GP with interest in Women's Health
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St Austell Healthcare GP with interest in Women's Health
The closing date is 10 November 2026
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic General Practitioner with a particular interest in Women's Health to join our established multidisciplinary womens health primary care team.
Our practice has a well-established focus on improving health outcomes for women and delivering high-quality, accessible care across all stages of life. The successful candidate will primarily provide General Medical Services (GMS) to registered patients, with a particular interest and expertise in the assessment and management of women's health needs within routine primary care.
The postholder will deliver comprehensive, holistic care for women presenting with a wide range of health concerns, ensuring that patients receive evidence-based assessment, treatment and ongoing management in line with current NHS guidance, NICE recommendations and the Women's Health Strategy for England.
The role is not intended to operate as a specialist or referral-based women's health service but rather to strengthen and enhance the delivery of women's healthcare within mainstream general practice.
- 4 - 8 sessions per week
- Study leave
- Electric car and bike salary sacrifice scheme
- NHS pension scheme
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP
Main duties of the job
Job Summary
Triage and manage patients presenting with a wide range of womens health issues ensuring the highest standards of care. This would include women and adolescents with gynaecological problems, the menopause, contraception and breast disease.
The work would mainly be in one of our routine sites, but some sessions may be undertaken at our urgent care hub. This hub is well supported by a team of doctors, ECP and ANPs.
Depending on clinical need you would also be expected to manage some more generic primary care presentations in patients of any gender.
Be available to carry out all the duties reasonably expected of an NHS GP using the standards expected by the GMC, RCGP in line with appropriate national, local clinical guidelines
About us
St Austell Healthcare has a strong multidisciplinary team comprising GPs, ANPs, Nurses, Paramedics and Pharmacists and an ethos for innovation and collaboration with health and social care partners.
We are an award winning, happy team and take pride in our work and the care we offer our 38,000 patients.
We are constantly seeking new ways of working to enhance service provision and the patient experience, introducing new technologies and methods of working to meet the expectations of our patient group. We are ambitious and wish to provide the best service we can for the people of St Austell and Mevagissey.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A0543-26-0027
Job locations
1 Wheal Northey
St Austell
Cornwall
PL25 3EF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
The postholder will:
- Provide high-quality GMS care to the practice population.
- Undertake face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Undertake preventative healthcare and health promotion activities.
- Prescribe appropriately and safely within clinical competence.
- Prescribing for both acute and repeat requirements must be in accordance with the Cornwall Joint formulary and guidelines and prescriptions should be generated electronically whenever possible.
- Refer patients to secondary care and community services where clinically indicated.
- Contribute to continuity of care and multidisciplinary management plans.
- Participate in duty, urgent care and on-the-day service arrangements as required by the practice.
Women's Health Care within General Practice
The postholder will provide assessment, treatment and ongoing management of women's health conditions commonly encountered in primary care, including:
- Menopause and perimenopause.
- Menstrual disorders.
- Contraception counselling and prescribing.
- Premenstrual syndrome and PMDD.
- Pelvic pain presentations.
- Vulval and gynaecological symptoms.
- Breast symptom assessment and appropriate referral.
- Reproductive health concerns.
- Cervical screening promotion and follow-up.
- Preventative health screening and lifestyle interventions.
The postholder will:
- Deliver care in accordance with NICE guidance and national clinical standards.
- Promote shared decision making and personalised care.
- Support improved access to women's healthcare within primary care.
- Contribute to reducing inequalities in women's health outcomes.
- Support the implementation of the NHS Women's Health Strategy within the practice.
Service Development
The postholder will:
- Support the continued development of high-quality women's healthcare pathways within the practice.
- Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
- Assist in the development and review of local policies and protocols relating to women's health.
- Promote best practice and evidence-based medicine.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to improve patient access and outcomes.
Education and Clinical Support
The postholder will:
- Share knowledge and good practice with clinical colleagues.
- Support the development of women's health knowledge within the multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in educational meetings and clinical learning activities.
- Contribute to the supervision and development of trainees where appropriate.
Workload Requirements
Surgeries
Surgeries run between 8.30am - 5.30pm on routine day. Our urgent care hub is open between 8am and 8pm.
Home visits
The postholder may be required to carry out home visits.
Administration
All relevant administration must be completed in a timely manner
An awareness of and compliance with all relevant SAH policies / guidelines e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection.
A contribution to evaluation, audit, learning and clinical standard setting within the practice will be expected.
All Safeguarding Policies and processes must be adopted.
To support SAH sustainability and recognise the shared responsibility of carrying out duties in a resource efficient way.
