Salaried GP
Amicus Health Mid Devon
Witheridge, EX16 8EZ · CREDITON, EX17 4JB · CREDITON, EX17 6NZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£11,196 to £12,786
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 November 2026
16 days leftJob description
Permanent Salaried GP 6 Sessions | Monday, Wednesday & Thursday | Mid Devon Looking for a rewarding GP role where you're genuinely supported, valued a...
As a valued member of our clinical team, you'll deliver high-quality, compassionate, patient-centred care while contributing to the wider development of our practice.
- Providing face-to-face and telephone consultations, home visits and ongoing patient care.
- Assessing, diagnosing and managing a broad range of conditions, including complex and undifferentiated presentations.
- Developing personalised care plans, promoting preventative healthcare and supporting patient wellbeing.
- Working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team, coordinating referrals and follow-up care.
- Prescribing safely, reviewing repeat prescriptions and maintaining accurate, timely clinical records and correspondence.
You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills and take on additional areas of responsibility, such as:
- GP Trainer: Supporting, supervising and inspiring medical students, F2 doctors and GP registrars, in line with relevant trainer requirements.
- Abtrace Clinical Lead: Driving the continued implementation and roll-out of Abtrace, supporting its integration into everyday clinical care.
- Deputy Safeguarding Lead: Supporting safeguarding processes, advising colleagues and promoting best practice.
A fantastic opportunity to combine clinical care with leadership, innovation and teaching!
Amicus Health Group Witheridge, Morchard Bishop and Cheriton Fitzpaine Surgeries
Contract: PermanentSessions: 6 per weekWorking days: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (full days)
Role PurposeWe are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Salaried GP to join our supportive Mid Devon team.
You will work as an autonomous practitioner, providing safe, effective and person-centred care to our practice population, while contributing to the quality, development and smooth running of the practice.
This is an established permanent post, succeeding a departing colleague, with three important additional responsibilities: Deputy Safeguarding Lead, Abtrace Clinical Lead and GP Trainer/Clinical Educator.
Clinical Care and Patient Management- Deliver high-quality general medical services through face-to-face and telephone consultations, home visits and appropriate follow-up, including telephone triage and duty doctor work as required by the practice rota.
- Assess, investigate, diagnose and manage acute, chronic, complex and undifferentiated presentations, using sound clinical judgement and evidence-based guidance.
- Work in partnership with patients and carers to agree personalised care plans, support shared decision-making and provide appropriate counselling, prevention, health education and lifestyle advice.
- Provide effective management and review of long-term conditions, recognising when escalation, admission, discharge or referral to other services is appropriate.
- Prescribe safely and cost-effectively, following local and national guidance and the practice formulary; review and authorise repeat prescriptions and undertake appropriate medicines management.
- Complete referrals, results, clinical correspondence and other administrative tasks accurately and promptly; maintain clear, contemporaneous clinical records using appropriate coding.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, paramedics, nurses, healthcare assistants, administrative colleagues and external services to ensure coordinated, continuous care.
Deputy Safeguarding Lead- Support the practice Safeguarding Lead in promoting a robust safeguarding culture for children and adults at risk across the Mid Devon surgeries.
- Provide accessible clinical advice to colleagues on safeguarding concerns, recognition of risk, escalation pathways, documentation and appropriate referrals, within your competence and practice policy.
- Contribute to safeguarding meetings, multidisciplinary discussions, information sharing and liaison with relevant partner agencies, maintaining confidentiality and accurate records.
- Help review and embed safeguarding policies, learning, training and improvements arising from cases, audits or significant events; deputise for the Safeguarding Lead when agreed and appropriate.
Abtrace Clinical Lead Implementation and Continued Roll-out- Take clinical ownership of the ongoing implementation and roll-out of Abtrace across the practice, building on work already under way.
- Work with clinical, operational and administrative colleagues to integrate Abtrace into appropriate workflows and support proactive identification, review and follow-up of patients.
- Act as a point of contact for clinical questions, encourage adoption, support training and help colleagues use the system consistently and effectively.
- Review feedback and agreed measures of impact, identify opportunities to improve processes and support safe, appropriate use of patient information and clinical decision-support technology.
- Ensure that clinical decisions remain subject to professional judgement, established guidance, information governance and practice policies.
GP Trainer and Clinical Educator- Contribute actively to our established training environment by supporting medical students, Foundation Year 2 (F2) doctors and GP registrars.
- Provide appropriate supervision, teaching, case discussion, feedback and pastoral support, helping learners develop confidence, clinical reasoning and safe working practices.
- Work with educational and clinical supervisors and the wider team to provide meaningful learning opportunities, contribute to assessments and training documentation where authorised, and promote a positive learning culture.
- Undertake any formal trainer or supervisor duties only where the relevant approval, accreditation and arrangements are in place.
