Job summary
4-6 Sessions per Week | Supportive, Progressive Training Practice

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic GP to join our dynamic, progressive, and well-established primary care team. We are a high-performing, supportive practice committed to delivering outstanding patient care while fostering a positive and sustainable working environment for clinicians.

Whether you are newly qualified, returning to practice, or an experienced GP seeking a fresh opportunity, we welcome applications from all stages of a GP career. You will be joining a cohesive and compassionate clinical team that genuinely values collaboration, wellbeing, and professional development.

We are a modern, innovative GP training and teaching practice caring for over 26,000 patients across two well-equipped sites in a highly desirable coastal location.

Main duties of the job
You can expect:

• Maximum of 13 patients per session
• 15-minute routine appointments as standard
• Balanced mix of telephone and face-to-face consultations
• Daily coffee break and regular clinical meetings promoting team connection and peer support
• Opportunity for lunchtime wellbeing activities including tennis, yoga, walks or runs along the nearby beach
• Support for portfolio careers, specialist interests, and leadership development
• Opportunities to join the GP Fellowship Programme
• Clinical and non-clinical leadership roles available

What we offer:
£12,035.23 per session per annum

• Full indemnity paid
• BMA model contract
• 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• 1 week study leave (pro rata)
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Supportive, friendly working culture with genuine emphasis on work-life balance and professional fulfilment

Interested?
We would be delighted to arrange an informal conversation or practice visit.

Please contact our Practice Business Manager:
Rachel Hall rachel.hall@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

Closing date: 28th August 2026 Please note applications may close earlier depending on the volume received.

About us
Mission Statement

To become the provider of CHOICE for patients with our whole team delivering:

Support- To our patients to guide them with decisions to improve and maintain their health.

Medical Care- focusing on providing the highest possible quality medical care that meets the identified needs of every individual patient.

Health- wellbeing and care not only for our patients but for our colleagues to provide a safe and fulfilling working enviroment.

Maintain- accountability for our actions with honesty and integrity.

Compassion- with confidence & commitment in every aspect or our roles.

Details
Date posted
04 August 2026

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£12,035.23 a session

Contract
Fixed term

Duration
8 months

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
A3198-26-0003

Job locations
Beechwood Avenue
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH5 1LX
United Kingdom

Holdenhurst Medical Centre
199 Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH8 8DE
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

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

b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d. Effective management of long-term conditions

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

f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

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

h. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

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

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

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

l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

m. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR

n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

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

q. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

r. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

s. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all time.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC Registration
• National Performers List registration
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
• General understanding of the GMS contract
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Systmone user skills
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilises resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Project lead as required with CQC, CCG and QOF

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of CCG initiatives

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
Shelley Manor & Holdenhurst Medical Centre

Address
Beechwood Avenue
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH5 1LX
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.smh-mc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Business Manager
Rachel Hall
rachel.hall@dorsetgp.nhs.uk
01202443946

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.