Jobs at Windrush Medical Practice

Annual Sessional Rate: £12,769

Windrush Medical Practice is seeking a Temporary Locum GP to join our established and highly regarded team.

We are a large, GP-owned practice serving over 21,000 patients in West Oxfordshire, with a longstanding commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care. Our model is built around continuity, collaboration and providing clinicians with the time and support needed to practise medicine to a high standard.

We are proud to offer:

• 15-minute GP appointments
• Allocated daily administration time
• First-line document management by trained Practice Assistants
• An experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team
• Regular clinical meetings and peer support
• Mentoring for clinicians new to the practice
• Opportunities to contribute to teaching and research
• A collaborative and forward-thinking practice culture

Windrush is an Outstanding-rated practice with a strong reputation for clinical quality, education and innovation. We are a training practice with undergraduate teaching, active involvement in primary care research, and well-established multidisciplinary services including pharmacists, prescribing nurses and ECP-led clinics.

Located on the edge of the Cotswolds and just 13 miles from Oxford, the practice benefits from close links with adjacent community services, diagnostics and secondary care facilities.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a GP who shares our commitment to delivering excellent patient care and values working as part of a supportive and engaged clinical team.

If you are a locum GP looking for a longer-term post, we can offer an environment where clinicians can develop professionally while maintaining a sustainable and rewarding career in general practice.

Benefits

• 6 weeks annual leave plus 1 week study leave (pro rata)
• Supportive and experienced clinical and management teams
• Opportunities for teaching, mentoring and research
• Modern purpose-built premises
• Excellent work-life balance and professional development opportunities

We welcome informal enquiries and practice visits.

Interested? For an informal visit or discussion please call Hattie Clay, Practice Manager 01993 894442.

• Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week:
  • Whilst there is some flexibility in the working week, the role will sometimes require starting work at 8am and/or working until 6:30pm e.g. when clinics require laboratory support, or sample shipments are awaiting courier collection
  • Working patterns can be varied if agreed between the post-holder and Research Team but must be when the practice is open (weekdays 8am – 6.30pm). Very occasionally, you may be asked to work at a weekend to support a clinic although this will be negotiated in advance, and may be available as paid overtime.
• Holiday: 20 days annual leave (pro rata) rising per completed year to a maximum of 25 days
• Pension: you will be eligible to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Rate of Pay: 13.02 per hour
• Location: Windrush Medical Practice, Witney(and occasionally Eynsham Medical Practice)
  • As the employer, The Windrush Medical Practice may enter into agreements with other local practices or organisations to jointly undertake clinical trials or deliver other services, therefore the location of each working day will be defined by the organisational needs. It is anticipated that the workplace will remain in Witney, with infrequent trips to Eynsham, but occasionally may extend to other parts of West Oxfordshire if agreed with the postholder.

We are looking for someone who can work flexibly as part of our Research team and provide both laboratory and clerical support to enable deliver a range of clinical trials in primary care.

This will include handling blood, saliva and other samples and processing them in the laboratory in accordance with trial specific procedures. It will also involve a range of administrative duties and some patient contact.

There is some flexibility with the working pattern, however, you may be required to start work at 8am or finish at 6:30pm on some days to support the needs of the Research Team and its clinic activities.

The post is based at the Windrush Medical Practice, Witney; however you may occasionally be required to work at Eynsham Medical Practice.

Please complete the application form. Applicants will be assessed against ‘essential criteria’ outlined in the job description. Please use the ‘Further Information’ section of the application form to demonstrate how you meet the requirements of this role.

Closing date is 16th November 2026. The practice reserves the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified.

Interviews will be held at Windrush Medical Practice, Witney OX28 6JS and candidates will be required to attend in person.

Please note: Staff or members of their families (living at the same address) may not be registered with the Practice.

The Practice Philosophy is: Comprehensive patient-centred care, Welcoming environment for patients, Well motivated, caring and efficient team

Job Summary:

• To undertake laboratory processes as part of the Research team, including training and following clinical trial protocols to perform laboratory, sample shipping and related tasks.
• To undertake administrative and clinic booking processes to support the Clinical Trials Assistant and wider Research Team.

