About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a fixed term Salaried GP for Maternity Cover with the potential to be extended depending on the need of the business. The role would ideally be non patient list holding, but this can be discussed as an option if you prefer. Preferrred start date for successful applicant would be in July or August 2026.
Whether you are a newly qualified or an experienced doctor, we are open to discussing sessional commitment. Ideally we are looking for 6 sessions over 3-4 days. A salaried post will likely be in the range of £10-12k per session depending on experience.
Come join us in this stunning part of the country with a team that supports, nurtures and cares.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the usual GMS services we also provide:
Dispensing Services to our rural population
Long Acting Reversible ContraceptivesMinor SurgeryTravel Clinics including a registered Yellow Fever CentreEnhanced Chronic Conditions ManagementFrailty servicesA strong PCN team including pharmacists, pharmacy techs, frailty nurses, mental health practitioners and social prescribers.
About us
The Grove Medical Centre is a GMS training practice with just over 13,000 patients and steadily growing. We are also a dispensing practice and dispense to approximately a third of our patients who live in rural areas.
We currently have 8 GP Partners plus 4 salaried GPs, 3 of which are GP trainers. We have vibrant and experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses and HCAs, Clinical Pharmacists, a knowledgeable Dispensary team and strong and efficient back office staff managed by a full-time Managing Partner and Operations Manager. We have a reputation as an organised, well-run and friendly team where everyone makes their contribution.
Job description Job responsibilities
Our Vision for our practice is that all GPs are able to pursue and develop their own interests alongside the standard GMS work. We have GPs with a wide variety of interests including enhanced minor operations, LMC and PCN leadership, research, sexual health, training, diabetes and veterans support amongst many others.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified and Registered General Practitioner
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Grove Medical Centre
Address Wootton Grove
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 4DL
Employer's website https://www.thegrovemedcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)