Salaried GP (Fixed Term)
About this job
Job Advert Skip to main content
document.body.className = ((document.body.className) ? document.body.className + ' js-enabled' : 'js-enabled');
Cookies on NHS Jobs
We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site.
To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose.
Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies
Menu
Menu Close menu
BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service.
Sturry Surgery Salaried GP (Fixed Term)
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
Salaried GP Frailty & Neighbourhood Health
In summary, we are looking to recruit a GP for up to 5 sessions per week on a fixed-term salaried contract until March 2027, with the potential to extend should funding continue. The role will have a particular focus on frailty work delivered through the Single Neighbourhood Health contract, including CGAs, care planning, SMRs, ReSPECT forms, care home management and home visits for housebound patients.
We can offer a flexible working pattern, competitive enhanced sessional rate and a strong focus on work-life balance, within a friendly, family-focused training practice of approximately 16,000 patients.
Please see the attached job description for further details.
Main duties of the job
About us
We are a forward-thinking, family-focused NHS GP practice with approximately 16,000 registered patients. We are a training practice committed to developing our team and supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals.
We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centred care while maintaining the values of traditional general practice, including continuity, strong patient relationships and a personal approach to care.
We are committed to innovation and developing new models of care, including working collaboratively with our wider neighbourhood and multidisciplinary teams. We have a supportive and friendly team ethos and aim to provide a positive working environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
Details
Date posted
12 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13,000 to £14,000 a session Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
7 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A4955-26-0000
Job locations
53 Island Road
Sturry
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 0EF
United Kingdom
Canterbury Health Centre
26 Old Dover Road
CANTERBURY
Kent
CT1 3JH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Salaried GP Frailty & Neighbourhood Health
Contract: Fixed-term until March 2027, with potential to extend subject to continued funding
Hours: Up to 5 sessions per week (0.625 WTE)
Working Pattern: Flexible by agreement
Salary: Competitive enhanced sessional rate
Responsible to: GP Partners / Practice Manager
About the Organisation
We are a forward-thinking, family-focused NHS GP practice with approximately 16,000 registered patients. We are a training practice committed to developing our team and supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals.
We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centred care while maintaining the values of traditional general practice, including continuity, strong patient relationships and a personal approach to care.
We are committed to innovation and developing new models of care, including working collaboratively with our wider neighbourhood and multidisciplinary teams. We have a supportive and friendly team ethos and aim to provide a positive working environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
Job Purpose
To provide high-quality clinical care to patients with frailty and complex health needs, with a particular focus on delivering the frailty work commissioned through the Single Neighbourhood Health contract.
The postholder will work proactively with patients, families, care homes and the wider multidisciplinary team to support personalised care, improve outcomes and reduce avoidable hospital admissions.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Undertake Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA) for patients living with frailty and complex needs.
Develop, review and update personalised care plans.
Undertake Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) where appropriate.
Complete and review ReSPECT forms and advance care planning.
Provide clinical input into the management of patients living in care homes.
Undertake home visits for housebound and frail patients.
Proactively identify and manage patients at risk of deterioration or hospital admission.
Work closely with the wider Single Neighbourhood Health multidisciplinary team.
Liaise with community services, care homes, social care and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Support admission avoidance and appropriate escalation of care.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and complete relevant coding.
Participate in clinical governance, significant event processes and quality improvement activity as appropriate.
Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the role and level of responsibility.
Working Environment
The role offers an opportunity to work within a supportive and friendly practice, with a flexible approach to working patterns and a strong emphasis on achieving a sustainable work-life balance.
The postholder will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our frailty service and help shape how neighbourhood-based care is delivered locally, while remaining part of a practice that values the principles of traditional general practice.
Person Specification
Essential
GMC registration and inclusion on the NHS Performers List.
Experience of working as a GP in primary care.
Good understanding of the needs of older people and patients living with frailty.
Ability to undertake holistic clinical assessments and develop appropriate care plans.
Good communication and multidisciplinary working skills.
Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload.
Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.
Desirable
Previous experience of working with frailty or older people.
Experience of care home medicine.
Experience undertaking CGAs and advance care planning/ReSPECT.
Experience of working within a multidisciplinary or neighbourhood team.
Interest in developing new models of proactive and preventative care.
What We Offer
Up to 5 sessions per week (0.625 WTE).
Flexible working pattern by agreement.
Fixed-term contract until March 2027, with potential for renewal subject to continued funding.
Competitive enhanced sessional rate.
Strong focus on work-life balance and staff wellbeing.
Supportive, family-focused practice environment.
Opportunity to work within a training practice.
Opportunity to contribute to and shape the development of frailty and neighbourhood health services.
A role combining innovative models of care with the values and continuity of traditional general practice.
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Salaried GP Frailty & Neighbourhood Health
Contract: Fixed-term until March 2027, with potential to extend subject to continued funding
Hours: Up to 5 sessions per week (0.625 WTE)
Working Pattern: Flexible by agreement
Salary: Competitive enhanced sessional rate
Responsible to: GP Partners / Practice Manager
About the Organisation
We are a forward-thinking, family-focused NHS GP practice with approximately 16,000 registered patients. We are a training practice committed to developing our team and supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals.
