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Salaried GP – Trescobeas Surgery

Hours: 4 sessions per week
Salary: Depending on experience
Closing date: 31/01/2026

Summary

Job summary

Join us on Cornwall’s sunny south coast, where exceptional medicine meets life by the sea.

Are you ready for a change of scene and pace whilst continuing to practice outstanding medicine? Nestled in the heart of beautiful Falmouth, our practice offers the rare chance to combine clinical excellence with a lifestyle most doctors only dream of: turquoise sea, sandy beaches, harbour walks, and a vibrant community that blends university energy with coastal calm. At Trescobeas Surgery, were a well-established, patient-focused GP partnership serving around 10,700 patients (with a dispensing branch) and fully integrated within our local Primary Care Network. We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic salary GP to join our team for 4 sessions a week.

Main duties of the job

We are a friendly, supportive and well-established practice which achieves excellent QOF results.

We are a patient-focused medical practice dedicated to providing high-quality primary care to our local community. We currently have five established partners and four salaried GPs working alongside our practice nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, physios, social prescribers and mental health hub within the Primary care Network group to deliver excellent healthcare in a supportive environment.

We are a training practice for undergraduates and GP trainees.

We offer family planning, minor surgery and joint injections, we are seeking a committed and enthusiastic General Practitioner to join our team.

You will provide comprehensive medical services to a diverse patient list, contribute to chronic disease management and participate in clinical meetings and quality improvement initiatives. You will also manage your own workload, home visits, with duty and prescription review on a rota basis.

We believe we offer high quality patient centred care and are interested in speaking to GPs who would be keen to join our team.

We welcome New to practice fellowships

We use Systm 1 clinical system.

About us

What we offer

A friendly, supportive environment, five experienced partners and four salaried GPs working closely with our multidisciplinary team practice nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, physiotherapists, social prescribers and mental-health practitioners delivering excellent, joined-up care.

A modern model of care, we operate a total triage system that allows genuine flexibility, excellent continuity, and the ability to focus on what really matters to patients.

A training and teaching culture, we are a training practice for undergraduates and GP trainees, fostering a supportive and developmental environment for both new and experienced clinicians.

Scope for developing your interests, we offer family planning, minor surgery, and joint injections, and encourage clinical leadership and innovation in areas of personal interest.

Balanced working life, you will take part in duty sessions, prescription reviews and home visits on a rota basis, supported by an experienced admin and management team who keep non-clinical workload to a minimum.

An enviable lifestyle, work where people come on holiday surrounded by stunning coastline, world-class sailing waters, excellent schools, and a welcoming Cornish community.

Job responsibilities

a .The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b. The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract

c. To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines

d. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

e. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

f. Effective management of long-term conditions

g. To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care

h. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

i. Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways

j. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

k. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

l. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

m. Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans

n. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

o. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

p. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

q. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

r. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

s. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

t. Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice

u. Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

v. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

w. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

x. To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team

y. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Salaried GP has the following wider responsibilities:

a. Participate in the spectrum of clinical governance processes

b. Participate in formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise Provide leadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when necessary

c. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

To apply for this job please contact:

Hannah Cole (Practice Manager)

Trescobeas Surgery

hannah.cole8@nhs.net

01326315615