About this role
Job summary
4 Session Salaried GP fixed term contract July 2026 to March 2027, Overton Park Surgery
We are excited to present this fantastic opportunity at Overton Park Surgery in central Cheltenham.
Come and join our friendly and supportive team at Overton Park Surgery, we recognise that times are hard in General Practice, but we are in this together!
The GPs are supported by a very experienced and cohesive clinical and clerical team, enabling them to enjoy a well-managed workload and time to further their personal professional development. GPSI candidates are especially welcomed with the opportunity offered to run specialist clinics if required.
This is a fixed term contract until the end of March 2027, to improve access and to help provide capacity for mostly on the day appointments.
Main duties of the job
4 sessions a week available
Practice population circa 13,000 patients
Friendly and cohesive existing team
Comprehensive clinical and clerical support
Session structure mostly same day appointments
No usual Dr list much reduced letters, chronic disease, blood results and prescription management
Flexible working arrangements
Regular team meetings, we endeavour to check in on each other during the day, preferably with coffee and cake.
Practice uses TPP SystmOne
Well run, stable and profitable surgery
Training practice
Near perfect QOF score
CQC rated Good
About us
Overton Park Surgery is a busy GP practice based in central Cheltenham. We are a training practice with a strong learning culture, a supportive clinical team consisting of 7 GP Partners, 6 Salaried GPs, pharmacist, practice nurses, HCAs, GPAs and PCN ARRS staff.
The practice has an excellent reputation in Cheltenham and staff turnover is low.
Job description Job responsibilities
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. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
l. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
m. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
n. Prepare and complete the revalidation process
o. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
p. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
q. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
r. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
s. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit General understanding of the GMS contract
Clinical Knowledge & Skills Essential
Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook 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 clinical risk management
Desirable
TPP Systmone Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
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
Desirable
Experience of medicines management Experience of ICB/NHSE 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 Overton Park Surgery
Address Overton Park Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 3BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.overtonparksurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)