Background
This is a permanent frailty GP role built around continuity of care: a defined group of older, housebound and care home patients, looked after by one team that gets to know them well. There is no duty doctor rota, sessions can fit around school hours, and you do not need a formal special interest in frailty, just a real interest in caring for older people. Recurrent funding means this is a long-term post, not a fixed-term pilot.
Location
The role covers a mix of coastal, market town and rural communities across mid Cornwall, with south coast harbours and open moorland close by. St Austell is around 20 minutes away by car, Truro around 35 minutes and Plymouth around 50 minutes.
The Practice
Permanent post within an established neighbourhood frailty team, backed by recurrent fundingExperienced multidisciplinary team including a senior nurse lead, frailty nurses, care coordinators, an occupational therapist and a pharmacy technicianShort daily team huddle and a monthly complex case MDT, with community and supporting services involvedGP colleagues provide additional sessions across the week, so you are not the only Doctor coverReal scope to shape how the service develops as it moves towards more proactive care
Your Role
4 to 6 sessions per week, with Mondays and Wednesdays as core days (half or full days)School hours pattern available, roughly 9am to 2pm spread across the weekNo duty doctor commitmentResponsive work, including acute reviews and home or care home visits where a case needs GP inputProactive work, including care planning, comprehensive geriatric assessment and admission avoidanceTriage shared with the frailty nursesACP and senior nurse supervision, teaching and quality improvementThe role flexes with your sessions: more sessions means more hands-on visiting, fewer means more senior advice and coordination
Salary and Benefits
- £11,595 to £13,668 per session
- Permanent contract6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays1 week study leaveIndemnity paid by the practiceNHS Pension
Requirements
You must be qualified as a General Practitioner and registered with the GMC and UK performers list.
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Frailty GP | Up to £13,700 per session | School-hours available | Permanent contract in Bodmin employer: Menlo Park Recruitment
Join a well-established training practice in Bicester, where you'll be part of a genuinely close-knit team with an impressive staff retention record. Enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises continuity of care, offers flexible working arrangements, and provides ample opportunities for professional development, including pathways to trainer roles. With a manageable workload, dedicated admin time, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, this practice is an excellent employer for GPs seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
