About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a friendly enthusiastic salaried GP to join our friendly practice. This position is available due to the reduction in sessions of our long standing senior partner in July 2027 and we wish to give ourselves plenty of time to find the right candidate.
We have a patient list size of 8100 in rural Oxfordshire, Main site at Bloxham with branch surgery at Hook Norton.
We have a full compliment of clinical staff who work closely together to support the practice needs.
Main duties of the job
We do not operate total triage at the practice. Our focus is to accommodate our patients on a daily basis with the options of either a face to face appointment or a telephone consultation depending on which option a patient has chosen.
We have open sessions in the morning with pre-booked appointments in the afternoon.
We have 15 slots in the morning and 12 slots in the afternoon.
You will be supported by a full compliment of nursing to support GP's over both sites. The team consists of 3 nurses, 2 health care assistants and 1 phlebotomist who is trained to do paediatric bloods.
You will be required to work at our branch surgery which is approximately 5 miles away from our main surgery site.
We have 1 private nursing home situated at the end of our driveway for which we cover 1 clinic session per week for their registered clients.
Your contract will be based on the BMA standard contract.
About us
We are a traditional practice with a strong team work ethic to provide a highest possible standard of care for our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
Bloxham & Hook Norton Surgeries
4 SESSION SALARIED GP
We are a friendly, resilient practice looking to welcome an enthusiastic and committed GP to our traditional patient focused team.
More about the position:
8100 patient practice in rural Oxfordshire
Main surgery at Bloxham with branch surgery at Hook Norton
Mentorship and support available to newly qualified GPs
CQC rating Good
High QOF achievers due to our efficient admin support team
Training practice for GPs and Warwick Medical Students
Low frequency of home visits as supported by Early Visiting Service
Part of the North Oxfordshire Rural Alliance (NORA) PCN group with enhanced team which includes Clinical Pharmacist team, Social Prescriber, First Contact Physiotherapist, Paramedic, Advanced Nurse Practitioner & Care Co-ordinator
Workflow optimisation for data team, reduced admin for GPs
Cloud-based telephone system integrated with Emis
On site dispensary using EPS
Medication home delivery service for rural housebound patients
Emis Web clinical system, Docman 10, Accurx, Abtrace & Lexacom
Full complement of secretaries who oversee all dictation, insurance reports, solicitors reports
Face to face and telephone triage systems available to patients
Enhanced hours as part of our NORA network of practices
1 private care home located at the end of our driveway for which we provide a weekly on-site clinic with limited number of patients
Nurse led chronic disease clinics
Continued personal development support
Position available from July 2027, but we are willing to wait for the right candidate.
Further information about the Practice is available on our website: www.bloxhamsurgery.co.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
The partners are looking for a GP to join our team ideally with practice experience, however they are also happy to consider a newly qualified GP.
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 Bloxham & Hook Norton Surgery
Address Godswell Lodge
Church Street
Bloxham
Oxon
OX15 4ES
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bloxhamsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)