Job summary
The Fishponds Family Practice is delighted
to offer an exciting opportunity for a Salaried General Practitioner to join
our friendly, forward-thinking, and supportive team for 5 sessions per week.
Wednesday full day, Thursday PM, Friday full day.
This is an excellent role for a motivated
GP who values high-quality patient care, collaboration, and professional
development.
*** Interviews will be taking place on Wednesday 21st January 2026 ***
Main duties of the job
As a Salaried GP, you will work as an
autonomous, accountable clinician, delivering evidence-based medical services
to our practice population and maintaining the high clinical standards expected
under the PMS Contract. You will uphold GMC principles of good medical
practice, contribute to the effective running of the practice, and foster
strong working relationships across our multidisciplinary teamleading by
example and promoting a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous
improvement.
About us
Fishponds Family Practice has been caring
for our community for over 100 years, with deep roots in the local area.
Established by Dr Claude Bernard in a Victorian house on Fishponds Road and
later led by his son Cyril through the war years and the birth of the NHS, our
practice has grown into a modern, stable, and well-regarded training practice.
Today, we are proud to offer a supportive
environment with a dynamic and diverse team, including 5 partners, 5 salaried
GPs, practice nurses, HCAs, urgent care practitioners, and an experienced
pharmacy team, all supported by a large group of care coordinators and a
dedicated management team.
We embrace innovation and technology to
streamline processes, support clinicians, and enhance patient care. Regular
clinical meetings promote shared learning and collaboration, supported by a
warm and approachable team culture.
As a training practice, we host medical
students from Years 1 to 5, contributing to a lively, forward-thinking
atmosphere. We are an active member of a successful Primary Care Network (PCN),
enjoying the benefits of shared resources, innovation, and continuous
improvement.
With strong administrative systems and a
consistent record as a high QOF achiever, we are committed to delivering safe,
effective, and compassionate care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Delivering high-quality, patient-centred
clinical care to the practice population
Providing services aligned with the PMS
Contract
Prescribing safely and effectively,
following local and national guidance
Managing long-term conditions in line
with best practice
Completing administrative tasks in a
timely and accurate manner, including referrals and repeat prescriptions
Participating in the duty doctor
rota
Maintaining accurate, comprehensive
clinical records
Sharing the clinical workload fairly and
collaboratively
Adhering to clinical guidelines and
contributing to audits
Supporting quality improvement
initiatives and continuous development
Taking responsibility for delegated QOF
domains or other clinical areas
Attending and contributing to clinical
and practice meetings
Engaging in clinical governance,
teaching, and training activities
Maintaining appraisal requirements and
preparing for revalidation
Demonstrating a commitment to personal
CPD and supporting the development of others
Teaching and supervising medical students
as required
Contributing to the practices strategic
aims, including identifying opportunities to enhance income or improve
efficiency
Working in line with practice policies,
protocols, and processes
Promoting a culture of collaboration, communication, and continuous
improvement
Job description
Job responsibilities
Delivering high-quality, patient-centred
clinical care to the practice population
Providing services aligned with the PMS
Contract
Prescribing safely and effectively,
following local and national guidance
Managing long-term conditions in line
with best practice
Completing administrative tasks in a
timely and accurate manner, including referrals and repeat prescriptions
Participating in the duty doctor
rota
Maintaining accurate, comprehensive
clinical records
Sharing the clinical workload fairly and
collaboratively
Adhering to clinical guidelines and
contributing to audits
Supporting quality improvement
initiatives and continuous development
Taking responsibility for delegated QOF
domains or other clinical areas
Attending and contributing to clinical
and practice meetings
Engaging in clinical governance,
teaching, and training activities
Maintaining appraisal requirements and
preparing for revalidation
Demonstrating a commitment to personal
CPD and supporting the development of others
Teaching and supervising medical students
as required
Contributing to the practices strategic
aims, including identifying opportunities to enhance income or improve
efficiency
Working in line with practice policies,
protocols, and processes
Promoting a culture of collaboration, communication, and continuous
improvement
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Strong clinical skills and effective time management and the willingness to be involved in the development of others
- Excellent interpersonal personal skills with evidence of effective teamwork
- Proficient in using electronic health records and embracing new technologies.
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be included in NHS England list of medical practitioners as per section 91 of the NHS Act 2006
- Hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) on the General Practitioner Register
- Not prohibited from providing services due to regulation breaches (e.g., NHS Performers Lists Regulations)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Strong clinical skills and effective time management and the willingness to be involved in the development of others
- Excellent interpersonal personal skills with evidence of effective teamwork
- Proficient in using electronic health records and embracing new technologies.
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be included in NHS England list of medical practitioners as per section 91 of the NHS Act 2006
- Hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) on the General Practitioner Register
- Not prohibited from providing services due to regulation breaches (e.g., NHS Performers Lists Regulations)
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).
Additional information
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).
