Overview
Montpelier is diverse, inclusive, collaborative, and compassionate.
Due to a Partner retiring, Montpelier Health Centre is seeking a new full equity partner to join and lead our practice team. We are based in Montpelier, central Bristol, a diverse and eclectic area and serve approximately 20000 patients. We are committed to the Partnership model and have a particular focus on innovation, training, technology, skill mixing and investing in staff and premises.
You could be an established Partner, Salaried GP or locum we will wait for the right person. You will need to be flexible, a problem solver, creative, a team leader, organised, interested in change management but above all have a vision and be committed to building a career in General Practice.
Our core principles are rooted in diversity, compassion, inclusivity, and collaboration. We welcome candidates who share these values and wish to help us continue to develop and lead our practice into a sustainable future.
General practice does face challenges, but we believe there are always solutions, and we invite candidates to visit us to find out what we are all about.
Main duties of the job
As a GP Partner, you will contribute to the clinical leadership of the practice, working with the Management team to ensure we are a respected and high performing practice delivering excellent quality of care.
About us
The partnership is responsible for Montpelier Health Centre, a PMS Practice, in inner city Bristol which has a diverse population of approximately 20000 patients. The CQC rating is Good.
We work out of two buildings on the same site, one of which we own which is modern and well maintained, with Montpelier Health Centre being leased from NHS Property Services.
The practice works collaboratively within their Primary Care Network, Bristol and Inner City PCN (BIC).
We can offer you an invigorating and supportive working environment with excellent opportunities for career development. You will be working alongside compassionate colleagues, who strive for a good work-life balance while achieving high-quality patient care.
Details
Date posted: 13 March 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: A0408-26-0002
Job locations: Bath Buildings, Bristol, BS6 5PT
Job responsibilities
The main clinical duties are to:
* be available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence as required.
* make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
* screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
* cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate
* develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols as well wider guidance such as that from NICE
* ensure appropriate follow up of patients
* record clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards
* collect data for audit purposes
* prescribe in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance)
* Work with and support other members of the primary health care team in delivering high quality primary care
* Play a lead role in the practice based on strengths and interests.
Person Specification
Qualifications - Essential
* Qualified GP
* GMC full registration with a licence to practice
* Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent
* Membership of recognised defence union
* MRCGP
* Currently on a Performers list
* Never been removed from a Performers list for a detrimental reason
* A demonstrable commitment to professional development
* An understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness
* Evidence of recent self-directed learning or development
Desirable
* Leadership experience in a clinical environment
* Experience in Human Resources, Finance, or business
* EMIS Web experience
* AccuRX experience
* Experience in supervision or training
Person Specification
Essential
* Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Initiative and drive
* Pleasant and articulate
* Able to work under pressure
* Self-motivated and positive
* Empathetic, honest and caring
* Adaptable and forward looking
* Enthusiastic and energetic
* Hard working, willing and flexible
* Observance of strict confidentiality
* Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
* Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
* Ability to listen and empathise
* Competent time management and organisational skills
* Computer literate
* Problem solving and a \u2018solutions focused\u2019 approach
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
Montpelier Health Centre, Bath Buildings, Bristol, BS6 5PT
Website: montpelierhealthcentre.co.uk
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