of acute illness, but a proactive,holistic and sensitive treatment of all chronic diseases, and a fullystructured preventative health program for all age groups.

Primary Key Responsibilities

• a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• b. The provision of services commensurate with the PMS contract
• c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• d. Management of own list of patients
• e. Effective management of long-term conditions
• f. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests, Pathology, document management and other associated administrative tasks
• g. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
• h. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• i. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• j. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• k. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• m. Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
• n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process
• p. Commit to self-learning and instill 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 always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Secondary responsibilities

• a. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
• b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• c. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach ie, root cause analysis (RCA)

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificare or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practictioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC Registration
• National Performers List Registration
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
• Appropriate Defence Indemnity (MPS/MDU)

Experience

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• General understanding of the GMS/PMS Contract
• Minimum of 2 years as a GP
• Experience of Medicines Management
• Experience of ICB initiatives

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.

Cheriton Bishop and Teign Valley Practice