Salaried GP

Portishead Medical Group
6 sessions per week | Fixed-term maternity leave cover

Portishead Medical Group is a well-established, 6-partner practice serving a population of approximately 17,500 patients. Based in Portishead, North Somerset, close to Bristol, we are recognised for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a supportive and well-organised environment.

We operate a total triage model, enabling effective demand management and ensuring patients are directed to the most appropriate clinician first time. This supports safe workload, good continuity of care, and effective use of the wider clinical team.

We are located in a large, purpose-built health centre in the centre of Portishead, with a new community pharmacy immediately adjacent to the practice. The practice also benefits from an extensive garden, used by staff for coffee and lunch breaks and shared with the local community for growing produce and developing gardening skills.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and committed Salaried GP for a fixed-term maternity leave cover, working 6 sessions per week. The post is offered on a fixed-term basis, with flexibility around job planning within those sessions.

Appointments are 15 minutes as standard, delivered through a mix of remote and face-to-face consultations, supported by clear systems and strong administrative processes.

The Team and Working Environment

You will work alongside an experienced and collaborative multidisciplinary team, including:

• Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Clinical Pharmacists
• In-house Physiotherapist
• Mental Health Practitioner
• Practice Nurses and HCAs
• Care Coordinators
• Social Prescribing Team

We are a training practice, supporting Foundation Year 2 doctors and GP ST3 trainees. Teaching, supervision and shared learning are central to how we work. Our culture is one of learning, support and collaboration, and we take pride in developing confident, skilled clinicians.

Alongside formal learning, we value informal connection - including a well-established daily coffee break culture, which all clinicians are encouraged to join.

The practice is CQC rated Good and we have exemplary Google reviews with 4.4 stars/5 by our patient group.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective GP consultations (remote and face-to-face)
• Assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
• Promote prevention, risk reduction and continuity of care
• Arrange referrals and investigations as clinically appropriate
• Maintain clear, accurate and up-to-date clinical records
• Participate in duty/on-call sessions on a pro rata basis
• Contribute to teaching, learning and clinical governance
• Work in accordance with GMC Good Medical Practice

What We Offer

• Competitive salaried package
• 6 weeks annual leave + 1 week study leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Indemnity cover fully paid by the practice
• Supportive and flexible rota arrangements
• Structured total triage model supporting sustainable workload
• Strong administrative, care coordination and pharmacy support
• EMIS Web clinical system
• A friendly, supportive partnership team with an open and collegiate approach
• Opportunities for teaching, mentorship and professional development

There may be the opportunity for an ongoing or permanent salaried contract at the end of the fixed-term period, should this be of interest.

Informal Enquiries

Informal discussions or practice visits are warmly welcomed.

Please contact: Penny Greenwood
Tel: 01275 841630
Email: penny.greenwood1@nhs.net