Maternity Cover GP

Job summary

We are currently seeking a GP to join our dynamic and patient-centred team. As a GP at Whittington Moor Surgery, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services to our patient population.

We are looking for GP to cover maternity leave. To start late July, early August 2026 for 3 months. Working 6 sessions over a Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

We are committed to our Vision Statement

It is our aim to create a place where we provide the best care possible for our patients within the constraints of the NHS; where we are supported, have time to reflect and allow ideas to flourish and be realised.

All of these will enhance the experience of our patients, staff, colleagues and local community. It is our aspiration that all staff will know that they are valued, and their work contributes to providing the highest quality of care possible.

We aim to manage the practice in a financially responsible manner.

Main duties of the job

1. Key duties - to provide our NHS GP contract, some duties include;

2. Primary Care Provision: Provide primary medical care to patients of all ages, including diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care.

3. Patient Consultations: Conduct thorough and empathetic consultations to understand and address patients' medical concerns, collaborating with other healthcare professionals when necessary.

4. Chronic Disease Management: Manage and monitor patients with chronic conditions, developing and implementing personalised care plans to optimise health outcomes.

5. Health Promotion and Education: Advocate for preventive healthcare measures and provide patient education on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and managing medical conditions.

6. Collaborative Approach: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, specialists, and support staff, to ensure coordinated and integrated patient care.

7. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records, ensuring compliance with confidentiality and privacy regulations.

8. Emergency Response: Respond effectively when urgent patient care is required, providing initial assessment, stabilisation, and coordination of further care.

9. Professional Development: Stay abreast of medical advancements and participate in continuing education activities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills

About us

About us:

8500 patient, urban practice but we have the Peak District on our doorstep.

5 Partners (4 GP and 1 Managing Partner) and 4 salaries GP.

Part time working is encouraged and supported.

Strong Commitment to equitable working arrangements.

Long established training practice (GP registrars, F2s and medical students).

CQC 'Outstanding' February 2024 ) which we are extremely proud of.

Friendly and supportive team. The doctors meet before surgery and for mid-morning coffee each day.

On site pharmacist and social prescriber.

Licence for tier 2 sponsorship.