Salaried GP

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A rural GP practice in Exeter is seeking a Salaried GP to deliver high-quality patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a passion for working within a supportive team. The role is part-time, requiring 4 sessions per week, with responsibilities including patient management, clinical auditing, and contributing to quality initiatives. Applicants must hold relevant qualifications such as MRCGP and a Vocational Training Certificate. Join a dedicated team committed to patient well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Beautiful rural setting

Qualifications

• Experience working in a primary care environment.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Understanding of the GMS/PMS contract.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective medical care to the population.
• Manage own list of patients.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Clear communication

Positive attitude

Education

Qualified GP

MRCGP

Vocational Training Certificate

GMC registration

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Who we’re looking for

• 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 are 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.

Working pattern

Part‑time: 4 sessions per week, with a view to increasing. Sessions are worked over 2 days (Thursday and Friday).

Main Duties

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

• Take part in clinical auditing and data collection
• Contribute to QOF and IIF requirements and record data appropriately
• Attend team meetings and other clinical meetings as necessary
• Duty session: 1 per week
• Booked appointments: 3 sessions, blend of telephone and face‑to‑face
• Home visits as required
• Work on a pro‑rata patient list, allowing continuity of care for own patients

About the Practice

We are a two‑site dispensing practice serving approximately 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, fun clinical and admin team ready and willing to support you with the addition of 2 physios, a clinical pharmacist and an ACP.

Mission Statement

We are a busy rural GP training practice with five doctors, an advanced clinical practitioner, physio, clinical pharmacist and a GP registrar. Our main surgery is at Cheriton Bishop and our branch surgery at Christow. Our practice area covers approximately 80 square miles with 12 villages around the beautiful landscape in and around the Dartmoor National Park.

Our aim is to give a personal, caring, efficient and friendly service to all our patients. This includes the management of acute illness, proactive, holistic and sensitive treatment of all chronic diseases, and a fully structured preventative health programme for all age groups.

Primary Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• Provision of services commensurate with the PMS contract
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Management of own list of patients
• Effective management of long‑term conditions
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests, pathology, document management and other associated administrative tasks
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice, including clinical governance and training
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process
• Commit to self‑learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
• Support partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Secondary Responsibilities

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

Person Specification – Qualifications (Essential)

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (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)

Person Specification – Experience (Essential)

• 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

Person Specification – Experience (Desirable)

• 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Cheriton Bishop & Teign Valley Practice

The Surgery, Yeoford Road, Cheriton Bishop, Devon, EX6 6JA

Website: https://www.cheritonbishoppractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)