About this role
Job summary
Salaried GP or Locum Opportunity (4-6 Sessions per Week)
Fixed-Term Maternity Cover | August/September 2026 Start date
Hope House Surgery, Radstock, BA3 3EP
Join a friendly, forward-thinking practice at the heart of our community.
Hope House Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated GP to join our supportive team on a fixed-term contract of up to 12 months, providing maternity leave cover from August/September 2026.
Whether you are a newly qualified GP or an experienced clinician looking for a rewarding role in a welcoming practice, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Why Join Hope House Surgery?
At Hope House Surgery, we pride ourselves on our strong team culture, commitment to high-quality patient care, and deep roots within our local community. We believe healthcare is about improving wellbeing as well as treating illness, and we work closely with a wide range of professionals and community partners to achieve this.
As a training practice, we actively support professional development, including specialist interests and portfolio careers, and provide a nurturing environment where clinicians can thrive.
About us
About the Practice
PMS semi-rural practice in the beautiful Somerset countryside Patient list size of 8,400+ Consistently high QOF achievement Well-established and supportive multidisciplinary team Strong culture of teamwork and collaboration Dedicated staff wellbeing programme and social activities Excellent links with community-based projects and services Active and influential member of the local Primary Care Network CQC rated GOOD September 2025 with OUTSTANDING for Caring And yes there is plenty of cake!
The Role
Salaried GP Hope House Surgery, Radstock, BA3 3EP 4-6 sessions per week Fixed-term contract up to 12 months Start date: August/September 2026
We are looking for a GP who:
Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team
Shares our commitment to patient-centred care
Values community engagement and wellbeing
Is keen to contribute to a positive and supportive workplace culture
Job description Job responsibilities
The Role
Salaried GP Hope House Surgery, Radstock, BA3 3EP 4-6 sessions per week Fixed-term contract up to 12 months Start date: August/September 2026
We are looking for a GP who:
Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team
Shares our commitment to patient-centred care
Values community engagement and wellbeing
Is keen to contribute to a positive and supportive workplace culture
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
We are looking for a GP who: Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team Shares our commitment to patient-centred care Values community engagement and wellbeing Is keen to contribute to a positive and supportive workplace culture.
Desirable
Whether you are a newly qualified GP or an experienced clinician looking for a rewarding role in a welcoming practice, we would love to hear from you.
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 Hope House Surgery
Address 10 Waterloo Road
Radstock
BA3 3EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.hopehousesurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)