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Compass House Medical Centres Salaried GP
The closing date is 16 September 2026
Job summary
Salaried GP 6 to 8 Sessions | Immediate Start
Compass House Medical Centres, Brixham, South Devon £11,000 to £12,400 per session | BMA model contract
Compass House Medical Centres are seeking a Salaried GP to join our established, supportive team, with an immediate start available.
We are an Outstanding CQC-rated practice and Investors in People Gold employer, serving over 15,500 patients from our purpose-built surgery overlooking the sea in Brixham, our Galmpton branch and a refurbished wing at Brixham Hospital.
We would particularly welcome someone who enjoys working collaboratively, shares our commitment to high-quality patient care and is keen to contribute their ideas and experience to the continued development of the practice. Our culture is underpinned by our values of Caring, Teamwork, Collaboration, Excellence, Listening and Innovation.
Main duties of the job
Our GPs hold patient lists, supporting continuity of care and long-term relationships with patients and families. The successful applicant will join a team of 10 GPs, supported by highly experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, nurses, Care Co-ordinators and Social Prescribers.
Planned Care sessions typically include 25 core patient contacts across the day, with additional GP-controlled continuity/follow-up slots. Protected time is built in for administration and review, alongside daily coffee breaks and flexibility in managing workload.
Practice visits are managed by the duty On the Day Team, primarily through our Visiting ANP, protecting routine Planned Care sessions. Planned visits remain welcomed where they support continuity of care.
Our dedicated On the Day hub brings together GPs, ANPs and nursing colleagues to share workload and provide ready access to peer support. GP workload is further supported by:
- Clinical Pharmacists managing medication queries, reviews and repeat prescriptions
- Care Co-ordinators streamlining administrative and clinical processes
- Regular MDT, clinical and practice meetings within a safe, collaborative environment
About us
We are a forward-thinking Training Practice with a strong record of service redesign and digital innovation, using technology and AI-enabled systems where appropriate to improve patient access, streamline workflows and reduce avoidable clinical workload.
We train GP Registrars, Medical Students, nurses and other professionals, participate in clinical research and offer opportunities in education, innovation, leadership and future neighbourhood working.
Our community services include Brixham Hospital inpatient ward cover and our nationally recognised Fishing for Better Health programme.
We offer
- £11,000£12,400 per session, according to experience and additional responsibilities
- 68 sessions per week
- BMA model contract
- 6 weeks' annual leave plus 1 week's study leave
- MDDUS medical indemnity top-up
- An assigned mentor for at least 6 months and in-house appraisals
- Laptop and excellent multidisciplinary support
- A friendly, values-driven team committed to wellbeing and sustainable working
Our culture has been recognised through Investors in People Gold accreditation and the national General Practice Workforce Wellbeing Award. Many colleagues have remained with us for more than 10 years.
Informal visits and conversations are warmly welcomed. Locum sessions can also be arranged before applying, giving you the opportunity to experience working at Compass House and meet our team.
Details
Date posted
19 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£11,000 to £12,400 a session
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A1523-26-0011
Job locations
Compass House Medical Centres
King Street
Brixham
Devon
TQ5 9TF
United Kingdom
Compass House Medical Centres
2 Langdon Lane
Galmpton
BRIXHAM
Devon
TQ5 0PG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
The Salaried General Practitioner will provide high-quality, safe and compassionate medical care to patients at Compass House Medical Centres, working collaboratively as part of our multidisciplinary team and contributing to the effective delivery and ongoing development of our services.
At Compass House, we see every member of the team as contributing at three levels:
Individual contribution delivering their own role to a consistently high standard and taking responsibility for their professional practice.
Team contribution contributing positively to the effectiveness, culture and functioning of their immediate and wider multidisciplinary team.
Practice contribution contributing their experience, ideas and expertise to the wider life, improvement and development of Compass House.
For our GPs, this means providing excellent individual clinical care, working collaboratively and supporting colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, and contributing positively to the ongoing improvement of how we work.
The post holder will work in accordance with Good Medical Practice, relevant contractual and regulatory requirements, Compass House policies and procedures, and our values of Caring, Teamwork, Collaboration, Excellence, Listening and Innovation.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Clinical Care & Patient Experience
Provide high-quality, evidence-based and person-centred general medical services to the practice population.
Assess, diagnose, investigate, treat and appropriately refer patients presenting with acute, chronic and complex health needs.
Provide care through face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations according to clinical need and practice systems.
Prescribe safely and appropriately in accordance with current guidance and local formulary arrangements.
Promote preventative healthcare, health improvement and shared decision-making.
Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and patients at risk.
Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate and required. The majority of routine home visiting is currently supported by the ANP team.
Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
2. Clinical Administration & Continuity of Care
Hold a patient list on a pro-rata basis as part of the GP team and contribute to continuity of care for those patients.
Manage associated clinical administration, including results, correspondence, prescriptions, referrals and other clinical tasks, within agreed timescales.
Contribute fairly to the management of clinical workload and administration during periods of colleague absence.
Complete appropriate reports, forms and other clinical documentation allocated on a fair-share basis.
Manage workload effectively and raise concerns where clinical demand or workload presents a potential risk to safe patient care.
3. Teamwork & Contribution to the Wider Practice
Work collaboratively with GP colleagues, ANPs, the Nursing Team, Clinical Pharmacy Team, Care Co-ordination Team and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Contribute positively to a supportive, respectful and psychologically safe working environment where colleagues feel able to ask questions, share ideas and raise concerns.
Communicate openly and constructively, supporting colleagues and sharing workload appropriately as part of the wider clinical team.
Attend and actively participate in regular clinical and team meetings, recognising these as an important part of communication, shared learning, clinical governance and effective team working.
Take responsibility for remaining up to date with relevant practice communications, meeting outcomes and changes to systems or procedures.
Contribute ideas, experience and clinical expertise to service improvement and the ongoing development of how we work.
Work collaboratively across Compass House sites and wider services where reasonably required.
4. Clinical Lead & Wider Responsibilities
Hold an agreed clinical lead area, based on practice need alongside the GP's skills, experience and interests.
Develop appropriate knowledge and expertise within the agreed area and act as a point of contact for colleagues.
Contribute to relevant quality improvement, clinical governance, audit or service development activity associated with the lead role.
Participate in QOF, IIF and other practice quality, contractual and improvement initiatives.
Take a fair and proportionate share of Duty / On Call responsibilities, according to sessions worked and the needs of the GP team.
Participate on a fair-share basis in extended hours and other contracted clinical services delivered by the practice.
Provide reasonable flexibility to support service delivery, including changes to working arrangements where required, with appropriate notice and in accordance with contractual arrangements.
Where additional clinical sessions are required to support absence or service need, participate where reasonably possible, with additional work managed in accordance with contractual arrangements.
5. Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement
Participate actively in clinical governance, significant event learning, audit and quality improvement.
Identify and appropriately escalate clinical, operational or patient-safety concerns.
Contribute constructively to learning from incidents, complaints, patient feedback and significant events.
Engage with new ways of working, including digital systems and service redesign, and contribute to evaluating and improving their effectiveness.
Support effective use of the skills and expertise available across the multidisciplinary team.
Work within practice policies, clinical pathways and agreed systems while exercising appropriate professional judgement.
6. Learning, Development & Teaching
Maintain GMC registration, licence to practise, Performers List status and all other professional requirements necessary for the role.
Maintain appropriate continuing professional development and participate fully in appraisal and revalidation.
Take responsibility for maintaining professional competence and identifying individual learning and development needs.
Contribute to the practice's learning culture through shared learning, reflection and professional discussion.
As part of a Training Practice, contribute to the teaching, development and support of GP Registrars, Medical Students, nurses and other learners, appropriate to professional competence and experience.
Share knowledge and expertise with colleagues and support multidisciplinary learning.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Fully qualified General Practitioner with current GMC registration and licence to practise.
Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
Appropriate medical indemnity arrangements.
Evidence of ongoing professional development and engagement with appraisal and revalidation.
Ability to provide safe, high-quality and evidence-based general medical care.
Strong clinical judgement and ability to manage risk and uncertainty appropriately.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability and willingness to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to continuity of care and taking responsibility for a pro-rata patient list.
Willingness to contribute positively beyond individual clinical consultations to the effectiveness of the wider team and practice.
Commitment to quality improvement, learning and development.
Ability to manage workload effectively and work flexibly within a busy General Practice environment.
Commitment to the Compass House values of Caring, Teamwork, Collaboration, Excellence, Listening and Innovation.
Desirable
Previous experience working within General Practice.
Experience or interest in teaching and supporting learners.
Experience of clinical audit or quality improvement.
Experience or specialist interest relevant to an identified practice need.
Experience of contributing to service improvement or innovation.
Additional qualifications relevant to General Practice or an agreed clinical lead area.
Personal Qualities
Caring, compassionate and patient-centred.
Collaborative and team-focused.
Approachable and supportive of colleagues.
Open to feedback, reflection and learning.
Able to communicate respectfully and constructively, including when views differ.
Reliable, organised and professionally accountable.
Adaptable and comfortable working within an evolving General Practice environment.
Curious and willing to contribute ideas and consider new ways of working.
