Salaried Gp - Maternity Cover

The Dove Medical Practice; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dove Medical Practice in Birmingham is seeking a Salaried GP for a 12-month maternity cover. The role offers a supportive team, opportunities for professional development, and patient-centered care across a diverse population.

You will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team in a practice committed to high-quality care and continuous improvement. We welcome both experienced and newly qualified GPs.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering care in a GP practice and primary care setting.
• Active GMC registration and licence to practise in the UK.
• Inclusion on NHS GP Performers List is essential.
• MRCGP or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality medical care to registered patients across all ages.
• Provide services in line with Primary Care Contract.
• Assess patients’ physical and psychological needs and plan care with appropriate referrals.
• Prescribe generically and safely in line with guidance.
• Manage patients with long-term conditions and urgent care situations.
• Promote health education and self-care among patients.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in team-based care.
• Contribute to service improvement, governance, and staff development.

Skills

GP practice experience

Primary care experience

Clinical effectiveness

Education

GMC registration with licence to practise

NHS England GP Performers List

MRCGP or equivalent

CPD ongoing

Eligibility to work in the UK

Job description

Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and patient focused Salaried GP to provide 12 month maternity cover.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive team that values high-quality patient care, collaboration and professional development.
You will provide safe, effective and compassionate care to our diverse patient population, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team in a practice that encourages innovation and supports the development of special interests.
We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified GPs.
This is a fixed term role for approximately 12 months, starting in March 2027 (exact start date to be agreed).
Sessions: 6 per week
Working Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Contract Length: 12 Months.
Main duties of the job
You will provide high-quality clinical care to patients across all age groups, managing both acute and long-term conditions in a busy general practice.
The role includes face-to-face, home visits, telephone and digital consultations, working closely with the wider team to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.
You will play an active part in improving services, supporting clinical quality, and contributing to a positive team culture, while maintaining professional standards, continuous learning and excellent patient experience.
About us
We are a well established GP practice providing high-quality care to a diverse local population. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, social prescribers, care coordinators and a skilled reception and administrative team, all working together to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred services.
We promote a professional, supportive and collaborative working environment where staff are valued and encouraged to contribute to service development. We are committed to high clinical standards, continuous improvement and staff wellbeing, and we actively support training, development and a healthy worklife balance.
Job responsibilities

• Deliver highly effective medical care to the registered population.
• Provide services in line with the Primary Care Contract.
• Clinically examine and assess patients physical and psychological needs and plan care accordingly, referring to other services when appropriate, using practice and local guidelines.
• Prescribe generically and safely in line with local and national guidance.
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately in complex, urgent, or emergency situations, initiating effective emergency care when required.
• Effectively manage patients with long-term conditions.
• Promote health education and self-care, supporting patients to adopt healthier lifestyles.
• Process clinical administration in a timely way, including referrals, prescriptions, results, and correspondence.
• Review medications in line with NICE guidance, local pathways, and practice policy.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical records.
• Share practice workload fairly and work collaboratively with the team.
• Follow best practice through clinical guidelines and audit.
• Support anticipatory and personalised care planning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and quality initiatives.
• Take delegated responsibility for agreed areas, including aspects of QOF.
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings.
• Support clinical governance, training, and service development.
• Follow safeguarding policies for adults and children at all times.
• Comply with appraisal and revalidation requirements.
• Maintain ongoing professional development and encourage learning across the team.
• Adhere to all practice protocols and policies.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Work as part of the wider primary care network and multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake other reasonable duties according to service needs and staffing levels.
• Undertake home visits when required in line with practice policy and service needs.
• Provide clinical supervision, guidance and support to other clinicians and members of the wider team, as appropriate to experience and role.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise
• Inclusion on the NHS England GP Performers List
• MRCGP or equivalent qualification
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Eligible to work in the UK

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification or special interest in an area relevant to primary care
• Evidence of involvement in audit, quality improvement or service development
• Training or experience in teaching, mentoring or supervision

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Experience of working in primary care

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).