Juliette Norton – Greensand Surgery Kent

GP Recruitment in Kent – How Prospect Health Has Supported Greensand Surgery

Finding the right GPs for your practice isn’t just about qualifications and experience. It’s also about finding individuals who fit your team, understand your patients’ needs and complement the way your practice operates.

For Juliette Norton, Practice Manager at Greensand Surgery in Kent, building a strong working relationship with David Thorburn at Prospect Health has helped her successfully recruit four GPs for the practice.

Over the past couple of years, David has developed a deeper understanding of Greensand Surgery, its working environment and the qualities Juliette looks for in prospective GPs.

Understanding the Recruitment Needs of Greensand Surgery

Greensand Surgery is a large GP practice in Kent, caring for approximately 27,000 patients across three sites.

Recruiting the right GPs is particularly important for Juliette, who recognises that every practice operates differently and that finding candidates who are the right fit is essential.

Through regular conversations with David, Juliette has been able to discuss the practice’s changing recruitment requirements, the type of GPs they need and the qualities that will help new team members settle in successfully.

As their working relationship has developed, David has gained a stronger understanding of the practice, enabling him to identify and introduce candidates who more closely match its specific needs.

Finding GPs Who Are the Right Fit

When asked what she values most about working with David and Prospect Health, Juliette highlighted his growing understanding of the practice and the importance of finding GPs who fit into its team and working environment.

“I think that David truly understands the type of person that will fit with our practice.”

Juliette explained that Greensand Surgery has its own distinct way of working, making it particularly important to find GPs whose personalities, approach and professional expectations align with the practice.

For Juliette, successful GP recruitment goes beyond clinical qualifications. How an individual works with colleagues, manages their responsibilities and integrates into the wider team is equally important.

This is where David’s ongoing relationship with the practice has made a difference, helping him truly understand what Juliette is looking for when a vacancy arises.

Four GP Appointments and an Ongoing Recruitment Partnership

Having worked with David to recruit four GPs, Juliette has seen the benefits of developing an ongoing relationship with a dedicated recruitment consultant.

She spoke particularly positively about how the practice’s GP recruits have settled into their roles and become part of the team.

When asked whether she would work with David and Prospect Health again to fill future vacancies, Juliette confirmed that she absolutely would.

She also confirmed that she would recommend Prospect Health to other GP practices looking for recruitment support.