Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice

Salaried GP - x4 sessions

The closing date is 24 April 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Salaried GP to join our friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking team at The Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice.

We are a rural training practice with eight Partners, eight Salaried GPs and a highly skilled wider team, including ANPs, practice nurses, HCAs, a pharmacy team, and dedicated administrative support. With a list size of over 15,000 patients, we operate from two purpose-built premises and are proud of our strong ethos of collaboration, education, and high-quality patient care.

At Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh, patients and staff are at the centre of everything we do. We strive to provide safe, evidence-based, and compassionate care, while fostering an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported, and empowered.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a Salaried GP to work 4 sessions per week (18 hours) on permanent contract. You will deliver a high standard of clinical care to our patients, contribute to the effective management of the practice, and work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team.

You will also have opportunities to mentor and supervise other healthcare professionals, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and support the delivery of anticipatory care and long-term condition management.

About us

At Bovey Tracey and Chudleigh Practice, we are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to our patients and their families. Our core values are built on trust, honesty, and empathy, and we strive to create an environment where these principles underpin all interactions with patients and colleagues alike. We value education, research, and evidence-based practice to continuously improve the care that we provide. With a commitment to resilience, teamwork, and fostering a community feel, we embrace feedback and remain open to change, ensuring that our Practice evolves to meet the needs of our patients. We believe that through collaboration and innovation, we can achieve the best outcomes for those that we care for.

We are a eight Partner rural training practice with six Salaried GPs. We have a varied and supportive clinical and administrative team, which includes three ACPs, three practice nurses, five HCAs, health and wellbeing coach and SP link worker, a full complement of medical administrators and pharmacy team. We have a growing list size of over 15,000 patients and operate from two purpose-built buildings.

Candidates should submit a detailed CV and supporting statement of no more than 500 words explaining why you want to join our team and how you feel you could help shape the future of local healthcare delivery.

The practice uses the clinical system TPP SystmOne.

For further information please contact Victoria Sheppard, Practice Manager on Victoria.sheppard2@nhs.net.

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5093-26-0008

Job locations

Riverside Surgery

Le Molay-littry Way

Bovey Tracey

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 9QP

Tower House Surgery

Market Way

Chudleigh

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 0HL

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in delivering health services.

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population.

b. The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract.

c. Hold your own patient list, providing continuity of care.

d. To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines.

e. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance.

f. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

g. Effective management of long-term conditions.

h. To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care.

i. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks.

j. Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways.

k. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance.

l. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload.

m. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process.

n. Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans.

o. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice.

p. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF.

q. Attend and contribute effectively to Practice Clinical meetings as required.

r. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training.

s. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children.

t. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process.

u. Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice.

v. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team.

w. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies.

x. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

y. To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team.

z. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Salaried GP has the following wider responsibilities:

a. Participate in the spectrum of clinical governance processes.

b. Participate in formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise Provide leadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when necessary.

c. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.

What we offer:

A supportive, well-structured environment with a strong clinical and administrative team.

Opportunities for education, mentoring, and professional development.

A culture built on trust, honesty, empathy, and teamwork.

Collaborative working across the practice and wider network.