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Compass House Medical Centres

6 Session Salaried GP - starting April 2026

The closing date is 31 October 2025

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Job summary

Would you like to work as part of a passionate, forward-thinking, high-performing GP team with an Outstanding CQC rating and Investors in People Gold accreditation?

Following the upcoming retirement of two of our longstanding GPs, were looking for a new GP to join our dynamic and supportive team from April 2026.

At Compass House, we believe in a collaborative environment that enhances our daily work experience, brings joy to our everyday tasks, and builds resilience. Were proud of our strong team culture and commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and staff wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

You'll join a multi-disciplinary team that includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Paramedics, a dedicated Nursing team, Care Co-ordinators, and Social Prescribers. Together we provide high-quality, person-centred care to the communities of Brixham, Kingswear, Churston, Galmpton, and the outskirts of Paignton.

We're passionate about providing excellent care for our patients while ensuring the day remains manageable and fulfilling for our team.

Our On the Day Team brings together GPs, ANPs, Paramedics, and a nursing team member in a dedicated hub to share the load and support one another. Our Planned Care sessions typically include 25 patient contacts across the day, with protected time for admin, patient reviews, and coffee breaksgiving you the autonomy to shape your day.Our Clinical Pharmacy Team manages medication queries, reviews, and repeat prescriptions, while our Care Co-ordinators have streamlined processes to reduce GP workload. Home visits are primarily carried out by our Paramedic and Visiting ANP, supported by an experienced Nursing Team of RGNs, Nursing Associates, APs, GPAs, HCAs, and Phlebotomists.

About us

We are based in a purpose-built, sea-view Practice in the fishing town of Brixham, serving a growing list size of over 15,500 patients. We also operate from a branch site in Galmpton and a newly refurbished wing at Brixham Hospital.

As a Training Practice, we host and train Medical Students, GP Registrars, nurses and many other primary care roles. We're also part of the South West Clinical Research Network, contributing to a number of ongoing studies. We place great importance on professional growth, wellbeing, and longevity. Many of our team members have been with us for over a decade. We hold regular social events and meetings throughout the year, from our summer rounders match to our Christmas party.

We work closely with two other Torbay surgeries as part of the Baywide Primary Care Network, and with neighbouring practices under Torbay General Practice, delivering shared services such as Improved Access clinics and the COVID vaccination programme.

We are active in our local community, hosting Fishermans clinics quayside for our local population, as well as delivering GP Ward Care at Brixham Hospital.

Our culture has been recognised externally too in 2025 we achieved Investors in People Gold, reflecting our commitment to making Compass House a great place to work and grow and have been commended for our commitment to workplace wellbeing.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10,800 to £12,000 a session and BMA model contract

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1523-25-0007

Job locations

Compass House Medical Centres

King Street

Brixham

Devon

TQ5 9TF


Compass House Medical Centres

2 Langdon Lane

Galmpton

Brixham

Devon

TQ5 0PG


Compass House Medical Centres

Brixham Hospital, Greenswood Road

Brixham

Devon

TQ5 9HW


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a 6 session GP to join our friendly Team at Compass House Medical Centres in Brixham, Devon.

What we offer

  • £10,800 - £12,000 per session
  • BMA model contract
  • 6 weeks annual leave + 1 week study leave
  • Professional medical indemnity top-up with MDDUS
  • Assigned mentor for at least 6 months
  • Laptop provided for flexible working
  • Regular MDT meetings
  • A genuinely supportive, values-driven team

We'd love to meet interested applicants, introduce you to the team, and show you what day-to-day life at Compass House is really like. We're also happy to arrange locum shifts if you'd like to experience our practice first-hand before applying.

To arrange an informal chat or visit please contact stephanie.tedstone@nhs.net (Management Partner) or james.gunning@nhs.net (GP Partner). Application by CV and covering letter, explaining how you would fit in our team.

The closing date for this role is Friday 31st October, although we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further application when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. We therefore suggest that you apply at an early stage to avoid disappointment.

NB: We gather and processes the personal data of job applicants as part of the recruitment process. For further information please request a copy of our GDPR Privacy Notice.

If you require any information in an alternative format i.e. large font, please contact Kaye Clarke, Management Support Executive via email (kaye.clarke@nhs.net).

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a 6 session GP to join our friendly Team at Compass House Medical Centres in Brixham, Devon.

What we offer

  • £10,800 - £12,000 per session
  • BMA model contract
  • 6 weeks annual leave + 1 week study leave
  • Professional medical indemnity top-up with MDDUS
  • Assigned mentor for at least 6 months
  • Laptop provided for flexible working
  • Regular MDT meetings
  • A genuinely supportive, values-driven team

We'd love to meet interested applicants, introduce you to the team, and show you what day-to-day life at Compass House is really like. We're also happy to arrange locum shifts if you'd like to experience our practice first-hand before applying.

To arrange an informal chat or visit please contact stephanie.tedstone@nhs.net (Management Partner) or james.gunning@nhs.net (GP Partner). Application by CV and covering letter, explaining how you would fit in our team.

The closing date for this role is Friday 31st October, although we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further application when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. We therefore suggest that you apply at an early stage to avoid disappointment.

NB: We gather and processes the personal data of job applicants as part of the recruitment process. For further information please request a copy of our GDPR Privacy Notice.

If you require any information in an alternative format i.e. large font, please contact Kaye Clarke, Management Support Executive via email (kaye.clarke@nhs.net).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • GP experience in Primary Care.

Desirable

  • Experience in Emis Web.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP Full GMC Registration MRCGP Currently on Performer's List, (and never been removed due to a detrimental reason).
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • GP experience in Primary Care.

Desirable

  • Experience in Emis Web.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP Full GMC Registration MRCGP Currently on Performer's List, (and never been removed due to a detrimental reason).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Compass House Medical Centres

Address

Compass House Medical Centres

King Street

Brixham

Devon

TQ5 9TF


Employer's website

https://www.compasshousemedical.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Compass House Medical Centres

Address

Compass House Medical Centres

King Street

Brixham

Devon

TQ5 9TF


Employer's website

https://www.compasshousemedical.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Management Partner

Stephanie Tedstone

stephanie.tedstone@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10,800 to £12,000 a session and BMA model contract

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1523-25-0007

Job locations

Compass House Medical Centres

King Street

Brixham

Devon

TQ5 9TF


Compass House Medical Centres

2 Langdon Lane

Galmpton

Brixham

Devon

TQ5 0PG


Compass House Medical Centres

Brixham Hospital, Greenswood Road

Brixham

Devon

TQ5 9HW


Privacy notice

Compass House Medical Centres's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)