The Adam Practice

GP Partner

The closing date is 03 October 2025

Job summary

Due to a restructure The Adam Practice is seeking a new GP Partner to work at our Upton site, for 4 sessions per week.

Our progressive Values help ensure we meet the needs of our patients and community whilst also supporting the health and wellbeing of all staff and the sustainability of a successful Partnership.

Innovation is part of everything we do, from our award-winning Leg Club delivering outstanding wound care to our renowned clinical research programme, which was awarded an Outstanding Contribution Award by Wessex CRN for our work on Covid-19 research.

The Practice location combines easy access to the wonderful Dorset countryside, whilst being very close to the edge of Poole town and is in a highly desirable area to live and work in.

The Practice is managed by a capable and efficient centralised Management Team, and we are key members of the Poole Central Primary Care Network with various staff and clinicians directly involved in or leading on PCN work.

For any further information and/or to arrange a visit or informal discussion, please contact Carolyn Hattersley, Practice Business Manager by email: carolyn.hattersley@dorsetgp.nhs.uk or Dr Aidan Mowbray, Executive Partner: aidan.mowbray@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

Closing date: 3rd October 2025

Main duties of the job

We have extensive involvement in training and education including overseas and elective students and supporting the development of our own staff.

About us

We are a high earning, CQC Outstanding-rated Practice with just under 40,000 patients and 16 current Partners working across 5 sites. We successfully combine efficiencies of scale with localised continuity and high-quality care on individual surgery sites, whilst using a total triage appointment system to ensure acute patients are seen in a timely manner. We have the benefit of nearly 40 years of experience as a large multi-site Practice, providing a secure and stable environment to work in. GPs are supported by a large multidisciplinary team of practice and PCN employed clinicians.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Profit share for partners

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4962-25-0030

Job locations

Upton Surgery

Upton Cross Blandford Road North

Poole

Dorset

BH16 5PW


Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. To carry out all duties in a professional manner and adhere to all Adam Practice protocols, policies and guidelines at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. To carry out all duties in a professional manner and adhere to all Adam Practice protocols, policies and guidelines at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully qualified GP with GMC Registration
  • General Practice Trained
  • On Medical Performers List
  • Current CPR Certificate
  • Medical Defence Union Cover
  • Evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • GPwSI or other specialist interest qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Chronic disease management
  • Primary prevention and Screening services
  • Clinical Governance
  • Delivery of QoF targets
  • Self-audit
  • Worked in NHS / Primary Care / General Practice

Desirable

  • Knowledge of SystmOne clinical system

Other

Essential

  • Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
  • Flexible approach and willingness to adjust to the reasonable needs of the practice

Desirable

  • Driving Licence

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • High level of personal emotional intelligence
  • Reliable and trustworthy Adaptable
  • Team Player
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully qualified GP with GMC Registration
  • General Practice Trained
  • On Medical Performers List
  • Current CPR Certificate
  • Medical Defence Union Cover
  • Evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • GPwSI or other specialist interest qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Chronic disease management
  • Primary prevention and Screening services
  • Clinical Governance
  • Delivery of QoF targets
  • Self-audit
  • Worked in NHS / Primary Care / General Practice

Desirable

  • Knowledge of SystmOne clinical system

Other

Essential

  • Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
  • Flexible approach and willingness to adjust to the reasonable needs of the practice

Desirable

  • Driving Licence

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • High level of personal emotional intelligence
  • Reliable and trustworthy Adaptable
  • Team Player

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

The Adam Practice

Address

Upton Surgery

Upton Cross Blandford Road North

Poole

Dorset

BH16 5PW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

The Adam Practice

Address

Upton Surgery

Upton Cross Blandford Road North

Poole

Dorset

BH16 5PW


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

tap.recruitment@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

Recruitment Team

carolyn.hattersley@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

11 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Profit share for partners

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4962-25-0030

Job locations

Upton Surgery

Upton Cross Blandford Road North

Poole

Dorset

BH16 5PW


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