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Mat Leave Cover GP Position Available

Salaried GP or Locum Opportunity (4–6 Sessions per Week)

Fixed-Term Maternity Cover | August/September 2026 Start date

Hope House Surgery, Radstock, BA3 3EP

Join a friendly, forward-thinking practice at the heart of our community.

Hope House Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated GP to join our supportive team on a fixed-term contract of up to 12 months, providing maternity leave cover from August/September 2026.

Whether you are a newly qualified GP or an experienced clinician looking for a rewarding role in a welcoming practice, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Hope House Surgery?

At Hope House Surgery, we pride ourselves on our strong team culture, commitment to high-quality patient care, and deep roots within our local community. We believe healthcare is about improving wellbeing as well as treating illness, and we work closely with a wide range of professionals and community partners to achieve this.

As a training practice, we actively support professional development, including specialist interests and portfolio careers, and provide a nurturing environment where clinicians can thrive.

About the Practice

✅ PMS semi-rural practice in the beautiful Somerset countryside
✅ Patient list size of 8,400+
✅ Consistently high QOF achievement
✅ Well-established and supportive multidisciplinary team
✅ Strong culture of teamwork and collaboration
✅ Dedicated staff wellbeing programme and social activities
✅ Excellent links with community-based projects and services
✅ Active and influential member of the local Primary Care Network
CQC rated GOOD (September 2025) with OUTSTANDING for Caring
✅ And yes… there is plenty of cake! 🍰

The Role

Salaried GP
📍 Hope House Surgery, Radstock, BA3 3EP
🕒 4–6 sessions per week
📅 Fixed-term contract (up to 12 months)
🚀 Start date: August/September 2026

We are looking for a GP who:

  • Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team
  • Shares our commitment to patient-centred care
  • Values community engagement and wellbeing
  • Is keen to contribute to a positive and supportive workplace culture

Interested?

Please send your CV or arrange an informal conversation by contacting:

Stephanie Coombs
📧 bswicb.seniormanagementteam@nhs.net

Hope House Surgery – Caring for our community, supporting our team, and making general practice a great place to work.