Job summary
Hanham Health is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our supportive, forward-thinking and innovative clinical team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract (offering 4-6 sessions). We welcome applications from newly qualified GPs, experienced Salaried GPs, GPs returning to practice and those seeking a portfolio career.

As General Practice continues to evolve, Hanham Health is investing in new models of care that prioritise both patient outcomes and staff wellbeing. We actively support safe working principles and continually develop systems and processes that enable clinicians to focus on delivering excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:

• Deliver face-to-face and telephone consultations.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care across the full spectrum of General Practice.
• Undertake home visits when clinically appropriate.
• Process workflow and clinical correspondence efficiently.
• Review and authorise prescriptions and medication queries.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Contribute to quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
• Support achievement of QOF and other quality standards.
• Participate in practice meetings, education sessions and service development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical records.

About us
Hanham Health is a large, successful training practice serving approximately 28,000 patients across four sites located in Hanham, Oldland Common, Almondsbury and Pilning.

We pride ourselves on being a practice where people enjoy coming to work. We have developed a strong family ethos and positive team culture where collaboration, learning and mutual support are central to everything we do.

Our clinicians are supported by well-developed systems, modern digital solutions and experienced administrative teams, enabling them to focus on patient care.

Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£11,275 a session
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time,
Flexible working
Reference number
A0695-26-0007
Job locations
33 Whittucks Road
Hanham
Bristol
BS15 3HY
United Kingdom
Hanham Health
Oldland Surgery, 192 High Street
Oldland Common
BRISTOL
BS30 9QQ
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Hanham Health is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking clinical team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. We are offering 4-6 sessions for this 12-month fixed term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, innovative training practice serving approximately 28,000 patients across four sites in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care whilst supporting staff wellbeing, professional development and flexible working.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive General Medical Services to our patient population and work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and responsive primary care services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations.
• Assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care in accordance with current best practice.
• Undertake home visits when clinically appropriate.
• Review and action clinical correspondence and laboratory results.
• Prescribe safely and effectively in line with local and national guidance.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using EMIS Web.
• Participate in safeguarding, clinical governance and quality improvement activities.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, physiotherapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and wider practice objectives.
• Attend practice meetings, educational events and protected learning sessions.
• Support the teaching and training ethos of the practice where appropriate.

About Hanham Health
Hanham Health is a well-established training practice operating across four sites:

• Hanham Surgery
• Oldland Surgery
• Almondsbury Surgery
• Pilning Surgery

We are proud of our supportive team culture and commitment to innovation, education and service development. Our clinical teams are supported by experienced administrative staff and modern digital systems, enabling clinicians to focus on delivering excellent patient care.

We actively encourage professional development and support clinicians wishing to develop specialist interests, portfolio careers or leadership skills.

Location
This maternity cover position will be based primarily at:
Hanham Surgery
33 Whittucks Road
Hanham
Bristol
BS15 3HY
and
Oldland Surgery
143-145 High Street
Oldland Common
Bristol
BS30 9QS

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Protected learning time.
• Weekly clinical meetings and peer support.
• Supportive and experienced clinical leadership team.
• Modern digital systems including EMIS Web, Accurx and ANIMA.
• Strong educational environment within an established training practice.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A positive, collaborative and welcoming working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a GP seeking a supportive practice environment with a strong emphasis on quality patient care, teamwork and professional development.

Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of NHS General Practice and current primary care issues.
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of GMC Good Medical Practice standards.
• Understanding of clinical governance, appraisal and revalidation requirements.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control principles.
• Understanding of information governance and confidentiality requirements.
• Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion principles within healthcare.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
• Knowledge of Primary Care Networks and integrated care working.
• Knowledge of population health and preventative care approaches.

Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List (or eligible for inclusion prior to commencement).
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice, CEGPR, or equivalent qualification recognised for UK General Practice.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

• MRCGP.
• Postgraduate qualification relevant to Primary Care.
• Additional qualifications or accreditation in a specialist clinical area.
• Educational, leadership or management qualifications.
• Evidence of teaching, training or mentoring experience.

Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with patients, colleagues and external agencies.
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Competent IT and digital consultation skills.
• Ability to contribute positively to service development and change.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Desirable

• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Teaching and training skills.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Experience supporting service redesign or innovation projects.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in General Practice or successful completion of GP Specialty Training.
• Experience of assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Experience of using electronic patient record systems.
• Experience of managing clinical workload effectively and safely.
• Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and risk management.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.

Desirable

• Experience working within NHS Primary Care.
• Experience using EMIS Web.
• Experience of telephone, video and digital consultations.
• Experience of teaching, mentoring or supervising trainees or students.
• Participation in audit, research or quality improvement projects.
• Experience of developing a specialist clinical interest.

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.