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WESTCROFT HEALTH CENTRE

General Practitioner (Maternity Cover)

The closing date is 04 March 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner to join our healthcare team on a fixed term contract covering maternity leave.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients ensuring high standards of patient safety and well-being.

Main duties of the job

  • Conduct thorough patient consultations to assess health conditions and medical histories (face-to-face, including home visits and telephone)
  • Diagnose a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses using clinical expertise and diagnostic tools
  • Prescribe medications and administer treatments in accordance with current guidelines
  • Develop personalised care plans, including referrals to specialists when necessary
  • Participate in practice meetings, clinical audits, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Contribute to prescribing safety, referral management, and QOF achievement
  • Educate patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and management strategies
  • Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in compliance with organisational standards on SystmOne

About us

Westcroft Health Centre hosts a wonderful team of 6 doctors and 3 Nurse Practitioners on a part- Time or Full- Time basis.

We are a very friendly and supportive training practice.We believe it is very important to achieve a good work life balance, and to maintain a good feeling of job satisfaction. Unfortunately, this has become a worsening challenge in the current climate across the NHS, so to address this, we actively look into ensuring that our team is not over-burdened by these pressures and that your hard work is appreciated.

We believe strongly in team support, and as such all staff both clinical and non-clinical are very approachable.

Details

Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience From £66,000.00 per year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0564-26-0000

Job locations

1 Savill Lane

Westcroft

Milton Keynes

MK4 4EN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Maternity Cover - STARTING 1ST APRIL 2026 - 12 months

Hours - 6 sessions per week

Salary - to be discussed

Job OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner to join our healthcare team on a fixed term contract covering maternity leave.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients ensuring high standards of patient safety and well-being.

Duties

  • Conduct thorough patient consultations to assess health conditions and medical histories (face-to-face, including home visits and telephone)
  • Diagnose a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses using clinical expertise and diagnostic tools
  • Prescribe medications and administer treatments in accordance with current guidelines
  • Develop personalised care plans, including referrals to specialists when necessary
  • Participate in practice meetings, clinical audits, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Contribute to prescribing safety, referral management, and QOF achievement
  • Educate patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and management strategies
  • Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in compliance with organisational standards on SystmOne

Job description

Job responsibilities

Maternity Cover - STARTING 1ST APRIL 2026 - 12 months

Hours - 6 sessions per week

Salary - to be discussed

Job OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner to join our healthcare team on a fixed term contract covering maternity leave.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients ensuring high standards of patient safety and well-being.

Duties

  • Conduct thorough patient consultations to assess health conditions and medical histories (face-to-face, including home visits and telephone)
  • Diagnose a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses using clinical expertise and diagnostic tools
  • Prescribe medications and administer treatments in accordance with current guidelines
  • Develop personalised care plans, including referrals to specialists when necessary
  • Participate in practice meetings, clinical audits, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Contribute to prescribing safety, referral management, and QOF achievement
  • Educate patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and management strategies
  • Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in compliance with organisational standards on SystmOne

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List (or eligible)

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience as a General Practitioner or similar role within a clinical setting
  • Experience with patient care across diverse populations
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List (or eligible)

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience as a General Practitioner or similar role within a clinical setting
  • Experience with patient care across diverse populations
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

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

WESTCROFT HEALTH CENTRE

Address

1 Savill Lane

Westcroft

Milton Keynes

MK4 4EN


Employer's website

https://www.westcrofthealthcentre.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

WESTCROFT HEALTH CENTRE

Address

1 Savill Lane

Westcroft

Milton Keynes

MK4 4EN


Employer's website

https://www.westcrofthealthcentre.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Administrator/HR

Olivia Jordan

olivia.jordan2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience From £66,000.00 per year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0564-26-0000

Job locations

1 Savill Lane

Westcroft

Milton Keynes

MK4 4EN


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