Burwell Surgery

GP Locum

The closing date is 07 November 2025

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a fixed term salaried GP for maternity leave to cover 6 sessions per week (Ideally Monday, Wednesday and Friday).

Main duties of the job

  • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high-quality care.
  • Delivery of care in line with NICE guidelines and evidence-based care.
  • Triage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate.

About us

Burwell Surgery is a well-regarded dispensing and training village practice. Situated within easy reach of Cambridge and the A14. Burwell has plenty of facilities to serve the local residents and has a real sense of community. The premises offer plenty of on-site parking for staff.

At Burwell Surgery we pride ourselves in being a happy and friendly place to work, with plenty of support. A GMS practice with 9,600 patients. We receive excellent Patient Survey results and have a high QOF achievement. A member of Cambridge GP Federation, Cambridge and Peterborough ICB and South Ely PCN.

We are a SystmOne practice with an excellent Admin and Nursing Team, Advanced Paramedic Practitioner, First Contact Physiotherapist, Clinical Pharmacist, Social prescriber and Health Coaches. We are a Research active practice and as a Training practice we offer a range of training for both Medical Students and GP Registrars.

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0829-25-0000

Job locations

Newmarket Road

Burwell

Cambridge

CB25 0AE


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice premises or own home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency.
  • Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.
  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.
  • Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
  • Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers/relatives are involved.
  • Take responsibility for continuity of care for registered patients as appropriate.
  • Manage and record consultations via practice software systems eg. SystmOne and AskmyGP

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice premises or own home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency.
  • Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.
  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.
  • Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
  • Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers/relatives are involved.
  • Take responsibility for continuity of care for registered patients as appropriate.
  • Manage and record consultations via practice software systems eg. SystmOne and AskmyGP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully qualified GP on performers list
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully qualified GP on 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

Burwell Surgery

Address

Newmarket Road

Burwell

Cambridge

CB25 0AE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Burwell Surgery

Address

Newmarket Road

Burwell

Cambridge

CB25 0AE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Deborah Everitt

deborah.everitt1@nhs.net

01638741234

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0829-25-0000

Job locations

Newmarket Road

Burwell

Cambridge

CB25 0AE


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