The Queensway Surgery

GP Maternity Cover (6 Month Fixed Term)

The closing date is 16 January 2026

Job summary

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic GP to provide maternity cover on a fixed term basis for six months. The successful candidate will join our clinical team and deliver high standards of primary care, supporting continuity and quality of service throughout the period of cover.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide general medical services to registered and temporary patients in line with NHS standards and practice protocols.
  • Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations, with a focus on patient safety, clinical effectiveness, and patient experience.
  • Manage a varied clinical caseload including chronic disease management, acute illness, preventive care, and minor injuries.
  • Complete clinical administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescriptions, results review and correspondence.
  • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with practice policy and professional standards.
  • Participate in duty doctor sessions, triage as required and contribute to practice meetings where relevant.

About us

Queensway Surgery is a friendly, patientcentred GP practice serving a diverse population of approximately 22,000 patients. We are committed to delivering highquality, evidencebased care and fostering a supportive working environment. Our multidisciplinary team includes 5 GP partners, experienced salaried GPs, nurses, pharmacists, other health professionals and administrative staff who work collaboratively to deliver excellent patient outcomes.

Details

Date posted

31 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1421-25-0002

Job locations

75 Queensway

Southend-on-sea

Essex

SS1 2AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic GP to provide maternity cover on a fixed term basis for sixmonths. The successful candidate will join our clinical team and deliver high standards of primary care, supporting continuity and quality of service throughout the period of cover.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic GP to provide maternity cover on a fixed term basis for sixmonths. The successful candidate will join our clinical team and deliver high standards of primary care, supporting continuity and quality of service throughout the period of cover.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise and inclusion on the NHS GP Performers List.

Desirable

  • Experience with SystemOne.
  • Interest in quality improvement and patient centred care.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in primary care.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise and inclusion on the NHS GP Performers List.

Desirable

  • Experience with SystemOne.
  • Interest in quality improvement and patient centred care.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in primary care.

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

The Queensway Surgery

Address

75 Queensway

Southend-on-sea

Essex

SS1 2AB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Queensway Surgery

Address

75 Queensway

Southend-on-sea

Essex

SS1 2AB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Sinead Molloy-Walsh

sinead.molloy-walsh@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

31 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1421-25-0002

Job locations

75 Queensway

Southend-on-sea

Essex

SS1 2AB


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