Job Responsibilities:

Work in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and within Health and Safety guidelines

• Develop laboratory knowledge as appropriate for research studies taking place at Windrush Medical Practice and other sites that may be working collaboratively with the practice. This includes completing trial specific and ICH-GCP (Good Clinical Practice) training.
• Perform laboratory processes to support the specific needs of each trial and site.
  • Ensure sample collection and storage procedures follow protocol requirements and ‘best practice’ including completion of documentation e.g. sample, processing and storage logs, and respond to data management queries.
  • Support the Research team in organising ordering/collection/ delivery of dry ice/packing materials for transportation of samples and ensure shipment of samples and documentation is completed following sponsor and/or local procedure.
  • Support the Research team in helping arrange courier collections and ensure transfer of samples and/or documentation is undertaken in a secure and approved manner.
  • Participate in the monitoring of temperature -controlled storage, take timely action and report temperature deviations.
  • Support the Research team in helping manage supplies monitoring and ordering of laboratory equipment/supplies to ensure sufficient quantities of complete, unexpired stock is available as required and equipment is maintained and working effectively e.g. sample kits, centrifuge.
  • Perform equipment maintenance/validation activities.
  • Set up and ensure rooms that are used for laboratory activities are suitable for purpose,and liaise with site management regarding any issues that may arise.
  • Ensure suitable PPE is available and used appropriately when working in the laboratory.
  • Ensure laboratory areas used for research activities are kept and left clean and tidy.
  • Take and record actions to address or escalate laboratory issues that may impact on the delivery of the activity /clinic and result in potential protocol deviations.
  • Act as an autonomous practitioner, taking responsibility for laboratory decisions where you are competent to do so and seek advice where this is unclear.
• Administrative and clinic booking activities to support the Research team
  • Communicate by telephone, email and face to face with potential participants to provide information on trials.
  • Respond to enquiries and issues from participants, sponsors and other agencies, and escalate to Research team members as appropriate.
  • Undertake Pre-screening activities and document using templates
  • Book appointments and send reminders to maximise attendance
  • Assist with stock management and maintenance of supplies, keeping storage areas tidy.
  • Take responsibility for administrative tasks in preparation for clinics e.g. creation of participant take home kits, participant document binders.
  • Undertake data entry, photocopying/scanning/printing and filing documents/records and other clerical tasks.
  • Provide administrative support to Research Team members including organising meetings, distributing papers, producing newsletters and taking minutes.
• Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Adhere to all relevant local policies and standard operating procedures for research studies taking place at Windrush Medical Practice and other sites that may be working collaboratively with the practice.
  • Attend Research and Practice Teams, Sponsor training events and other relevant meetings which are deemed essential to the satisfactory delivery of your role – as agreed with the Laboratory Coordinator.
  • Support the Laboratory Coordinator, Clinical Trials Assistant and Research Manager in the review of laboratory activities within Windrush Medical Practice and other sites that may be working collaboratively with the practice.

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others’ health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of people’s rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of participants, patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment.

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team’s performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet participant/patients’ needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources
• Maintain and evidence up to date Statutory and Mandatory training

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with participants, patients and carers
• Communicate effectively with the research, administrative and clinical teams
• Recognise people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
• Report any problems encountered to the relevant person

Person specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to work efficiently in a changing, fast-paced healthcare environment

Skills

Essential

• Manual dexterity/good fine motor skills indicating ability to have/develop good practical laboratory skills e.g. pipetting
• Flexibility to agree working schedule to support trial and practice needs
• Attention to detail including ability to follow instructions

Desirable

• Demonstration of good practical laboratory skills

Knowledge

Desirable

• IT skills, e.g. Microsoft Office, EMIS Clinical system, data entry software

Qualifications

Desirable

• Laboratory skills qualifications

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting

Training and Development

Essential

• Commitment to ongoing training including ICH-GCP and trial-specific learning