Committed to contributing positively to the culture and wider life of Compass House.
Additional Role Requirements
Enhanced DBS clearance.
Ability to travel between Compass House sites and undertake home visits where required.
Flexibility to participate in Duty / On Call, extended hours and other practice-contracted services on a fair and proportionate basis.
Attendance at required clinical and team meetings.
Compliance with Compass House policies, procedures and contractual requirements.
The duties and responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and may be reviewed, amended or expanded following discussion with the post holder to reflect changes in clinical practice, contractual requirements or the needs of the practice.
Please refer to attached Job Description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
The Salaried General Practitioner will provide high-quality, safe and compassionate medical care to patients at Compass House Medical Centres, working collaboratively as part of our multidisciplinary team and contributing to the effective delivery and ongoing development of our services.
At Compass House, we see every member of the team as contributing at three levels:
Individual contribution delivering their own role to a consistently high standard and taking responsibility for their professional practice.
Team contribution contributing positively to the effectiveness, culture and functioning of their immediate and wider multidisciplinary team.
Practice contribution contributing their experience, ideas and expertise to the wider life, improvement and development of Compass House.
For our GPs, this means providing excellent individual clinical care, working collaboratively and supporting colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, and contributing positively to the ongoing improvement of how we work.
The post holder will work in accordance with Good Medical Practice, relevant contractual and regulatory requirements, Compass House policies and procedures, and our values of Caring, Teamwork, Collaboration, Excellence, Listening and Innovation.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Clinical Care & Patient Experience
Provide high-quality, evidence-based and person-centred general medical services to the practice population.
Assess, diagnose, investigate, treat and appropriately refer patients presenting with acute, chronic and complex health needs.
Provide care through face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations according to clinical need and practice systems.
Prescribe safely and appropriately in accordance with current guidance and local formulary arrangements.
Promote preventative healthcare, health improvement and shared decision-making.
Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and patients at risk.
Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate and required. The majority of routine home visiting is currently supported by the ANP team.
Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
2. Clinical Administration & Continuity of Care
Hold a patient list on a pro-rata basis as part of the GP team and contribute to continuity of care for those patients.
Manage associated clinical administration, including results, correspondence, prescriptions, referrals and other clinical tasks, within agreed timescales.
Contribute fairly to the management of clinical workload and administration during periods of colleague absence.
Complete appropriate reports, forms and other clinical documentation allocated on a fair-share basis.
Manage workload effectively and raise concerns where clinical demand or workload presents a potential risk to safe patient care.
3. Teamwork & Contribution to the Wider Practice
Work collaboratively with GP colleagues, ANPs, the Nursing Team, Clinical Pharmacy Team, Care Co-ordination Team and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Contribute positively to a supportive, respectful and psychologically safe working environment where colleagues feel able to ask questions, share ideas and raise concerns.
Communicate openly and constructively, supporting colleagues and sharing workload appropriately as part of the wider clinical team.
Attend and actively participate in regular clinical and team meetings, recognising these as an important part of communication, shared learning, clinical governance and effective team working.
Take responsibility for remaining up to date with relevant practice communications, meeting outcomes and changes to systems or procedures.
Contribute ideas, experience and clinical expertise to service improvement and the ongoing development of how we work.
Work collaboratively across Compass House sites and wider services where reasonably required.
4. Clinical Lead & Wider Responsibilities
Hold an agreed clinical lead area, based on practice need alongside the GP's skills, experience and interests.
Develop appropriate knowledge and expertise within the agreed area and act as a point of contact for colleagues.
Contribute to relevant quality improvement, clinical governance, audit or service development activity associated with the lead role.
Participate in QOF, IIF and other practice quality, contractual and improvement initiatives.
Take a fair and proportionate share of Duty / On Call responsibilities, according to sessions worked and the needs of the GP team.
Participate on a fair-share basis in extended hours and other contracted clinical services delivered by the practice.
Provide reasonable flexibility to support service delivery, including changes to working arrangements where required, with appropriate notice and in accordance with contractual arrangements.
Where additional clinical sessions are required to support absence or service need, participate where reasonably possible, with additional work managed in accordance with contractual arrangements.
5. Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement
Participate actively in clinical governance, significant event learning, audit and quality improvement.
Identify and appropriately escalate clinical, operational or patient-safety concerns.
Contribute constructively to learning from incidents, complaints, patient feedback and significant events.
Engage with new ways of working, including digital systems and service redesign, and contribute to evaluating and improving their effectiveness.
Support effective use of the skills and expertise available across the multidisciplinary team.
Work within practice policies, clinical pathways and agreed systems while exercising appropriate professional judgement.
