Job summary The practice is looking for a Maternity Cover GP from April 2025. The position will be 4 sessions per week, for a contract term of 9 months with the possibility of extension which will be reviewed at the time. We offer 6 weeks annual leave 1 week study leave pro rata. The successful candidate will be joining a forward-looking and well-supported clinical team. Our training practice in Bridgnorth has 9 GP Partners, 6 Salaried GPs, 2 Nursing Practitioners, a Nursing team including Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Phlebotomists and ARRS team including Pharmacists and Physician Associates serving 20,000 patients across two sites. We have an excellent admin and IT support team, with superb clinical areas, staff facilities and meeting rooms Main duties of the job In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Collecting data for audit purposes Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. About us About us: Forward thinking GMS training practice with approximately 20,000 across two semi-rural sites Part of a supportive Primary Care Network Supportive team of 9 GP Partners and 6 salaried GPs Dedicated team of advanced practitioners, nurses, heath care assistants and non-clinical staff High QOF achievers Spacious, modern premises adjacent to community hospital Training practice Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Annual Salary £47,700 depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number A0955-25-0001 Job locations Northgate Health Centre Northgate Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4EN Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities - In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Collecting data for audit purposes Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities - In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Collecting data for audit purposes Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Person Specification Knowledge Essential A good understanding of patient choice Desirable Patient demand in a market town and rural area A good understanding of QOF An understanding of GP commissioning An understanding of Practice Management Qualifications Essential GMC Registration Desirable MRCGP Experience Essential Working with a GP clinical system Use of Snomed coding Clinical Audit Working within a team Desirable Care of the elderly, child health Working in a training practice and supporting trainees Person Specification Knowledge Essential A good understanding of patient choice Desirable Patient demand in a market town and rural area A good understanding of QOF An understanding of GP commissioning An understanding of Practice Management Qualifications Essential GMC Registration Desirable MRCGP Experience Essential Working with a GP clinical system Use of Snomed coding Clinical Audit Working within a team Desirable Care of the elderly, child health Working in a training practice and supporting trainees 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 Bridgnorth Medical Practice Address Northgate Health Centre Northgate Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4EN Employer's website https://www.bridgnorthmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)