Job summary
Join Our
Friendly, Patient-Centred Practice
We are looking for a committed and
compassionate GP to join our supportive team at Milton Abbas Surgery for a fixed-term
maternity cover contract, salary dependant on experience, from May 2026 to the end of April 2027.
This role offers 4 sessions per week across
2 days (Mondays and Thursdays-although there is some flexibility in days), providing an excellent opportunity for
someone seeking a well-balanced, structured working pattern within a welcoming
and community-focused practice.
The position offers a varied and rewarding
clinical mix, including face-to-face, telephone and e-consultations, management
of acute and long-term conditions, and opportunities to contribute to
preventative care and health promotion. You will work closely within a
collaborative multidisciplinary team that values professionalism, mutual
support, and continuous improvement.
We are committed to clinical excellence,
professional development, and maintaining a positive working environment. You
will be encouraged to contribute to service development and play an active role
in shaping patient care.
Based primarily at Milton Abbas Surgery, there
may be occasional opportunities to work across our branch or community clinic
sites.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties Role Summary
We are seeking a committed clinician to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within our practice. The role includes providing face-to-face, telephone, e-consult and home visit consultations; safely prescribing and managing acute and long-term conditions; responding to urgent presentations; and promoting preventative health and self-care.
You will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, communicate sensitively with patients and carers, maintain accurate clinical records, and refer appropriately to specialist services. The post holder will practise in line with professional guidance and national frameworks, contribute to audit and quality improvement, manage clinical risk, and ensure compliance with safeguarding, infection control, and data protection standards.
The role is based at Milton Abbas Surgery, with flexibility to support branch or outreach sites, and includes participation in ongoing professional development, supervision, and mentoring as required.
About us
Milton Abbas Surgery is a small,
forward-thinking practice providing care to approximately 5,000 patients. Our
size enables us to offer a personal approach while remaining progressive in how
we deliver services and support our community.
We are a well-established multi-disciplinary
team who work closely together and value the different skills and perspectives
each person brings. Mutual respect, professionalism and compassion underpin
both our patient care and our working relationships.
We believe that strong teamwork is essential
to delivering an excellent patient experience. Supporting one another through
busy and demanding days is part of our culture, and maintaining a sense of
perspective and humour helps us stay resilient when it matters most.
If you are enthusiastic about delivering
outstanding care within a forward-thinking and supportive environment, we would
love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- Deliver consultations (face-to-face, telephone, e-consultations, and home visits).
- Prescribe safely in line with local formulary and sign repeat prescriptions.
- Diagnose, manage, and monitor acute and long-term conditions.
- Respond to urgent and emergency situations (e.g., sepsis, anaphylaxis).
- Promote health prevention, self-care, and lifestyle improvements.
- Identify and safeguard vulnerable adults and children.
- Refer appropriately to specialist and mental health services.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement care plans.
Communication
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, carers, and colleagues.
- Support patients receiving complex or sensitive information.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical records.
- Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team and advocate appropriately.
Quality & Governance
- Work within GMC guidance and professional competence.
- Deliver evidence-based care in line with NICE and national frameworks.
- Participate in audit, quality improvement, and significant event reporting.
- Maintain mandatory training and comply with legal and safeguarding policies.
Teamwork & Organisation
- Work collaboratively within the practice team.
- Delegate appropriately and manage workload effectively.
- Understand referral pathways and organisational responsibilities.
Risk & Safety
- Manage clinical and environmental risks.
- Ensure safe handling of medicines, vaccines, and controlled drugs.
- Follow infection control and health & safety policies.
Information Management
- Use clinical systems and coding accurately.
- Analyse and present data for audit and service improvement.
- Comply with data protection and confidentiality requirements.
Learning & Development
- Engage in continuous professional development.
- Participate in appraisal, supervision, and training.
- Support and mentor students and colleagues.
Equality & Diversity
- Promote inclusive, non-discriminatory practice.
