General Practitioner Up to 5 Sessions per Week

We are looking for an enthusiastic and patient-focused GP to join our friendly, forward-thinking and supportive team for up to five sessions per week. This post is initially offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity leave cover, with the potential for ongoing employment at the end of the contract, subject to practice needs.

Preferred working pattern Full day Monday Full day Friday One additional half-day session, with the timing negotiable to suit the successful candidate We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified GPs.

Main responsibilities The successful candidate will: Provide safe, compassionate and high-quality care to our patients Conduct face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations Diagnose and manage acute and long-term conditions Carry out appropriate examinations, tests and procedures Prescribe medication and recommend suitable treatment or therapy Maintain accurate and timely clinical records Explain diagnoses, test results and treatment plans clearly to patients Promote healthy lifestyle choices and preventative care Work collaboratively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals Comply with all relevant professional, clinical and legal requirements

About the Practice Strand Medical Practice is a well-established and welcoming practice based in Goring-by-Sea, close to both the South Downs and the coast. Durrington train station is less than 200 metres away, and on-site parking is available. We care for approximately 15,700 patients and have a Good CQC rating and excellent QOF achievement. We are also a member of the Cissbury Integrated Care Primary Care Network. Our clinical team is led by four GP Partners and supported by Salaried GPs and a strong multidisciplinary team, including: Advanced Nurse Practitioners Practice Nurses and HCAs Paramedics Pharmacy team Mental Health Practitioners Social Prescribers Supportive Reception and Administration teams We use SystmOne and Kliniks AI-supported triage system to help streamline patient flow and ensure patients are directed to the most appropriate care. All GPs receive a fair allocation of patients for continuity and administrative purposes, together with a fair allocation of Duty Doctor sessions. Duty sessions are supported by our wider multidisciplinary team.