Salaried GP Maternity Leave Cover (6 Sessions per week) £11,685 per session per annum (Minimum 9 month contract)
We are seeking a motivated and caring Salaried GP to join our friendly, well‑supported practice to provide maternity leave cover. The role is for 6 sessions per week with a minimum commitment of 9 months, with the possibility of a temporary extension.
We are a GMS practice based in the City of Worcester, a vibrant and historic area with great motorway access and excellent housing.
Our practice prides itself on modern, high‑quality care, patient continuity, and a supportive team culture.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary
The Salaried GP will provide high‑quality, patient‑centred medical care to the practice population. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post‑holder will manage a range of clinical conditions, contribute to practice targets and support the ongoing development of services. The role involves routine clinical duties, duty doctor sessions (as agreed), and contribution to practice governance.
About us
We recognise the increasing pressures faced by GPs and practice staff and aim to ensure a good work‑life balance and a sustainable working environment. We are expanding our clinical and support teams to lengthen consultation times and support an increasingly complex workload.
Our team currently comprises:
* Six GP Partners
* Eight Salaried GPs
* Two ANPs
* One Clinical Pharmacist
* Various support staff
The practice has a growing list size of 18,300+ patients.
Main premises purpose‑built in 2006 with superb, modern facilities in Worcester City; a dispensing branch surgery in the nearby rural village of Kempsey.
We use EMIS Web clinical software and are active in education and training of GP Registrars and Medical Students.
Job responsibilities
Job Description
Position: Salaried GP (Maternity Cover for at least 9 months)
Accountable to: Practice Manager and Partners
Sessions: 6 per week – Pay: £11,685 per session
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
* Provide consultations, diagnoses and treatments for a wide range of undifferentiated or undiagnosed problems.
* Deliver face‑to‑face, telephone and digital consultations.
* Undertake home visits when clinically necessary.
* Manage acute and chronic conditions per best practice and clinical guidelines.
* Prescribe and manage repeat prescriptions appropriately.
* Provide clinical care and follow‑up for patients with long‑term conditions.
* Support safe and effective management of urgent, on‑the‑day demand during duty doctor sessions.
* Interpret and act on test results, letters and clinical documentation.
* Maintain accurate, contemporaneous medical records.
Clinical Governance & Quality
* Contribute to QOF targets.
* Participate in audit, significant event reviews and clinical meetings.
* Adhere to practice policies, clinical guidelines and safeguarding procedures.
* Support CQC compliance and quality improvement initiatives.
Teamworking & Communication
* Collaborate with partners, salaried GPs, nurses, pharmacists, HCAs and administrative staff.
* Contribute to MDT meetings and clinical discussions.
* Provide advice and support to colleagues when required.
Education & Training
* Participate in CPD to meet GMC revalidation requirements.
* Engage in in‑house training sessions, appraisals and peer review.
* Support trainees or students if involved in a training practice.
Place of Work
Main place of work is Haresfield Surgery; occasional travel to the branch surgery in Kempsey may be required.
Health & Safety
* Adhere to infection control, health and safety and personal security systems.
* Identify and manage risks, keep work areas tidy and safe, and report hazards immediately.
* Initiate remedial or corrective action as needed.
* Maintain general standards of cleanliness in consultation and patient areas.
Confidentiality
* Respect patient confidentiality and act appropriately when handling sensitive information.
* Maintain strict confidentiality regarding patient, staff and practice information.
* Disclose information only to authorised persons in accordance with practice policy.
Equality and Diversity
* Act in accordance with equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues.
* Respect privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of all individuals.
* Maintain a welcoming, non‑judgmental environment.
Personal / Professional Development
* Participate in annual performance reviews and maintain a record of personal and professional development.
* Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance.
Quality
* Alert team members to quality and risk issues.
* Assess own performance and take accountability.
* Contribute to team effective improvement and performance enhancement.
* Work effectively with other agencies to meet patient needs.
* Manage own time, workload and resources efficiently.
Communication
* Communicate effectively with team members, patients and carers.
* Recognise and respond to alternative communication needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Fully trained GP.
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practice in General Practice.
* Good understanding of GMS contracting requirements and the QOF process.
Qualities and Attributes
* Flexible and open to innovation.
* Proven organisational skills.
* Ability to perform under pressure.
* Punctual and committed to the team effort.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Understanding of patient confidentiality importance.
* Self‑motivated and proactive.
* Clean driving licence for home visits.
Experience
* Ability to work with limited supervision.
* Proven record of accurate and comprehensive consultation records.
* PC skills in MS Word, MS Excel and Email.
* Adaptable to change and able to implement improvements.
* Flexible approach to practice needs and strong team player.
* Excellent communicator with passion for patient care.
* Experience leading audits or quality improvement initiatives.
Knowledge
* Excellent clinical assessment and consultation skills.
* Knowledge of CQC, infection control and safeguarding procedures.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous convictions.
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