Overview

You are committed to general practice, and understand the benefits (for both patients and you) of personal lists and thereby continuity of care.  You enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and would like to join a practice where “all staff are always helpful and provide great service*”, where patients feel “listened to and understood*” and where the service is described as “effective, informative and professional*”.  You are also excited by the by the opportunity to contribute to the leadership and strategic direction of the practice, working collaboratively with your fellow partners and colleagues to provide high-quality, sustainable and compassionate patient care.

(*Friends and Family Test feedback September 2026.)

Due to the upcoming retirement of our senior partner, we have an exciting opportunity to welcome a new partner from 01.04.2027.   Could this be the opportunity you have been looking for to take the next step in your career?

If you are someone who wants to:

• Get to know your patients, build lasting relationships and provide the best possible care through continuity
• Play an active role in the leadership, development and effective running of the practice, helping shape its future
• Work alongside a well-established multi-disciplinary team including pharmacists, first contact physios, health and wellbeing coaches and social prescribers
• Contribute to a high-functioning PCN that is making a real difference to patient services and has recently expanded to 3 practices;
• Be part of a supportive partnership where colleagues work collaboratively and staff wellbeing really matters, with a staff wellbeing committee that organises a full advent calendar of events throughout December for everyone to enjoy, and all GPs meet every day at 12.15pm)

then maybe this is the partnership opportunity for you?

We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellent patient care and wants to contribute to the future of the practice. We will consider between 4-6 sessions per week and welcome applications from GPs with an interest in undergraduate and postgraduate medical training.  Whether you have been a partner elsewhere or are considering partnership for the first time, we would love to hear from you.

We believe that being a GP partner should be about more than taking on additional responsibilities: it is an opportunity to help shape the future of a practice you care about, work alongside colleagues who share your values, and make a real difference to the patients and community we serve.

The role is subject to a 6 month probation period.

Please include a detailed covering letter with your CV, explaining why you feel you would be a good fit for Horfield Health Centre and what you would bring to the partnership.

PLEASE NOTE: interviews for the GP partner role will take place on 27.11.2026 & 01.12.2026.  Virtual interviews will be an option if required.

Duties

The successful applicant will work with a team of 17 GPs, including the new partner,  and over 60 practice and PCN colleagues at Horfield Health Centre providing primary care services (PMS contract) to around 18,500 patients across Horfield, Lockleaze and the surrounding areas.

Main responsibilities

• Provide acute and chronic medical care of patients including cross-cover for a ‘buddy’ GP. The working day is generally between 8.00am and 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, with a proportionate share of enhanced access obligations. Patient contact may be via email, phone, video, consultation at the surgery or home visits at any appropriate time throughout the working day.
• Share the clinical management and administrative responsibilities in the practice including leading some of the practice’s clinical quality programmes).
• Participate in the practice’s clinical and individual performance management programme.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of a GP partner, contributing actively to the leadership, strategic direction and effective running of a successful and stable GP practice.
• Promote effective working relationships and good communication throughout the practice and with our wider PCN colleagues.
• Maintain your own professional development, demonstrating a commitment to self-directed learning and sharing your learning with others where appropriate.
• Make effective use of the various information and technology systems in the practice, including accurate and consistent data entry and appropriate use of read codes in EMIS Web.
• Contribute to the practice’s team learning, teaching and research programmes as required.in
• Attend management, training and staff meetings as required. Some meetings may occur on days that you do not usually work.
• Work within all relevant practice policies and procedural guidelines
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters relating to patients and staff, in accordance with current data protection legislation.
• Any other relevant duties that may be required from time to time.

Person specification

Required

• Has a breadth and depth of clinical knowledge and skills, communicates effectively and professionally, including under pressure, and builds positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Enjoys working as part of a team, is flexible and takes personal responsibility for being a supportive, collaborative and effective colleague.
• Is committed to general practice, lifelong learning and continuous quality improvement, with a positive, practical and proactive approach to challenges (a “can-do” attitude).
• Has recent experience working as a GP in the UK, whether as Partner, salaried doctor, locum GP or GP Trainee.
• Is keen to contribute to the leadership and future development of the practice, bringing ideas, skills or interests that complement those of the existing team.
• Has a clear vision of how primary care might develop in the future and is interested in helping shape how we respond to the opportunities and challenges ahead.
• Has passed the Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners examination, is appropriately recognised by the GMC as a GP, and is registered on the NHS National Performer’s list
• Has a driving licence and car.

Previous partnership experience is welcome but not essential. We are interested in finding someone who shares our values, will work well with the existing team and is keen to contribute to the practice as it continues to develop.

Terms and Conditions

Hours: 4-6 sessions per week, with a precise session pattern to be agreed.  The working day is usually between 8.30am and 6.30pm weekdays, with a proportionate share of the enhanced access obligations (for Tuesday/Thursday evenings and Saturdays).

Income: sessional share of profits (90% for first 6 months and thereafter 100%).

Benefits:

• Practice events
• NHS pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Store discounts

Application deadline: 18.11.2026