We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centred care while maintaining the values of traditional general practice, including continuity, strong patient relationships and a personal approach to care.
We are committed to innovation and developing new models of care, including working collaboratively with our wider neighbourhood and multidisciplinary teams. We have a supportive and friendly team ethos and aim to provide a positive working environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
Job Purpose
To provide high-quality clinical care to patients with frailty and complex health needs, with a particular focus on delivering the frailty work commissioned through the Single Neighbourhood Health contract.
The postholder will work proactively with patients, families, care homes and the wider multidisciplinary team to support personalised care, improve outcomes and reduce avoidable hospital admissions.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Undertake Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA) for patients living with frailty and complex needs.
Develop, review and update personalised care plans.
Undertake Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) where appropriate.
Complete and review ReSPECT forms and advance care planning.
Provide clinical input into the management of patients living in care homes.
Undertake home visits for housebound and frail patients.
Proactively identify and manage patients at risk of deterioration or hospital admission.
Work closely with the wider Single Neighbourhood Health multidisciplinary team.
Liaise with community services, care homes, social care and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Support admission avoidance and appropriate escalation of care.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and complete relevant coding.
Participate in clinical governance, significant event processes and quality improvement activity as appropriate.
Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the role and level of responsibility.
Working Environment
The role offers an opportunity to work within a supportive and friendly practice, with a flexible approach to working patterns and a strong emphasis on achieving a sustainable work-life balance.
The postholder will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our frailty service and help shape how neighbourhood-based care is delivered locally, while remaining part of a practice that values the principles of traditional general practice.
Person Specification
Essential
GMC registration and inclusion on the NHS Performers List.
Experience of working as a GP in primary care.
Good understanding of the needs of older people and patients living with frailty.
Ability to undertake holistic clinical assessments and develop appropriate care plans.
Good communication and multidisciplinary working skills.
Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload.
Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.
Desirable
Previous experience of working with frailty or older people.
Experience of care home medicine.
Experience undertaking CGAs and advance care planning/ReSPECT.
Experience of working within a multidisciplinary or neighbourhood team.
Interest in developing new models of proactive and preventative care.
What We Offer
Up to 5 sessions per week (0.625 WTE).
Flexible working pattern by agreement.
Fixed-term contract until March 2027, with potential for renewal subject to continued funding.
Competitive enhanced sessional rate.
Strong focus on work-life balance and staff wellbeing.
Supportive, family-focused practice environment.
Opportunity to work within a training practice.
Opportunity to contribute to and shape the development of frailty and neighbourhood health services.
A role combining innovative models of care with the values and continuity of traditional general practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration and inclusion on the NHS Performers List
- Experience working as a GP in primary care
- Good understanding of the needs of older people and patients living with frailty
- Ability to undertake holistic clinical assessments and develop appropriate care plans
- Good communication and multidisciplinary working skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centred care
- Good clinical decision-making and risk management skills
- Ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical records
- Commitment to safeguarding, clinical governance and professional standards
Desirable
- Previous experience working with frail and elderly patients
- Experience of care home medicine and management
- Experience undertaking Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA)
- Experience with Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs)
- Experience completing ReSPECT forms and advance care planning
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary or neighbourhood team
- Understanding of admission avoidance and proactive care planning
- Interest in developing and improving services for patients living with frailty
- Experience of working within or contributing to a training practice
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration and inclusion on the NHS Performers List
- Experience working as a GP in primary care
- Good understanding of the needs of older people and patients living with frailty
- Ability to undertake holistic clinical assessments and develop appropriate care plans
- Good communication and multidisciplinary working skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centred care
- Good clinical decision-making and risk management skills
- Ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical records
- Commitment to safeguarding, clinical governance and professional standards
Desirable
- Previous experience working with frail and elderly patients
- Experience of care home medicine and management
- Experience undertaking Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA)
- Experience with Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs)
- Experience completing ReSPECT forms and advance care planning
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary or neighbourhood team
- Understanding of admission avoidance and proactive care planning
- Interest in developing and improving services for patients living with frailty
- Experience of working within or contributing to a training practice
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
Sturry Surgery
Address
53 Island Road
Sturry
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 0EF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sturrysurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Sturry Surgery
Address
53 Island Road
Sturry
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 0EF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sturrysurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Manager
Leah Towets
01227714820
Details
Date posted
12 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13,000 to £14,000 a session Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
7 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A4955-26-0000
Job locations
53 Island Road
Sturry
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 0EF
United Kingdom
Canterbury Health Centre
26 Old Dover Road
CANTERBURY
Kent
CT1 3JH
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Sturry Surgery's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
Support links
© Crown copyright
Market insight
Explore related jobs
Similar jobs
See all similar jobsPsychology Graduate
SEN Teacher
Housing Management Assistant
Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Spiritual Care Chaplain
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Frequently asked questions
What salary can I expect?
This listing does not show a salary. Similar roles in Canterbury often pay around 46 548 £ (median of 10 offers).
How do I apply for this job?
Open the original source page and contact the employer there. Finder never charges job seekers.
Are these jobs up to date?
Yes. Finder regularly refreshes vacancies from public sources and removes closed offers.