6. Learning, Development & Teaching
Maintain GMC registration, licence to practise, Performers List status and all other professional requirements necessary for the role.
Maintain appropriate continuing professional development and participate fully in appraisal and revalidation.
Take responsibility for maintaining professional competence and identifying individual learning and development needs.
Contribute to the practice's learning culture through shared learning, reflection and professional discussion.
As part of a Training Practice, contribute to the teaching, development and support of GP Registrars, Medical Students, nurses and other learners, appropriate to professional competence and experience.
Share knowledge and expertise with colleagues and support multidisciplinary learning.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Fully qualified General Practitioner with current GMC registration and licence to practise.
Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
Appropriate medical indemnity arrangements.
Evidence of ongoing professional development and engagement with appraisal and revalidation.
Ability to provide safe, high-quality and evidence-based general medical care.
Strong clinical judgement and ability to manage risk and uncertainty appropriately.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability and willingness to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to continuity of care and taking responsibility for a pro-rata patient list.
Willingness to contribute positively beyond individual clinical consultations to the effectiveness of the wider team and practice.
Commitment to quality improvement, learning and development.
Ability to manage workload effectively and work flexibly within a busy General Practice environment.
Commitment to the Compass House values of Caring, Teamwork, Collaboration, Excellence, Listening and Innovation.
Desirable
Previous experience working within General Practice.
Experience or interest in teaching and supporting learners.
Experience of clinical audit or quality improvement.
Experience or specialist interest relevant to an identified practice need.
Experience of contributing to service improvement or innovation.
Additional qualifications relevant to General Practice or an agreed clinical lead area.
Personal Qualities
Caring, compassionate and patient-centred.
Collaborative and team-focused.
Approachable and supportive of colleagues.
Open to feedback, reflection and learning.
Able to communicate respectfully and constructively, including when views differ.
Reliable, organised and professionally accountable.
Adaptable and comfortable working within an evolving General Practice environment.
Curious and willing to contribute ideas and consider new ways of working.
Committed to contributing positively to the culture and wider life of Compass House.
Additional Role Requirements
Enhanced DBS clearance.
Ability to travel between Compass House sites and undertake home visits where required.
Flexibility to participate in Duty / On Call, extended hours and other practice-contracted services on a fair and proportionate basis.
Attendance at required clinical and team meetings.
Compliance with Compass House policies, procedures and contractual requirements.
The duties and responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and may be reviewed, amended or expanded following discussion with the post holder to reflect changes in clinical practice, contractual requirements or the needs of the practice.
Please refer to attached Job Description for further information.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- -Good interpersonal and customer service skills
- -Good written presentation skills
- -Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
- -Strong IT skills
- -Clear, polite telephone manner
- -Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- -Effective time management planning and organising
- -Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- -Problem solving and analytical skills
- -Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- -Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- -Experience with clinical risk management
Experience
Essential
- -Experience of working in a primary care environment
- -Experience of continued professional development
- -Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- -Experience of medicines management
- -Experience of ICB initiatives
- -General understanding of the primary care contact
- -Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
Qualifications
Essential
- -Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent
- -JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- - Full GMC registration
- - National Performers List registration (England)
- - Independent prescriber
- - Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
- - Evidence of current validation Evidence of last appraisal
- - Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Skills
Essential
- -Good interpersonal and customer service skills
- -Good written presentation skills
- -Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
- -Strong IT skills
- -Clear, polite telephone manner
- -Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- -Effective time management planning and organising
- -Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- -Problem solving and analytical skills
- -Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- -Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- -Experience with clinical risk management
Experience
Essential
- -Experience of working in a primary care environment
- -Experience of continued professional development
- -Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- -Experience of medicines management
- -Experience of ICB initiatives
- -General understanding of the primary care contact
- -Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
Qualifications
Essential
- -Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent
- -JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- - Full GMC registration
- - National Performers List registration (England)
- - Independent prescriber
- - Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
- - Evidence of current validation Evidence of last appraisal
- - Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
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).
Additional information
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
Employer name
Compass House Medical Centres
Address
Compass House Medical Centres
King Street
Brixham
Devon
TQ5 9TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.compasshousemedical.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Compass House Medical Centres
Address
Compass House Medical Centres
King Street
Brixham
Devon
TQ5 9TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.compasshousemedical.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Management Partner
Stephanie Tedstone
Details
Date posted
19 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£11,000 to £12,400 a session
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A1523-26-0011
Job locations
Compass House Medical Centres
King Street
Brixham
Devon
TQ5 9TF
United Kingdom
Compass House Medical Centres
2 Langdon Lane
Galmpton
BRIXHAM
Devon
TQ5 0PG
United Kingdom
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