Job summary
We are looking for one or two enthusiastic and committed Salaried GPs to join our CQC Outstanding-rated practice from January 2026 to provide maternity cover. We require 4 to 8 sessions per week, for 6 to 12 months, with clarification subject to mutual agreement.
Interviews will be held for shortlisted candidates during the week of 3rd November.
You will be joining a supportive, community-focused team where workloads are fair and sustainable and where colleagues look after each other as well as their patients. Our practice has a long-standing reputation for high quality, evidence-based care and innovation, and we place real value on professional development, even within fixed-term posts.
Set in the beautiful North Cotswolds, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a friendly, forward-thinking practice with excellent staff support and the chance to enjoy both a rewarding role and a great quality of life.
Main duties of the job
- Sessions: 4 to 8 per week (flexible)
- Contract: Fixed term 6 to 12 months
- Duties: Routine surgeries, home visits, participation in the duty doctor rota (approximately one day every other week), and associated administrative tasks
- Professional Development: Weekly Gold Standard Framework meetings, PLT attendance, study leave, and opportunities for teaching medical students and GP registrars
- Start Date: January 2026
- Requirements: GMC registration and General Practice CCT with a licence to practise in the UK
About us
Shipston Medical Centre provides primary care to 12,000 patients in the picturesque market town of Shipston on Stour and surrounding villages. Rated Outstanding by the CQC, we are proud of our reputation for high quality, evidence-based care delivered with compassion.
We are a patient-focused, community-oriented organisation with a strong commitment to education and development. The practice has a long history of supporting GP trainees, medical students and other learners, and colleagues are encouraged in their ongoing professional growth.
Our team is collaborative and supportive, with doctors working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary workforce including nurses, a nurse-led frailty team, clinical pharmacists and ARRS roles, all supported by experienced administrative and reception teams. We place high value on teamwork and looking after each other is as important to us as caring for our patients.
We are forward-thinking and innovative, using the latest technology to enhance safety, efficiency and to reduce the administrative burden on clinicians. Our size allows us to provide comprehensive services while maintaining the feel of a friendly, community-based practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
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Routine and acute surgeries with 12-minute appointments for all consultations (telephone or face-to-face).
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Duty doctor sessions managed via AccuRx total triage. Full training and support provided.
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Home visits as clinically required, taken from clinical session time (not additional to workload).
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Participation in the duty doctor rota (approximately one day every other week).
Non-Clinical Duties
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Administration time included: each session comprises 3 hours of clinical work and 1 hour of admin.
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Covering the administrative workload list for patients ordinarily under the care of the doctor on maternity leave.
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Review and action of results, correspondence, and tasks.
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Contribution to clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement activities.
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Participation in weekly Gold Standard Framework meetings and PLT sessions.
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Teaching opportunities with medical students and GP registrars (if desired).
General Responsibilities
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To undertake all duties ordinarily expected of a UK-trained GP with CCT and GMC licence to practise.
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To work within GMC Good Medical Practice principles and within the limits of competence.
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To contribute positively to the team ethos, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based, and compassionate patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
-
Routine and acute surgeries with 12-minute appointments for all consultations (telephone or face-to-face).
-
Duty doctor sessions managed via AccuRx total triage. Full training and support provided.
-
Home visits as clinically required, taken from clinical session time (not additional to workload).
-
Participation in the duty doctor rota (approximately one day every other week).
Non-Clinical Duties
-
Administration time included: each session comprises 3 hours of clinical work and 1 hour of admin.
-
Covering the administrative workload list for patients ordinarily under the care of the doctor on maternity leave.
-
Review and action of results, correspondence, and tasks.
-
Contribution to clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement activities.
-
Participation in weekly Gold Standard Framework meetings and PLT sessions.
-
Teaching opportunities with medical students and GP registrars (if desired).
General Responsibilities
-
To undertake all duties ordinarily expected of a UK-trained GP with CCT and GMC licence to practise.
-
To work within GMC Good Medical Practice principles and within the limits of competence.
-
To contribute positively to the team ethos, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based, and compassionate patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with licence to practise in the UK
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice (or within 6 months of completion at time of application)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Commitment to high quality, evidence-based and compassionate patient care
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage clinical risk and work within professional boundaries and GMC Good Medical Practice
- Willingness to participate in duty doctor rota, home visits, and administrative responsibilities for a patient list
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Interest in teaching or training medical students/GP registrars
- Experience of audit, quality improvement or clinical governance activities
- Familiarity with EMIS and AccuRx (training will be provided if required)
- Additional clinical interests that complement the needs of the practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in UK general practice
Desirable
- Experience of audit, quality improvement or clinical governance activities
- Familiarity with EMIS and AccuRx (training will be provided if required)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with licence to practise in the UK
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice (or within 6 months of completion at time of application)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Commitment to high quality, evidence-based and compassionate patient care
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage clinical risk and work within professional boundaries and GMC Good Medical Practice
- Willingness to participate in duty doctor rota, home visits, and administrative responsibilities for a patient list
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Interest in teaching or training medical students/GP registrars
- Experience of audit, quality improvement or clinical governance activities
- Familiarity with EMIS and AccuRx (training will be provided if required)
- Additional clinical interests that complement the needs of the practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in UK general practice
Desirable
- Experience of audit, quality improvement or clinical governance activities
- Familiarity with EMIS and AccuRx (training will be provided if required)
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
