Frome Valley Medical Centre

Salaried GP

The closing date is 18 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a GP to cover our EA session on a Thursday each week at our semi-rural training practice, a short drive from Bristol.

Our practice aims to run as efficiently as possible with excellent admin and IT support (EMIS) with many letters/results dealt with for you. A buddy system is in place for checking results, mentoring opportunities available to all, admin time and coffee/tea breaks. Clinicians catch up each day at breaks and through Teams. There is a culture of learning through regular clinical meetings, opportunities for developing knowledge in specialist areas and being involved in research projects. We are a Park Run practice, interested in the environment and individual wellbeing. We have a garden and an active social team.

Main duties of the job

A usual session would start at 4:00pm and finish at 8:00pm.

The appointments before 6.00pm would be booked on the day as second on duty and where we can, we try to book these as phone calls.

The appointments from 6.30pm onwards are pre booked by the Reception Team and are rarely face to face appointments.

About us

We care for 14,500e patients, our team includes ANPs, Clinical Pharmacists, a Mental Health Worker and Physiotherapists.

Its one of the most organised practises Ive worked in.(GP who has recently joined).

Here is what a GP who moved to work in Wales said:

"I would unreservedly recommend working at FVMC. Welcoming and friendly, good pay, workload manageable. Very flexible, accommodating, they ensure that staff are well supported, nurturing a culture of helping one another and having good relationships which makes it a lovely place to work.

Details

Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£218.36 a session

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0162-25-0002

Job locations

2 Court Road

Frampton Cotterell

Bristol

BS36 2DE


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a GP to cover our EA session every Thursday.

Appointments would start at 4:00 pm through to 8:00 pm.

The appointments before 6.00 pm would be booked on the day as second on duty and where we can, we try to book these as phone calls. There will be spaces in the rota to be used by you to book telephone patients in if you decide you need to see them.

Appointments from 6.30 pm onwards are pre booked by the Reception Team and are rarely face to face.

You would not be expected to have a patient list.

You would be part of a blood buddy group who would check your results and deal with anything urgent for you. Other results will be left for you to deal with each week.

You would not be asked to do home visits (unless we had a major issue and no one else could go).

You would not be on call but some of your appointments would be as our second on GP as stated previously who is there to support the duty GP.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a GP to cover our EA session every Thursday.

Appointments would start at 4:00 pm through to 8:00 pm.

The appointments before 6.00 pm would be booked on the day as second on duty and where we can, we try to book these as phone calls. There will be spaces in the rota to be used by you to book telephone patients in if you decide you need to see them.

Appointments from 6.30 pm onwards are pre booked by the Reception Team and are rarely face to face.

You would not be expected to have a patient list.

You would be part of a blood buddy group who would check your results and deal with anything urgent for you. Other results will be left for you to deal with each week.

You would not be asked to do home visits (unless we had a major issue and no one else could go).

You would not be on call but some of your appointments would be as our second on GP as stated previously who is there to support the duty GP.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with GMC
  • Inclusion on the GP Performers List
  • Able to demonstrate up-to-date CPD

Desirable

  • Able to use Emis

Skills and Ability

Essential

  • Good communicator
  • Team worker

Desirable

  • Able to do on call (visits)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with GMC
  • Inclusion on the GP Performers List
  • Able to demonstrate up-to-date CPD

Desirable

  • Able to use Emis

Skills and Ability

Essential

  • Good communicator
  • Team worker

Desirable

  • Able to do on call (visits)

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).

Additional information

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

Frome Valley Medical Centre

Address

2 Court Road

Frampton Cotterell

Bristol

BS36 2DE


Employer's website

https://www.fromevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frome Valley Medical Centre

Address

2 Court Road

Frampton Cotterell

Bristol

BS36 2DE


Employer's website

https://www.fromevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Management PA

Amanda Hares

bnssg.fvmcrecruitment@nhs.net

01454854948

Details

Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£218.36 a session

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0162-25-0002

Job locations

2 Court Road

Frampton Cotterell

Bristol

BS36 2DE


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