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Brinsworth and Whiston Medical Centre

Salaried General Practitioner (12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover)

The closing date is 18 January 2026

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Job summary

Brinsworth & Whiston Medical Centre are seeking a motivated and compassionate Salaried General Practitioner to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, commencing at the end of February 2026. The role is ideally suited to a GP looking to undertake 5 clinical sessions per week.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, collaborative practice that is committed to delivering high-quality care to our local community.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide high-quality, patient-centred care through a mix of face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations

  • Take part in weekly on-call rota, providing same-day assessment and support for urgent patient needs

  • Manage both acute and chronic long-term conditions

  • Participate in the practice triage system on a rota basis

  • Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team and PCN colleagues to ensure continuity and quality of care

  • Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely clinical documentation in line with practice and regulatory standards

  • Debrief and support GP trainees, contributing to their ongoing education and development

  • Participate in clinical meetings, MDTs, and case discussions as required

  • Contribute to medicines management, repeat prescription reviews, and safe prescribing practices

  • Engage in safeguarding processes for both adults and children, following local and national protocols

  • Support practice initiatives aimed at improving access, patient outcomes, and population health

  • Contribute to the ongoing development of practice policies, protocols, and clinical pathways

  • Undertake home visits

  • Participate in audit, significant event analysis, and quality improvement activities

  • Adhere to professional, ethical, and governance standards expected of a GMC-registered GP

About us

Brinsworth and Whiston Medical Centre is a well-established, three-partner PMS (Personal Medical Services) training practice that has proudly served the local community for over 50 years. We provide high-quality, patient-focused care supported by a dedicated team of salaried GPs, Physician Associates, nurses and administrative staff.

We are an 10000 plus patient practice, High QOF achievers, Supportive and collaborative working environment, Excellent nursing, management, and administrative support, Active in the teaching and supervision of: Undergraduate medical students, Physician Associate trainees Pre-registration pharmacists.

Clinical system: System One

Details

Date posted

26 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3818-25-0006

Job locations

171/173 Bawtry Road

Brinsworth

Rotherham

S60 5ND


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for delivering medical services to the practice population and providing an excellent standard of clinical care in line with the requirements of the GMS contract.

In addition, the post holder will adhere to GMC standards for Good Medical Practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice and demonstrating leadership by example. They will foster positive, collaborative working relationships with the wider multidisciplinary team to support high-quality, patient-centred care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for delivering medical services to the practice population and providing an excellent standard of clinical care in line with the requirements of the GMS contract.

In addition, the post holder will adhere to GMC standards for Good Medical Practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice and demonstrating leadership by example. They will foster positive, collaborative working relationships with the wider multidisciplinary team to support high-quality, patient-centred care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • System One user skills
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated, forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations

Desirable

  • Some post-qualification experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP
  • MRCGP
  • Full Registration with the GMC

Desirable

  • Enthusiastic about GP training and support current trainers and Registrars
  • High level of IT skills
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • System One user skills
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated, forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations

Desirable

  • Some post-qualification experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP
  • MRCGP
  • Full Registration with the GMC

Desirable

  • Enthusiastic about GP training and support current trainers and Registrars
  • High level of IT skills

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

Brinsworth and Whiston Medical Centre

Address

171/173 Bawtry Road

Brinsworth

Rotherham

S60 5ND


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Brinsworth and Whiston Medical Centre

Address

171/173 Bawtry Road

Brinsworth

Rotherham

S60 5ND


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Farah Bano

farah.bano@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

26 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3818-25-0006

Job locations

171/173 Bawtry Road

Brinsworth

Rotherham

S60 5ND


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