Vacancy Description
GP Partner Opportunity – The James Cochrane Practice, Kendal
7 Sessions (6 Clinical & 1 Partnership)
Join a stable, forward-looking partnership with a positive view for the future of General Practice in Kendal.
As part of our strategic commitment to strengthening the leadership of the practice, we are seeking an additional GP Partner to help shape services, support our growing population and contribute to the continued success of The James Cochrane Practice.
This newly created partnership opportunity offers the chance to combine excellent clinical practice with meaningful involvement in the future development of primary care services in Kendal.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking GP Partner to join our established and successful team in Kendal, on the edge of the Lake District National Park.
This is not a replacement vacancy. As part of our long-term strategic vision, we are looking to strengthen and expand our partnership team by appointing an additional GP Partner who will help shape the future direction of the practice and contribute to the continued development of services for our patients and local community.
We are a stable, financially secure and ambitious partnership with a strong commitment to high-quality patient care, innovation and sustainability. We see this appointment as an investment in the future leadership of the practice and an opportunity for the right individual to play a key role in our continued success.
About Us
We are a two-site, part-dispensing training practice serving approximately 17,100 patients across Kendal and the surrounding area.
We have a well-established multidisciplinary team, strong PCN relationships and an excellent reputation for delivering patient-centred care.
We provide a wide range of enhanced services, including:
- Minor surgery
- Women's health and menopause services
- Men’s health appointments
- Coil and implant fitting
- GPwER Dermatology services
- GPwER ENT clinics
- Frailty and care home support services
We are proud of our supportive culture, high clinical standards and commitment to continuous improvement. We invest time in our management and wider practice teams with training, teambuilding, and practice development.
Who We Are Looking For
We would particularly welcome applications from experienced GPs who:
- Have a strong background in modern primary care
- Are interested in partnership and long-term leadership within general practice
- Enjoy collaborative working and contributing to strategic decision-making
- Have experience of, or a keen interest in, developing additional clinical services
- Have a particular interest in helping grow and expand our ENT service provision, alongside exploring other opportunities to enhance local patient care
Whether you already have partnership experience or are looking to take this next step in your career, we would be delighted to hear from individuals who share our values and ambitions.
What We Offer
- Stable and supportive partnership
- Well-maintained partner-owned premises
- High QOF achievement
- Weekly clinical MDT meetings
- Protected daily coffee time with colleagues
- Opportunities to develop clinical and leadership interests
- Excellent PCN relationships and multidisciplinary support
- Strong focus on work-life balance and fair workload allocation
- A positive Quality Improvement culture with continual investment in service development
Living and Working in Kendal
Kendal offers an exceptional quality of life, combining vibrant market-town living with immediate access to the Lake District National Park and Yorkshire Dales. It is an ideal place to build both a rewarding career and a fulfilling lifestyle.
How To Apply
If this opportunity sounds appealing, we would love to hear from you. Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be made to: Emma Turner, Practice Operations Manager emma.turner44@nhs.net or Dr Ed Clarke, GP Chair. Applications should be submitted with a covering letter and current CV.