Park Medical Practice

GP Maternity Locum Cover

The closing date is 27 March 2026

Job summary

MATERNITY LOCUM

3-4 sessions for 6 + months. Early May 2026 Start

Park Medical Practice, Timperley, Cheshire WA15 7XR

Park Medical Practice are looking for a highly motivated, forward thinking and committed salaried GP to cover 3-4 sessions per week Maternity cover for at least 6 months.

8,000 patient practice list size.

Our well established team includes 2 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurse, HCA, Paramedic, First Contact Physios, Pharmacists and Social Prescribers.

Main duties of the job

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including clinical patient triage, surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries,visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, referrals and correspondence in a timely manner.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and un-diagnosed problems. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.

In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols,developing care plans for health. Providing counselling and health education.

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions

Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate. In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care..

About us

Our well established team includes 2 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurse, HCA, Paramedic, First Contact Physios, Pharmacists and Social Prescribers.

  • New purpose-built premises
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate Training practice
  • Consistently high achieving QOF
  • CQC rating Good.
  • Stable and friendly practice team
  • EMIS web
  • Accurx triage
  • Duty Doctor Rota
  • Weekly team meetings and CPD.
  • Support for professional development.

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1100-26-0000

Job locations

Park Medical Practice

405 Stockport Road

Timperley

Altrincham

Cheshire

WA15 7XR


Job description

Job responsibilities

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including clinical patient triage, surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries,visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, referrals and correspondence in a timely manner.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and un-diagnosed problems. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.

In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols,developing care plans for health. Providing counselling and health education.

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions

Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate. In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care..

Job description

Job responsibilities

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including clinical patient triage, surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries,visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, referrals and correspondence in a timely manner.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and un-diagnosed problems. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.

In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols,developing care plans for health. Providing counselling and health education.

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions

Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate. In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care..

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration with a licence to practise Inclusion on the NHS performers list Ability to work confidently within a total triage model Competence in reviewing and actioning laboratory results Strong clinical judgement and commitment to patient-centered care Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills

Desirable

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration with a licence to practise Inclusion on the NHS performers list Ability to work confidently within a total triage model Competence in reviewing and actioning laboratory results Strong clinical judgement and commitment to patient-centered care Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills

Desirable

  • .

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

Park Medical Practice

Address

Park Medical Practice

405 Stockport Road

Timperley

Altrincham

Cheshire

WA15 7XR


Employer's website

https://www.parkmedicaltimperley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Park Medical Practice

Address

Park Medical Practice

405 Stockport Road

Timperley

Altrincham

Cheshire

WA15 7XR


Employer's website

https://www.parkmedicaltimperley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Kayleigh Hurley

kayleigh.hurley@nhs.net

01619733485

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1100-26-0000

Job locations

Park Medical Practice

405 Stockport Road

Timperley

Altrincham

Cheshire

WA15 7XR


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