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Firth Park Surgery

12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover

The closing date is 31 August 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate General Practitioner to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, starting at the end of September 2025. The position is ideally suited to someone looking for 6 clinical sessions per week, though there is flexibility for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, well-supported environment with a focus on delivering excellent care to our local community.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide high-quality, patient-centred care through a mix of face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations

  • Manage both acute presentations and long-term conditions

  • Participate in the practice triage systemon a rota basis

  • Support QOF, local IIF targets, and other clinical improvement initiatives

  • Work closely with the wider clinical team and PCN colleagues to ensure continuity of care

  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

  • Debrief Trainees

About us

Firth Park Surgery is a well-established, forward-thinking GP practice located in the heart of Sheffield. We are proud to serve a diverse and vibrant community with a strong emphasis on high-quality, patient-centred care. As part of a supportive Primary Care Network, our team includes GPs, ANPs, clinical pharmacy Technitions, practice nurses, and experienced administrative staff.

We operate on EMIS Web and are committed to promoting staff wellbeing, continuous learning, and a positive team culture.

Details

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0358-25-0007

Job locations

400 Firth Park Road

Firth Park

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S5 6HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.

Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Person SpecificationEligibilityEssential
  • Full GMC registration
  • National Performers List registration
  • Appropriate indemnity MPS
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Essential
  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of continued professional development
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit
  • General understanding of the GMS contract

Desirable
  • Experience of medicines management
  • Experience of ICB initiatives
QualificationsEssential
  • Qualified GP
  • MRCGP
  • Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
  • General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • EMIS user skills
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
  • Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
  • Experience with clinical risk management
  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated, forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.

Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Person SpecificationEligibilityEssential
  • Full GMC registration
  • National Performers List registration
  • Appropriate indemnity MPS
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Essential
  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of continued professional development
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit
  • General understanding of the GMS contract

Desirable
  • Experience of medicines management
  • Experience of ICB initiatives
QualificationsEssential
  • Qualified GP
  • MRCGP
  • Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
  • General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • EMIS user skills
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
  • Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
  • Experience with clinical risk management
  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated, forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Person Specification
  • Essential:
  • GMC registration and on the GP Register
  • Inclusion on the NHS National Performers List
  • Excellent clinical judgement and communication skills
  • Collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams
  • Commitment to safe, effective, and compassionate care

Desirable

  • Desirable:
  • Experience using EMIS Web
  • Interest in teaching, mentoring, or quality improvement
  • Familiarity with urban, diverse population health needs

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration and on the GP Register
  • Inclusion on the NHS National Performers List
  • MRCGP or equivalent

Desirable

  • Experience using EMIS Web
  • Interest in teaching, mentoring, or quality improvement
  • Familiarity with urban, diverse population health needs
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Person Specification
  • Essential:
  • GMC registration and on the GP Register
  • Inclusion on the NHS National Performers List
  • Excellent clinical judgement and communication skills
  • Collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams
  • Commitment to safe, effective, and compassionate care

Desirable

  • Desirable:
  • Experience using EMIS Web
  • Interest in teaching, mentoring, or quality improvement
  • Familiarity with urban, diverse population health needs

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration and on the GP Register
  • Inclusion on the NHS National Performers List
  • MRCGP or equivalent

Desirable

  • Experience using EMIS Web
  • Interest in teaching, mentoring, or quality improvement
  • Familiarity with urban, diverse population health needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Firth Park Surgery

Address

400 Firth Park Road

Firth Park

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S5 6HH


Employer's website

https://www.firthparksurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Firth Park Surgery

Address

400 Firth Park Road

Firth Park

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S5 6HH


Employer's website

https://www.firthparksurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Practice Manager

Cheryl Loughlin

cheryl.loughlin@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0358-25-0007

Job locations

400 Firth Park Road

Firth Park

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S5 6HH


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