Clinical Governance, Quality and Professional Standards- Practise in accordance with GMC Good Medical Practice, the practice's contractual obligations, relevant clinical guidelines, safeguarding procedures and local policies.
- Participate in clinical meetings, audit, quality improvement, significant-event reviews and learning from incidents or near misses; help translate learning into safer care.
- Support the delivery of appropriate quality and service objectives, including QOF-related activity where agreed, and contribute ideas to improve patient experience and operational effectiveness.
- Maintain confidentiality, data protection, information security, accurate records and professional boundaries at all times.
- Uphold equality, diversity and inclusion; treat patients, carers and colleagues with dignity and respect.
- Take reasonable care of personal and workplace health and safety, identify and escalate risks, and follow infection prevention and other safety requirements.
- Maintain registration, professional indemnity, appraisal, revalidation, mandatory training and continuing professional development as required for the role.
- Manage workload effectively, communicate clearly, delegate safely and contribute positively to the wider team and practice development.
Working with Amicus Health GroupAmicus Health Group operates five surgeries: Clare House, Bampton, Witheridge, Morchard Bishop and Cheriton Fitzpaine.
This role works across the three Mid Devon sites, each rated Good by the CQC. We offer 15-minute appointments, a multidisciplinary approach and a welcoming culture with daily team contact and regular clinical discussion.
We value collaboration, professional development and staff wellbeing.
The post holder will undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the role of a Salaried GP. The balance of clinical sessions and additional leadership and educational responsibilities will be agreed with the practice.
Five surgeries. One fantastic team. A shared passion for excellent patient care!
Amicus Health Group is a thriving, forward-thinking practice in beautiful Mid Devon, spanning Clare House, Bampton, Witheridge, Morchard Bishop and Cheriton Fitzpaine surgeries.
Our dedicated multidisciplinary team of GPs, pharmacists, paramedics, practice nurses, healthcare assistants and administrative colleagues works together to deliver excellent, patient-centred care.
Big enough to support you, small enough to know you!
Despite our size, we retain the warmth and community spirit of a rural practice. Team meetings, regular clinical discussions and shared lunch breaks help us stay connected and support one another.
We believe happy, supported colleagues deliver the best care. From fresh fruit, tea and coffee to appreciation postcards, yoga, summer and Christmas celebrations, we make staff wellbeing a priority.
Join our three CQC Good-rated Mid Devon surgeries and enjoy the best of both worlds: close-knit rural communities with the resources and opportunities of a larger organisation.
Come for the opportunity. Stay for the team!
To apply, send your CV and covering letter to Vicki Cole, Practice Manager, at vicki.cole@nhs.net.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a GP within a primary care setting, delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care.
- Experience of independently assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute, chronic and complex medical conditions.
- Experience of managing patients with multiple health needs and providing continuity of care.
- Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating excellent communication and collaborative working.
- Experience of safe prescribing, medicines management and maintaining accurate clinical records.
- Experience of recognising and managing safeguarding concerns involving children and vulnerable adults.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development, reflective practice and commitment to clinical governance.
- Experience of using electronic clinical systems and managing clinical and administrative workloads effectively.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking a clinical leadership role, particularly as a Safeguarding Lead or Deputy Safeguarding Lead.
- Experience of supporting safeguarding processes, multidisciplinary safeguarding discussions and the development of best practice.
- Experience of using Abtrace or similar digital clinical decision-support systems to support proactive patient care.
- Experience of leading or supporting the implementation of new clinical technologies, systems or service improvements.
- Experience of teaching, supervising or mentoring medical students, Foundation Year 2 (F2) doctors and GP registrars.
- Experience of working within an established GP training practice and contributing to educational supervision.
- Experience of leading clinical audits, quality improvement projects or practice development initiatives.
- Knowledge and experience of QOF, medicines optimisation and local NHS/ICB initiatives.
- Experience of working in a rural or multi-site general practice environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified General Practitioner with a recognised UK GP qualification (MRCGP or equivalent).
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), with a licence to practise.
- Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
- Eligibility to practise independently as a GP in the UK.
- Appropriate medical defence indemnity arrangements.
- Commitment to maintaining professional registration, annual appraisal, revalidation and continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Recognised GP Trainer or Educational Supervisor accreditation, or willingness to work towards accreditation.
- Additional qualifications or accredited training in medical education, clinical supervision or teaching.
- Enhanced safeguarding training or additional qualifications relevant to a Deputy Safeguarding Lead role.
- Additional training or qualifications in clinical leadership, quality improvement or healthcare management.
- Training or certification in digital healthcare, clinical informatics or the implementation of clinical decision-support systems.
- Additional qualifications or professional development in areas relevant to primary care, including chronic disease management, clinical audit or medicines optimisation.
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First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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