To undertake any other duties as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
The postholder will:
- Provide high-quality GMS care to the practice population.
- Undertake face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Undertake preventative healthcare and health promotion activities.
- Prescribe appropriately and safely within clinical competence.
- Prescribing for both acute and repeat requirements must be in accordance with the Cornwall Joint formulary and guidelines and prescriptions should be generated electronically whenever possible.
- Refer patients to secondary care and community services where clinically indicated.
- Contribute to continuity of care and multidisciplinary management plans.
- Participate in duty, urgent care and on-the-day service arrangements as required by the practice.
Women's Health Care within General Practice
The postholder will provide assessment, treatment and ongoing management of women's health conditions commonly encountered in primary care, including:
- Menopause and perimenopause.
- Menstrual disorders.
- Contraception counselling and prescribing.
- Premenstrual syndrome and PMDD.
- Pelvic pain presentations.
- Vulval and gynaecological symptoms.
- Breast symptom assessment and appropriate referral.
- Reproductive health concerns.
- Cervical screening promotion and follow-up.
- Preventative health screening and lifestyle interventions.
The postholder will:
- Deliver care in accordance with NICE guidance and national clinical standards.
- Promote shared decision making and personalised care.
- Support improved access to women's healthcare within primary care.
- Contribute to reducing inequalities in women's health outcomes.
- Support the implementation of the NHS Women's Health Strategy within the practice.
Service Development
The postholder will:
- Support the continued development of high-quality women's healthcare pathways within the practice.
- Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
- Assist in the development and review of local policies and protocols relating to women's health.
- Promote best practice and evidence-based medicine.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to improve patient access and outcomes.
Education and Clinical Support
The postholder will:
- Share knowledge and good practice with clinical colleagues.
- Support the development of women's health knowledge within the multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in educational meetings and clinical learning activities.
- Contribute to the supervision and development of trainees where appropriate.
Workload Requirements
Surgeries
Surgeries run between 8.30am - 5.30pm on routine day. Our urgent care hub is open between 8am and 8pm.
Home visits
The postholder may be required to carry out home visits.
Administration
All relevant administration must be completed in a timely manner
An awareness of and compliance with all relevant SAH policies / guidelines e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection.
A contribution to evaluation, audit, learning and clinical standard setting within the practice will be expected.
All Safeguarding Policies and processes must be adopted.
To support SAH sustainability and recognise the shared responsibility of carrying out duties in a resource efficient way.
To undertake any other duties as appropriate.
Person Specification
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to recognise own limitations and act upon them appropriately
- Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
Desirable
- Desire to develop specialist skills
- Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Recognised qualifications or significant experience in family planning, pelvic examination, female incontinence, general gynaecology, cervical cytology and menopause.
- Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation and continued professional development.
- Higher post graduate membership e.g. MRCGP General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained
- On a medical performers list
- UK driving licence
- Current CPR certificate
Desirable
- Diploma of Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (DRCOG) Diploma of Faculty of Family Planning (DFFP) Certificates of competence in fitting intrauterine contraception and subdermal implants.
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to primary prevention and health improvement
- Addressing health inequalities
- Patient empowerment
- Patient advocate
Experience
Essential
- Chronic disease management
- Primary prevention & screening services
- Clinical Governance
- Delivery of QOF targets
- Self audit and reflection
- Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
- Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Leadership experience in service development
- Experience of working a variety of clinical software systems
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to recognise own limitations and act upon them appropriately
- Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
Desirable
- Desire to develop specialist skills
- Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Recognised qualifications or significant experience in family planning, pelvic examination, female incontinence, general gynaecology, cervical cytology and menopause.
- Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation and continued professional development.
- Higher post graduate membership e.g. MRCGP General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained
- On a medical performers list
- UK driving licence
- Current CPR certificate
Desirable
- Diploma of Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (DRCOG) Diploma of Faculty of Family Planning (DFFP) Certificates of competence in fitting intrauterine contraception and subdermal implants.
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to primary prevention and health improvement
- Addressing health inequalities
- Patient empowerment
- Patient advocate
Experience
Essential
- Chronic disease management
- Primary prevention & screening services
- Clinical Governance
- Delivery of QOF targets
- Self audit and reflection
- Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
- Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Leadership experience in service development
- Experience of working a variety of clinical software systems
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
St Austell Healthcare
Address
1 Wheal Northey
St Austell
Cornwall
PL25 3EF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.staustellhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
St Austell Healthcare
Address
1 Wheal Northey
St Austell
Cornwall
PL25 3EF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.staustellhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
HR
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A0543-26-0027
Job locations
1 Wheal Northey
St Austell
Cornwall
PL25 3EF
United Kingdom
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