Join a forward-thinking, community-focused GP team offering continuity, teaching, and balanced sessions
Exciting opportunity to join a supportive, patient-centered GP training practice in tranquil Thornbury. Streamside Surgery is seeking a motivated Salaried GP to become part of our close-knit, forward-thinking team. This role includes carrying your own personal list of patients and providing ongoing responsibility for their care—continuity is central to our ethos. You’ll enjoy structured sessions, protected admin time, and a strong emphasis on clinician well-being, making this an ideal position for those who value meaningful patient relationships and professional development. Located just 25 minutes from Bristol, Thornbury combines excellent schools and amenities with beautiful countryside walks, creating the perfect balance of work and lifestyle.
Location & Contract
Location: Streamside Surgery at Thornbury Health Centre, South Gloucestershire
Contract: Permanent, flexible start date (ideally Sept 2026)
Why Join Us
We’re a close-knit, supportive team that prioritises continuity of care, clinician well-being, and high patient satisfaction. We all prefer face-to-face appointments to working in a call centre and this is generally a more effective way of managing the needs of our patient group, so almost all our appointments are face-to-face.
About Streamside Surgery
* Team & Setup
Led by a Principal and 7 salaried GPs, supported by a skilled team including a PCN prescription hub and a prescribing chronic disease nurse.
* List size ~842 with 23% aged 65+.
* List size 5,448 with 23% over 65 (additional info).
* Workload & Structure
Approximately 4 patient contacts per hour, with dedicated time for admin, chronic disease reviews, and minimal visits (~1/day). This role includes responsibility for your own patient list, ensuring continuity and proactive care.
* Roughly four patients per hour, with time allocated for reports, SARS and chronic disease reviews, and low visits: average one or less per day per doctor.
* Education & Innovation
We’re a GP training and research-active practice, welcoming students and registrars. Our leadership pursues innovation and sustainability, with “Excellent” patient reviews and ~80% continuity.
* We teach medical students and are a training practice, with GP Registrars rotating through the practice. We are a research practice and care about our sustainability.
* Culture & Well-being
Social events, even ice-cream vans in summer! CQC rated “Good” (April 2016), strong QOF performance, and ongoing participation in Local Enhanced Services. Happy doctors and staff! Staff well-being is important to us, we have social events and visits from the Ice cream van.
* Dynamic and Innovative Leadership team, open to new ideas. NHS Choices Excellent. Patient satisfaction high. High doctor – patient continuity [80% contacts with same doctor].
* Supportive and efficient administration team, processing of documents and workflow. Part of Severn View PCN, with medicines support and reconciliation from the prescribing hub.
* CQC Good April 2016, excellent QOF achievement and committed to delivery to Local Enhanced Services.
You
* Sessions: Up to 4 per week (Monday & Wednesday).
* Salary: From £10,100 per session depending on experience.
* Profile: Whether returning to practice, on the GP Retainer scheme, newly qualified, or experienced—you’ll thrive here if you’re enthusiastic, patient-centered, and collaborative. All applicants welcome regardless of time qualified and open to GPs on retainer scheme or those returning to work.
* Salary dependent on experience, to be at least £10,100 per session.
* We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated doctor who can fit into our friendly and efficient team.
What We Offer
* Continuity & Autonomy: Your own patient list, supported by efficient workflows.
* Protected Time: For admin and appraisal.
* Study Leave: One week per year for CPD and development.
* Annual Leave: Six weeks per year.
* Benefits: NHS pension and indemnity contribution.
* Well-Established Support: Efficient admin workflows, PCN pharmacy team, structured care navigation.
* Teaching & Research: We are a GP training practice (medical students and registrars) and research-active.
Application & Selection
* Informal Visits Highly Encouraged
Contact Stephanie Celso (Practice Manager) or Dr Sam Creavin (Principal) at celso@nhs.net for an application pack or to visit in person.
* Selection
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.
* Documentation Required at Interview
Proof of UK right to work, performers list registration, relevant qualifications and GMC registration. (Visa sponsorship not available.)
* Closing Date: Friday 17th April. Interviews booked for Wednesday 29th April in the afternoon. We may close to applicants early if we receive sufficient numbers of suitable applicants.
Interested?
We warmly welcome informal visits and conversations. Contact Stephanie Celso or Dr Sam Creavin at s.celso@nhs.net to arrange a visit or request an application pack today.
Job Details
Type: Permanent
Location: South Gloucestershire
Practice: Streamside Surgery: Thornbury Health Centre
No. of Vacancies
1
Job Nature
Part Time, Permanent
Job Location
South Gloucestershire
How to Apply
Interested candidates can send the application as mentioned in the post or e-mail contact person if any questions for the job role.
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