About this role
Job summary
The Fishponds Family Practice is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Salaried General Practitioner to join our friendly, forward-thinking, and supportive team for 5 sessions per week.
This is an excellent role for a motivated GP who values high-quality patient care, collaboration, and professional development.
**** The closing date is Wednesday 12th August 2026. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 18th August 2026 from 1.30pm****
Please be aware that the advert may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Main duties of the job
As a Salaried GP, you will work as an autonomous, accountable clinician, delivering evidence-based medical services to our practice population and maintaining the high clinical standards expected under the PMS Contract. You will uphold GMC principles of good medical practice, contribute to the effective running of the practice, and foster strong working relationships across our multidisciplinary teamleading by example and promoting a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.
About us
Fishponds Family Practice has been caring for our community for over 100 years, with deep roots in the local area. Established by Dr Claude Bernard in a Victorian house on Fishponds Road and later led by his son Cyril through the war years and the birth of the NHS, our practice has grown into a modern, stable, and well-regarded training practice.
Today, we are proud to offer a supportive environment with a dynamic and diverse team, including 5 partners, 5 salaried GPs, practice nurses, HCAs, urgent care practitioners, and an experienced pharmacy team, all supported by a large group of care coordinators and a dedicated management team.
We embrace innovation and technology to streamline processes, support clinicians, and enhance patient care. Regular clinical meetings promote shared learning and collaboration, supported by a warm and approachable team culture.
As a training practice, we host medical students from Years 1 to 5, contributing to a lively, forward-thinking atmosphere. We are an active member of a successful Primary Care Network (PCN), enjoying the benefits of shared resources, innovation, and continuous improvement.
With strong administrative systems and a consistent record as a high QOF achiever, we are committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Delivering high-quality, patient-centred clinical care to the practice population
Providing services aligned with the PMS Contract
Prescribing safely and effectively, following local and national guidance
Managing long-term conditions in line with best practice
Completing administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner, including referrals and repeat prescriptions
Participating in the duty doctor rota
Maintaining accurate, comprehensive clinical records
Sharing the clinical workload fairly and collaboratively
Adhering to clinical guidelines and contributing to audits
Supporting quality improvement initiatives and continuous development
Taking responsibility for delegated QOF domains or other clinical areas
Attending and contributing to clinical and practice meetings
Engaging in clinical governance, teaching, and training activities
Maintaining appraisal requirements and preparing for revalidation
Demonstrating a commitment to personal CPD and supporting the development of others
Teaching and supervising medical students as required
Contributing to the practices strategic aims, including identifying opportunities to enhance income or improve efficiency
Working in line with practice policies, protocols, and processes
Promoting a culture of collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Be included in NHS England list of medical practitioners as per section 91 of the NHS Act 2006. Hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) on the General Practitioner Register Not prohibited from providing services due to regulation breaches (e.g., NHS Performers Lists Regulations)
Experience Essential
Strong clinical skills and effective time management and the willingness to be involved in the development of others Excellent interpersonal personal skills with evidence of effective teamwork Proficient in using electronic health records and embracing new technologies.
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 The Fishponds Family Practice
Address Beechwood Road
Bristol
BS16 3TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.thefishpondsfamilypractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)