- Advocate for equitable access to care for all patients.
Additional
- Base location: Milton Abbas Surgery, with flexibility to work at branch or outreach sites.
- Undertake additional duties as required to support practice operations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- Deliver consultations (face-to-face, telephone, e-consultations, and home visits).
- Prescribe safely in line with local formulary and sign repeat prescriptions.
- Diagnose, manage, and monitor acute and long-term conditions.
- Respond to urgent and emergency situations (e.g., sepsis, anaphylaxis).
- Promote health prevention, self-care, and lifestyle improvements.
- Identify and safeguard vulnerable adults and children.
- Refer appropriately to specialist and mental health services.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement care plans.
Communication
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, carers, and colleagues.
- Support patients receiving complex or sensitive information.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical records.
- Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team and advocate appropriately.
Quality & Governance
- Work within GMC guidance and professional competence.
- Deliver evidence-based care in line with NICE and national frameworks.
- Participate in audit, quality improvement, and significant event reporting.
- Maintain mandatory training and comply with legal and safeguarding policies.
Teamwork & Organisation
- Work collaboratively within the practice team.
- Delegate appropriately and manage workload effectively.
- Understand referral pathways and organisational responsibilities.
Risk & Safety
- Manage clinical and environmental risks.
- Ensure safe handling of medicines, vaccines, and controlled drugs.
- Follow infection control and health & safety policies.
Information Management
- Use clinical systems and coding accurately.
- Analyse and present data for audit and service improvement.
- Comply with data protection and confidentiality requirements.
Learning & Development
- Engage in continuous professional development.
- Participate in appraisal, supervision, and training.
- Support and mentor students and colleagues.
Equality & Diversity
- Promote inclusive, non-discriminatory practice.
- Advocate for equitable access to care for all patients.
Additional
- Base location: Milton Abbas Surgery, with flexibility to work at branch or outreach sites.
- Undertake additional duties as required to support practice operations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential:
- Eligible to Practice independently as a GP in the UK.
- Valid GMC registration.
- Vocational Training Certificate of Equivalent (CCT).
- Currently on the performers list or valid to be registered if newly qualified.
- Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation (where appropriate).
- Enhanced DBS.
- Clean UK driving license and car.
- UK work permit (if required).
- Demonstrate commitment to personal development.
- Evidence of self-directed learning and development.
- MRCGP.
Desirable
- Desirable
- Knowledge of the 10-year plan and current NHS issues.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Essential:
- Chronic disease management.
- Primary prevention and screening services.
- General understanding of the GMS contract, and in particular the delivery of QoF targets, PCNs and INTs.
- Good time management.
- Problem solving and a solutions focussed approach.
- Experience of MS Office and clinical IT applications.
- SystmOne experience.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) interpersonal skills.
- Adaptability to change and forward thinking.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Aptitude and Abilities
- Essential:
- Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary care health team.
- Flexible approach towards teamwork.
- Acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential:
- Eligible to Practice independently as a GP in the UK.
- Valid GMC registration.
- Vocational Training Certificate of Equivalent (CCT).
- Currently on the performers list or valid to be registered if newly qualified.
- Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation (where appropriate).
- Enhanced DBS.
- Clean UK driving license and car.
- UK work permit (if required).
- Demonstrate commitment to personal development.
- Evidence of self-directed learning and development.
- MRCGP.
Desirable
- Desirable
- Knowledge of the 10-year plan and current NHS issues.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Essential:
- Chronic disease management.
- Primary prevention and screening services.
- General understanding of the GMS contract, and in particular the delivery of QoF targets, PCNs and INTs.
- Good time management.
- Problem solving and a solutions focussed approach.
- Experience of MS Office and clinical IT applications.
- SystmOne experience.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) interpersonal skills.
- Adaptability to change and forward thinking.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Aptitude and Abilities
- Essential:
- Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary care health team.
- Flexible approach towards teamwork.
- Acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
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).
