Salaried GP fixed term maternity cover

Job summary

Salaried GP required to cover maternity leave. Fixed term 12 months.

Start date: asap. Ideally from 10.6.2026.

6 sessions per week over Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Requirement to be part of the oncall rota on Thursdays, alternating between morning and afternoon sessions providing cover 8am till 1pm or 1pm till 6.30 pm with a normal surgery set up during these hours.

To include a maximum of x2 home visits per day when not on call.

Main duties of the job

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations and emergencies, telephone consultations and queries, triaging, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, patient test results, patient medical reports and examinations (e.g. Insurance Companies) on behalf of the Practice, referral letters NHS/private, paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner;

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation;

Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards;

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible);

Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines.

In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

About us

Join a well-established, supportive GP practice in the heart of Perry Barr. Tower Hill Partnership Medical Practice is a busy 5 Partner NHS practice at 433 Walsall Road, Birmingham B42 1BT, serving a patient population of around 18,000. The practice offers a broad range of services, including diagnostic and screening procedures, family planning, maternity and midwifery services, treatment of disease/disorder/injury, and minor surgical procedures.

We are a 5-partner training practice with additional salaried GPs and visiting trainees, creating a dynamic environment with opportunities for learning, development, and collaborative working.

The practice provides extended access appointments, with weekday opening up to 8pm on selected days, helping us deliver flexible, patient-centred care.

• Established, high-volume practice with a diverse patient base
• Strong emphasis on teamwork and training
• Wide range of clinical services and varied work
• Extended-hours service, supporting modern access to care
• Convenient Birmingham location in Perry Barr

Job responsibilities

Main purpose of the role.To support the five GP partners, to manage a busy and interesting clinical caseload. The appointee will also have the opportunity to take part in leading on key disease areas, monitoring trends in treatment, staff training and prescribing, assisting assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a diverse, patient list, practice based commissioning, patient participation and health promotion. This is a GMS Practice.

Clinical responsibilities.

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations and emergencies, telephone consultations and queries, triaging, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, patient test results, patient medical reports and examinations e.g. Insurance Companies on behalf of the Practice, referral letters NHS/private, paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner;

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation;

Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards;

Collecting data for audit purposes.

Out-of-hours OOH as agreed by the partnership.

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible;

Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines.

In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other responsibilities with the Practice.

Teaching and training of doctors and nurses.

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies and guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, annual QOF Assessment of the Practice.

A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.

Keep a portfolio.

Contributing to evaluation and audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.

Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records.

Attending training, Practice Meetings and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Meet all tight timescales/deadlines for audits and written returns to ensure that the Practice meets quality standards and receives the designated funding e.g. Quarterly Enhanced Services returns, annual QOF audit etc.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Chronic disease management
• Primary prevention and screening services
• Clinical Governance
• Delivery of QoF targets
• Self audit and reflection
• Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
• Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Experience of working with EMIS Web
• Adaptability to change
• Service Development

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
• Annual appraisal and revalidation when appropriate
• General practice Vocational Training Scheme trained
• On a PCT medical performers list
• Enhanced CRB check
• UK driving licence
• Current CPR certificate
• UK work permit if required
• Medical defence union cover

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development
• MRCGP
• Experience of teaching undergraduate students
• Palliative care