Winscombe and Banwell Family Practice
Salaried GP - Maternity Cover
The closing date is 31 July 2026

Job summary
Join a team that genuinely looks out for each other. We're a friendly, well-established practice serving a growing rural community. Whether you're newly qualified or looking for a fresh start, we'd love to meet you.

Main duties of the job

• 4/5 sessions per week - Flexible working patterns available
• FixedContract - Starting September
• Competitive salary - Reflecting your experience
• Beautiful location - Easy links to Bristol and the M5

About us
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established, forward-thinking practice serving our local community, with the support of a wider organisation that is dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality primary care.

What We Offer -

• Supportive, open-door culture
• Weekly clinical meetings
• Monthly teaching afternoons
• In-house MDT: pharmacists, physios, ANPs, social prescribers
• One week pro-rata CPD time
• High patient satisfaction scores
• Specialist interests encouraged

Details
Date posted: 01 July 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: A2015-26-0003
Job locations:

• Hillyfields
• Winscombe
• North Somerset
• BS25 1AF
• United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• 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 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

Desirable

• Emis user skills

Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Experience of medicines management

Person Specification
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• 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 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

Desirable

• Emis user skills

Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Experience of medicines management

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 Apply through our website.

Employer details
Employer name: Winscombe and Banwell Family Practice
Address: Hillyfields, Winscombe, North Somerset, BS25 1AF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Manager
Rebecca Coyle
rebecca.coyle2@nhs.net
07585507290

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