Job summary Maternity leave cover - with possibility of a longer term role. We are looking for an enthusiastic 6 session GP to join our innovative training practice in the growing market town of Bicester to cover Maternity Leave. We operate a triage system with no Duty days and offer both telephone and F2F appointments. This is a salaried position. We offer a competitive pay structure, flexible working options, and a Wellness Programme. Operating from a single site, we currently have a patient list of just under17,000 and are a part-dispensing practice with a team of 11 GPs and a total of around 60 staff and AHPs. We are a forward-thinking practice, fully embracing the opportunities of multi-professional working with an engaged and motivated team of Allied Healthcare Professionals including a clinical pharmacist, pharmacy technician, paramedic, minor illness specialists, physios, specialist nurses, both child and adult mental health workers, and Turning Point drug workers as well as a PCN resourced Primary Care Visiting Service and frailty team. Bicester is a growing town to the east of Oxford with easy access to London as well as the beautiful countryside of Oxfordshire and the Chilterns. The expansion of the town has included the redevelopment of Bicester Heritage Centre for motoring and flying enthusiasts alongside a micro-brewery and gin distillery, there is a new David Lloyd gym and pool close to the surgery, as well as the Bicester Village shopping centre. Main duties of the job Manage a varied patient list with a range of healthcare needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standard of care for all. The post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care following GMC guidelines. Provide highly effective medical care to patients - to include clinical sessions, clinical admin and other duties Patient consultations telephone, face to face and occasional home visits as appropriate Effective management of long-term conditions Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Work as a team member with all relevant providers of primary and community care services Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidelines Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes in accordance with good practice, practice policy and guidance Process administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated tasks Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process Our GPs work 25 appointments per day and we operate a triage system with no Duty days About us Lifelong learning and career development are key to our ethos and we offer an educational programme for all clinical staff and leadership training and coaching to all department leads, as well as specialist training to our nurses and healthcare assistants. We support GP career progression with GP fellowships and training qualifications. We are a training practice offering a supportive environment for the next generation of GPs with both GP and Sport and Exercise Medicine trainees in practice along with medical and nursing student placements. We pride ourselves on the excellent feedback of our trainees - three of our current GP team were registrars with us. We recognise the difficulties facing General Practice nationally and are taking an innovative approach to review the way we work collaboratively, ensuing that we make full use of modern ways of working, new technology, and strong leadership to ensure that we future-proof our practice and provide a supportive and sociable place to work where our team are able to develop their areas of interest and were able to meet the needs of the growing population. Montgomery-House offers a friendly and sociable working environment with daily 15 minute walks, informal lunchtime catchups, weekly lunches for all staff and regular socials. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £11,332 a session Contract Fixed term Duration 8 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number A5601-25-0001 Job locations Montgomery House Surgery Piggy Lane Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6HT Job description Job responsibilities Clinical duties Manage a varied patient list with a range of healthcare needs in a primary care setting, ensure the highest standard of care for all. The post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care following GMC guidelines. Provide highly effective medical care to patients - to include clinical sessions, clinical admin and other duties Patient consultations telephone, face to face and occasional home visits as appropriate Effective management of long-term conditions Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Work as a team member with all relevant providers of primary and community care services Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidelines Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes in accordance with good practice, practice policy and guidance Process administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated tasks Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process Other duties Accept delegated responsibilities for QOF and commissioner improvement programmes Support the management team in achieving the strategic aims of the practice Develop and maintain clinical skills and abilities through CPD and participate in yearly appraisal to identify further education, training and development needs Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff and promoting a culture of continuous improvement Participate in the training of GP registrars and medical, nursing and allied professions student training Participate in the training of nursing staff and other members of the practice clinical team There are a number of working groups and clinical specialists within the practice and whilst contribution to these groups or roles is not a required part of the role, engagement with the wider practice in this way is encouraged and rewarded. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical duties Manage a varied patient list with a range of healthcare needs in a primary care setting, ensure the highest standard of care for all. The post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care following GMC guidelines. Provide highly effective medical care to patients - to include clinical sessions, clinical admin and other duties Patient consultations telephone, face to face and occasional home visits as appropriate Effective management of long-term conditions Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Work as a team member with all relevant providers of primary and community care services Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidelines Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes in accordance with good practice, practice policy and guidance Process administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated tasks Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process Other duties Accept delegated responsibilities for QOF and commissioner improvement programmes Support the management team in achieving the strategic aims of the practice Develop and maintain clinical skills and abilities through CPD and participate in yearly appraisal to identify further education, training and development needs Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff and promoting a culture of continuous improvement Participate in the training of GP registrars and medical, nursing and allied professions student training Participate in the training of nursing staff and other members of the practice clinical team There are a number of working groups and clinical specialists within the practice and whilst contribution to these groups or roles is not a required part of the role, engagement with the wider practice in this way is encouraged and rewarded. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience in a general practice / primary care environment Fully qualified GP eligible to work in General Practice in the NHS National Performers List registration General Practitioner Registration Satisfactory DBS report Desirable Clinical specialism or leadership Experience of working to achieve QOF standards Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development Understanding of the needs of the local patient population Experience of EMIS Web Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience in a general practice / primary care environment Fully qualified GP eligible to work in General Practice in the NHS National Performers List registration General Practitioner Registration Satisfactory DBS report Desirable Clinical specialism or leadership Experience of working to achieve QOF standards Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development Understanding of the needs of the local patient population Experience of EMIS Web 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). Additional information 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 Montgomery - House Surgery Address Montgomery House Surgery Piggy Lane Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6HT Employer's website https://montgomeryhousesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)