At Elizabeth Courtauld Surgery, we believe in providing excellent patient care while fostering a supportive and engaging environment for our team members. We are a semi-rural GMS practice dedicated to serving our 17,000 diverse patient population. We opened our branch surgery, Halstead Heights Clinic, on the Halstead Hospital site in mid-April 2026.
Our experienced multi-disciplinary clinical team includes 5 GP partners, 2 salaried GPs, 2 nurse practitioners, 2 paramedics, 5 practice nurses, 4 healthcare assistants, phlebotomist, a clinical pharmacist, and a large highly committed administrative staff fostering a truly collaborative approach to patient care. We also have a wide range of additional services and support, available through our wider NHS community and primary care network, including social prescribers, MSK practitioner, young persons' mental health practitioner, and cancer care coordinators, as well as 2 additional paramedics and pharmacists.
Halstead is a historic market town within Essex situated on the River Colne, which runs through its centre. It is home to a robust network of businesses supported by wider organisations, such as the Halstead & District Chamber of Trade & Commerce, which promote independent shops, pubs, restaurants, and other services. It is situated between between Chelmsford (19 miles) and Colchester (14 miles) with good transportation and road links.
We operate from a modern purpose-built premises and leverage SystmOne and AccuRx to enhance efficiency and patient experience. We are also proud to be an established teaching practice for both Chelmsford and Colchester training programmes, offering opportunities for mentorship and development.
- The practice has achieved a ‘Good’ CQC rating.
- We have a Gold Pride in Practice award and all staff receive training in material from the LGBT Foundation.
- We are a Veteran-friendly practice with a named veteran lead.
- We are signed up to Safer Surgeries and the World Health Organisation.
- We are committed to the well-being of our staff.
What we offer you:
- Competitive salary & benefits: We offer a competitive salary reflective of experience and the market, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes NHS pension contributions, paid sick leave, six weeks’ annual leave entitlement, free car parking, and study leave (prorated based on sessions worked), according to the British Medical Association (BMA)’s model contract.
- Focus on patient care: As a salaried GP, your primary focus will be on delivering high-quality clinical care, minimising the administrative and managerial burdens often associated with practice partnership.
- Professional development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth. You’ll have opportunities to develop special interests and pursue further training for development within the salaried GP role.
- Supportive team environment: Join a friendly and welcoming team where you can build strong relationships with colleagues and benefit from a culture of shared knowledge and mutual support.
- Innovation & efficiency: You will be an active part of helping us review and achieve improvements to workflow management processes that streamline tasks and enhance patient care.
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