Job summary
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post - direct candidates only.
We are a friendly, well-organised GP practice looking to
appoint a self-employed Locum GP to provide long-term maternity cover from
August 2026 to May 2027.
This is an excellent opportunity for a GP seeking
stability, flexibility, and a supportive working environment.
This opportunity would suit a GP at any stage of their
career, including newly qualified. You'll be supported by an experience and
collaborative team who value safe, high-quality care and clinician wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
- 5 sessions per week (days to be negotiated)
- Long-term locum maternity cover for 9 months
- Routine GP duties including telephone and face-to-face consultations for acute and routine appointments. All patients are triaged by a duty GP prior to booking, ensuring only appropriate and relevant cases are scheduled into your clinic.
- 15minute appointment slots, 12 per session
- Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions in line with GMC, and NICE guidance.
- Review test results, hospital correspondence, prescriptions, and clinical tasks.
- Work collaboratively with our clinical and administrative teams to maintain safe, effective and responsive care.
- Accurately record all consultations using EMIS Web.
- Support continuity of care, safeguarding, and high clinical standards.
- Supported by a strong multidisciplinary team including nursing staff, pharmacists, and care coordinators
About us
Parkgate Surgery is a 5-partner GP practice based in
Ormskirk, West Lancashire, a market town and home to Edge Hill University. We
operate across two sites and provide care for nearly 10,000 patients.
Our population includes a high proportion of frail and
elderly patients. We have a dedicated Care Co-ordinator who is the first point
of contact for all palliative care patients, ensuring well-coordinated,
compassionate care.
We are a digitally forward-thinking practice, using a
total triage model and cloud-based telephony to support modern access to
General Practice. We recognise the pressures of general practice and actively
prioritise staff wellbeing, holding regular Practice Meetings and working
closely with our Patient Participation Group.
We are a training practice, hosting medical students from
Edge Hill University and GP registrars, and are proud of our supportive
learning environment. We are part of a successful PCN, making full use of and
supporting ARRS roles.
We were rated Outstanding by the CQC at our last
inspection and consistently achieve high QOF scores, supported by a successful
weekly MDT meeting with local agencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a GP to join the practice for long-term locum maternity cover for a period of 9 months, working 5 sessions per week (days to be negotiated).
The role will involve providing routine GP duties including both telephone and face-to-face consultations for acute and routine appointments. All patient requests are triaged by a duty GP prior to booking, ensuring that only appropriate and relevant cases are scheduled into your clinic. Appointments are scheduled in 15-minute slots, with 12 appointments per session.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing acute, chronic, and complex conditions in line with GMC and NICE guidance. Duties will also include reviewing test results, hospital correspondence, prescriptions, and clinical tasks, as well as maintaining accurate clinical records of all consultations using EMIS Web.
You will work collaboratively with our clinical and administrative teams to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and responsive care. The role also involves supporting continuity of care, safeguarding responsibilities, and maintaining high clinical standards.
The GP will be supported by a strong multidisciplinary team, including experienced nursing staff, pharmacists, and care coordinators.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a GP to join the practice for long-term locum maternity cover for a period of 9 months, working 5 sessions per week (days to be negotiated).
The role will involve providing routine GP duties including both telephone and face-to-face consultations for acute and routine appointments. All patient requests are triaged by a duty GP prior to booking, ensuring that only appropriate and relevant cases are scheduled into your clinic. Appointments are scheduled in 15-minute slots, with 12 appointments per session.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing acute, chronic, and complex conditions in line with GMC and NICE guidance. Duties will also include reviewing test results, hospital correspondence, prescriptions, and clinical tasks, as well as maintaining accurate clinical records of all consultations using EMIS Web.
You will work collaboratively with our clinical and administrative teams to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and responsive care. The role also involves supporting continuity of care, safeguarding responsibilities, and maintaining high clinical standards.
The GP will be supported by a strong multidisciplinary team, including experienced nursing staff, pharmacists, and care coordinators.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of valid medical indemnity and right to work in the UK.
- Experience in primary care managing a range of acute and chronic conditions.
- Excellent clinical, diagnostic, and communication skills.
- Confident in using IT systems and electronic health records.
- Commitment to safe, evidence-based, and equitable patient care.
Desirable
- Experience using EMIS Web, Docman and Accurx.
- Experience working across multi-site practices.
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration and inclusion on the National GP Performers List
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of valid medical indemnity and right to work in the UK.
- Experience in primary care managing a range of acute and chronic conditions.
- Excellent clinical, diagnostic, and communication skills.
- Confident in using IT systems and electronic health records.
- Commitment to safe, evidence-based, and equitable patient care.
Desirable
- Experience using EMIS Web, Docman and Accurx.
- Experience working across multi-site practices.
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration and inclusion on the National GP Performers List
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).
