Trent Meadows Medical Practice

GP Long Term Locum - Maternity Cover

The closing date is 05 September 2025

Job summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated GP to join a supportive and dynamic environment for a fixed-term period. You will be part of a collaborative team that values continuity of care and professional development.

Main duties of the job

Provide high-quality primary care services across a range of clinical needs
Manage a mix of face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations
Support the ongoing management of chronic disease, health promotion, and preventative care
Participate in clinical meetings, audits, and multidisciplinary team discussions

About us

About Us

We are a friendly, patient-focused, and well-established GP practice located in the heart of Burton On Trent, seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated General Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team on a long-term maternity cover basis. Our practice is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to a diverse patient population.

Practice Details:

We are currently serving over two sites both situated in areas of new expanding housing developments, attractive leisure facilities and schooling.Locations: Trent Meadows Medical Practice, Burton on Trent, DE14 3EYBranch Site: Stretton Medical Practice, Stretton, Burton on Trent

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,000 to £40,000 a year Session rate of £9000 - £10,000 per session per year

Contract

Locum

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2255-25-0002

Job locations

Branston Primary Care Centre

Main Street, Branston

Burton on Trent

Staffordshire

DE14 3EY

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d. Effective management of long-term conditions

e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

h. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

m. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

p. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

q. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

r. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

s. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement