GP Maternity Leave Cover – 6 Sessions per Week

NHS Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Mill Medical Practice in Paisley is seeking a GP to cover maternity leave from September/October 2026 to May 2027 (with potential flexibility). This well-supported, training-focused practice values teamwork and patient-centred care within a diverse patient population.

Join a collaborative environment with eight GP partners and a strong nursing and support team. Core days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with potential for alternative patterns for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• GMC registered to practise in the UK.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Patient-centred, well organised and approachable.

Responsibilities

• Provide maternity leave cover for the GP team.
• Deliver high-quality patient care within a supportive practice.
• Collaborate with partners, nurses and administrative staff.
• Engage in ongoing learning and professional development.

Skills

GMC registered

Teamwork

Patient-centred care

Organised

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Job description

Anchor Mill Medical Practice,4 Saucel Cres,Paisley PA1 1UB

Anchor Mill Medical Practice, Paisley September/October 2026 – May 2027 (with potential flexibility)

Are you looking for a supportive, well-organised practice where teamwork genuinely matters?

Anchor Mill Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic GP to join our friendly, established training practice to provide maternity leave cover. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a welcoming and highly supportive multidisciplinary team serving a diverse and engaging patient population in Paisley.

Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced GP, you will find a collaborative environment where clinicians are supported, valued and able to focus on delivering high-quality patient care.

Why Join Us?

We are proud of our strong team ethos and positive working culture. We believe general practice works best when colleagues support one another, and this is reflected in our daily coffee catch-ups, open communication and approachable leadership team.

You'll be joining a stable, experienced practice with:

• List size of approximately 9,700 patients
• Eight supportive GP partners and salaried GPs
• Prescribing ANP and experienced nursing team
• Dedicated and knowledgeable reception and administrative teams
• Excellent HSCP support including pharmacists, phlebotomists, community links worker, wellbeing nurse and paramedics
• A recognised GP training practice with a commitment to learning and professional development
• Purpose-built premises with on-site staff parking
• Excellent transport links and easy access to the M8

Our patient population is varied and rewarding, providing an interesting mix of clinical presentations and the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships.

The Role

• Core days: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
• While our preferred days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, we are happy to discuss alternative working patterns for the right candidate
• Shared on-call afternoon rota with GP colleagues
• Mix of 12- and 15-minute appointments
• Balance of pre-bookable and same-day appointments
• Vision and Docman clinical systems (full support and training available)

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for a GP who:

• Is GMC registered and licensed to practise
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Is patient-centred, organised and approachable
• Contributes positively to a supportive team culture

Applications are welcomed from both newly qualified and experienced GPs.

Come and see why so many of our team choose to stay and build their careers at Anchor Mill Medical Practice.