Salaried GP - 4 sessions

A GP post for someone passionate about what general practice can be. We would rather be honest. General practice is hard. The workload is real. The system is under pressure. But we also believe that the right practice, the right team and the right way of working can still make general practice rewarding, sustainable and professionally satisfying.

At Ide Lane Surgery, we are looking for a 4-session salaried GP to work all day Wednesday and all day Friday. We are an independent, partner-led practice in Alphington, Exeter, caring for approximately 9,000 patients. We value continuity, personalised care and proper relationships with patients. Our GPs have personal lists, our patients know who their usual doctor is, and we think that still matters.

What makes this role different?

• Real continuity: Our personalised lists mean GPs get to know their patients over time. That brings better care, more meaningful consultations and fewer “starting from scratch” conversations.
• A sustainable working day: We do not operate a duty doctor system. We have supportive daily routines, including a morning huddle and twice-daily coffee break meetings for doctors.
• A team that talks to each other: Clinical and administrative staff work closely together. Our care navigators, nurses, HCAs, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, physiotherapists and GPs are all part of the same team.
• Innovation that actually helps: We are interested in technology, workflow and service improvement, but only when it makes life better for patients and staff. We are not interested in change for the sake of it.
• A future worth building: We are working towards opening a brand-new surgery in the growing Matford development, creating an exciting and secure future for primary care in our community.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaried GP package
• MDDUS membership paid
• 6 weeks’ annual leave plus 1 week study leave, pro rata
• No duty doctor role
• Personalised lists and strong continuity of care
• Supportive and approachable GP partners
• Friendly, experienced multidisciplinary team
• Highly rated, progressive training practice
• Regular clinical and practice meetings
• Protected learning opportunities
• Opportunities to develop clinical, teaching, research or leadership interests
• Strong links with Outer Exeter PCN
• One of only 11 sessional research practices in the South West region
• Purpose-built, environmentally conscious premises with solar panels and bike facilities
• Convenient on-site parking
• Access to a pooled car if you prefer to cycle to work
• Relaxed coffee breaks in our gardens
• Easy access to Dartmoor, the South Devon coast and the wider South West

Who might this suit?

This role could suit an experienced GP looking for a settled, supportive practice where continuity still matters. It could also suit a newly qualified GP, or someone nearing CCT, who wants a practice where they can grow in confidence without feeling isolated. You do not need to have a special interest, but we would be very happy to support one. Teaching, research, leadership, prescribing, digital innovation, women’s health, frailty, urgent care, sustainability — if there is something that gives you energy, we would like to hear about it.

More than anything, we are looking for someone who is kind, reflective, clinically safe and good to work with.

Why Ide Lane? Because we are trying to build the sort of general practice we would want to work in. One where patients are known. One where colleagues support each other. One where coffee breaks still happen. One where innovation is useful rather than performative. One where the future of primary care feels like something we can help shape, rather than something that simply happens to us.

We cannot promise that every day will be easy. We can promise that you would be joining a thoughtful, supportive and ambitious team that cares deeply about its patients, its staff and its future.

Come and meet us. Informal visits are warmly welcomed. We would be delighted to show you around, introduce you to the team and talk honestly about how we work. For anyone who would like to get a feel for the practice before applying, we would also be happy to discuss the possibility of undertaking a locum session.

Please contact: Linda Hinds, Practice Manager, Ide Lane Surgery, Exeter, Devon. Telephone: 01392 428910. Email: linda.hinds@nhs.net. Website: www.idelanesurgery.nhs.uk.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter by clicking the Apply button. We reserve the right to close applications prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is found.