Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
2 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous experience in a GP Practice
- Qualifications
Qualified GP
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
It would be beneficial to the Practice for the applicant to have interests in specialisation areas
Job summary
We have a vacancy for a 6 session GP to work on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is for a 12 month fixed term role.
Situated in the beautiful Forest of Dean, we work in a purpose-built medical centre occupied in August 2020. We offer 15 minute appointments with a growing list of just under 6000 patients.
We perform highly at QoF and enhanced services alongside optional improved access.
Main duties of the job
General Practitioners see patients daily to care for their general well-being. A General Practitioner main duties and responsibilities include:
- Compling with all legislation applicable to practising medicine
- Conducting physical examinations, tests or procedures to diagnose patients
- Maintaining accurate medical records for all patients
- Making recommendations for lifestyle changes to improve the patients quality of life
- Prescribing medication, treatment or therapy to patients
- Explaining test results and medical procedures to patients
- Training junior Doctors and other healthcare professionals
- Consulting with other Doctors about the specialised needs of some patients
About us
We have a wonderful team of 2 partners and 3 salaried GP`s with a fantastic nursing team who will support you. We have a Clinical pharmacist, a pharmacy technician, a GP assistant, an ANP and other ARRS support staff.
As a training practice, we are open to newly qualified GPs and those who require tier 2 visa sponsorship. Gloucestershire is a beautiful county with quick links nationally and with good schools in the area.
Details
- Date posted: 18 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: A3330-26-0007
- Job locations: Cinderford Medical Centre, Valley Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2NX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
- Complying with all legislation applicable to practising medicine
- Conducting physical examinations, tests or procedures to diagnose patients
- Maintaining accurate medical records for all patients
- Making recommendations for lifestyle changes to improve the patients quality of life
- Prescribing medication, treatment or therapy to patients
- Explaining test results and medical procedures to patients
- Consulting with other Doctors about the specialised needs of some patients
- Participation in Practice meetings
- Conduct Practice audits
Please see the job description document for full details.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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