Location
Bury St Edmunds, England
Salary
£12,000 to £13,000 a session
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
General practitioner
Deadline
30 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
30 Jun 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job summary

Due to retirement, Greensand Surgery in Ampthill has an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated salaried GP to join our supportive, welcoming team for six sessions per week. We are flexible on start dates and are focused on finding the right person who shares our values and commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

At Greensand Surgery, we believe that excellent patient care starts with looking after our team. We have worked hard to create an environment where GPs can focus on clinical care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Main duties of the job

What we offer:

  • 15-minute appointments, giving you more time with your patients
  • Excellent care navigation team who manage GP correspondence and work alongside the duty doctor to undertake Accurx patient triage, significantly reducing administrative workload and helping GPs focus on clinical care.
  • Protected administration time
  • Home visits predominantly undertaken by our paramedic team
  • Dedicated allocated parking space
  • Access to the MDU Group Care Scheme (for MDU members), offering enhanced medico-legal protection, support services, and added professional benefits
  • Six weeks' annual leave plus one week study leave (pro rata)
  • Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
  • Opportunities to develop specialist interests and lead projects
  • Regular clinical and practice meetings where all team members contribute to shaping the future of the practice

About us

Greensand Surgery is based in Ampthill, a charming Georgian market town situated on the Greensand Ridge overlooking the Vale of Bedford. The town offers excellent local amenities, independent shops, cafes and green spaces, while maintaining convenient transport links to Bedford, Milton Keynes and London.

We are a thriving practice serving a predominantly older population. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate, patient-centred care within a relaxed and supportive working environment.

Details

  • Date posted: 30 June 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £12,000 to £13,000 a session negotiable
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Part-time
  • Reference number: 29770-1
  • Job locations: The Health Centre, Oliver Street, Ampthill, Beds, MK45 2SB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
  • Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
  • Be on the NHSE medical performers list

And have the following attributes and skills:

Essential

  • Passionate about delivering excellent patient care
  • A team player who enjoys collaborative working
  • Innovative and adaptable within modern general practice
  • Committed to continuous professional development
  • Keen to contribute to the future direction of the practice

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This advert is for Salaried GP with Primary Care Careers in Bury St Edmunds, East of England, England. It is listed as a General practitioner Medical doctor General Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £12,000 to £13,000 a session. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.

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