WEST ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE

GP - Maternity cover

The closing date is 01 April 2026

Job summary

We are looking for maternity cover for 12 months from June 2026. 3 -4 sessions per week. Monday all day and one other day.

We can offer this cover as a fixed term salaried position at £11,400 per session. This would offer the candidate the opportunity to join our supportive team and benefit from daily MDTs and a wide skill mix in our team.

We would consider offering locum cover if the rate required reflected the long term nature of the position. Locum cover would include admin and on call work.

Main duties of the job

This is a GP role. The GP will be required to cover pre bookable appointments (15 minutes) on call and home visit days.

About us

For further information contact the Practice Manager (west.road@nhs.net), telephone 0191 282 2890. Visit our website www.westroadmedicalcentre.co.uk for further information. We might approach applicants for interview before the closing date depending on how many applications we receive, so we would strongly encourage you to apply sooner rather than later.

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0561-26-0001

Job locations

170 West Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE4 9QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a GP role which will encompass all the varied elements of a standard GP job. Please see above for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a GP role which will encompass all the varied elements of a standard GP job. Please see above for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registered
  • Evidence of performers list
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registered
  • Evidence of performers list

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

WEST ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE

Address

170 West Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE4 9QB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

WEST ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE

Address

170 West Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE4 9QB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

west.road@nhs.net

01912822890

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0561-26-0001

Job locations

170 West Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE4 9QB


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