Birchwood Medical Practice

MATERNITY LOCUM GP FIXED TERM 12 MTHS

The closing date is 01 February 2026

Job summary

£12-14K/ SESSION - 12 MONTH FIXED TERM MATERNITY LOCUM BRISTOL GP JOB Join Our Supportive, Forward-Thinking Team at Birchwood Medical Practice!

4/5 SESSION/WEEK - MON/THURS PLUS TUES 1 SESSION IF 5 SESSIONS PREFERRED.

Why youll love working here:

  • Low admin 68 docs/day (coded & workflowed via Anima)
  • GP request follow up appointments
  • 15 min appointments with prebookable double slots
  • 14 AM and 12 PM appointments - no overbooking!
  • Protected daily break time - we all go for a cuppa
  • Prescribing Hub safety & compliance focus
  • Digital solutions to support efficiency and relive admin burdens (Heidi, Accurx and HealthTec1)
  • Team wellbeing & collaboration at our core
  • Buddy admin time built in
  • Teaching & Training Practice
  • On-call support from ACP / ANP
  • Supported by Pharmacists, Paramedics, Physios, Mental Health Practitioners & Social Prescribers
  • Greener Practice | Veteran Friendly | Parkrun Practice

Benefits & Perks:

  • 6 weeks A/L + 1 week Study Leave (pro rata)
  • Enhanced Indemnity + NHS Pension
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Regular socials

Main duties of the job

Were looking for a Salaried GP who is passionate about delivering outstanding, evidence-based care and making a real difference to our patients and practice. Youll work autonomously within a supportive environment, maintaining the highest clinical standards under the GMS Contract and GMC guidance. As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, youll contribute to the wider life of the practicebuilding strong relationships, sharing ideas, and helping foster a positive, collaborative culture where everyone can thrive.

About us

We are a friendly, forward-thinking training practice with a strong, supportive team culture. Our diverse multidisciplinary team includes partners, salaried GPs, nurses, HCAs, urgent care practitioners, an experienced pharmacy team, care coordinators, and a dedicated management teamensuring clinicians feel well supported and able to focus on patient care.

We embrace innovation and technology to streamline workloads and enhance care, with regular clinical meetings that encourage collaboration and shared learning. As an active member of a successful PCN, we benefit from shared resources and a commitment to continuous improvement. With robust systems and a strong QOF track record, we are proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a positive, inclusive environment.

Details

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12,000 to £14,000 a session DOE

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0389-26-0000

Job locations

Brooklea Health Centre

Wick Road

Brislington

BS4 4HU


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will provide high-quality, compassionate, patient-centred care within a supportive and well-organised practice that values sustainable workloads and worklife balance. Working autonomously within the GMS Contract and clinical guidance, you will prescribe safely and effectively, manage long-term conditions, and maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records. You will contribute fairly to the clinical workload, including the duty doctor rota, and be supported to engage in quality improvement, QOF, teaching, and professional development as part of a collaborative, friendly multidisciplinary team that prioritises both excellent patient care and clinician wellbeing.

High-quality, compassionate care in a practice designed to support you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will provide high-quality, compassionate, patient-centred care within a supportive and well-organised practice that values sustainable workloads and worklife balance. Working autonomously within the GMS Contract and clinical guidance, you will prescribe safely and effectively, manage long-term conditions, and maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records. You will contribute fairly to the clinical workload, including the duty doctor rota, and be supported to engage in quality improvement, QOF, teaching, and professional development as part of a collaborative, friendly multidisciplinary team that prioritises both excellent patient care and clinician wellbeing.

High-quality, compassionate care in a practice designed to support you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Must be included in NHS England list of medical practitioners as per section 91 of the NHS Act 2006
  • Hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) on the General Practitioner Register
  • Not prohibited from providing services due to regulation breaches (e.g., NHS Performers Lists Regulations)

Desirable

  • Interest in Menopause, ADHD, Transgender desirable but not essential

Experience

Essential

  • Strong clinical skills and effective time management and the willingness to be involved in the development of others
  • Excellent interpersonal personal skills with evidence of effective teamwork
  • Proficient in using electronic health records and embracing new technologies.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Must be included in NHS England list of medical practitioners as per section 91 of the NHS Act 2006
  • Hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) on the General Practitioner Register
  • Not prohibited from providing services due to regulation breaches (e.g., NHS Performers Lists Regulations)

Desirable

  • Interest in Menopause, ADHD, Transgender desirable but not essential

Experience

Essential

  • Strong clinical skills and effective time management and the willingness to be involved in the development of others
  • Excellent interpersonal personal skills with evidence of effective teamwork
  • Proficient in using electronic health records and embracing new technologies.

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

Birchwood Medical Practice

Address

Brooklea Health Centre

Wick Road

Brislington

BS4 4HU


Employer's website

http://www.birchwoodbristol.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Birchwood Medical Practice

Address

Brooklea Health Centre

Wick Road

Brislington

BS4 4HU


Employer's website

http://www.birchwoodbristol.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Debra Spencer

debra.spencer2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12,000 to £14,000 a session DOE

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0389-26-0000

Job locations

Brooklea Health Centre

Wick Road

Brislington

BS4 4HU


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