Teaching GP — 12-Month Maternity Cover (Salaried)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

West Rainton Surgery is seeking a Salaried GP to cover maternity leave for six sessions per week over 12 months from February 2027. The role focuses on surgery, telephone triage, home visits, and care planning within a teaching practice that includes GP registrars and a practice pharmacist.

Applicants at any level of experience with Full GMC registration and performers list entry are welcome. Clinic-based diabetes, minor surgery, dermatology and sexual health may be included.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Certification of completion of training.

Responsibilities

• Surgery and telephone consultations and home visits, as set by the practice timetable.
• Making autonomous clinical decisions on presenting problems, including referrals from within the practice.
• Assessing undifferentiated and undiagnosed health needs.
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Developing care plans with patients in line with current protocols.
• Compiling and issuing acute and repeat prescriptions.
• Checking and signing repeat prescriptions and resolving medication queries.
• Keeping clear, contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
• Collecting data for audit purposes.
• Completing paperwork and correspondence promptly and safely.
• Working respectfully and collaboratively with the wider team.
• Maintaining the highest standards of care for all registered patients.]

Skills

Teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC registration

Job description

West Rainton Surgery is seeking a Salaried GP to cover maternity leave for six sessions per week over 12 months from February 2027. The role focuses on surgery, telephone triage, home visits, and care planning within a teaching practice that includes GP registrars and a practice pharmacist.

Applicants at any level of experience with Full GMC registration and performers list entry are welcome. Clinic-based diabetes, minor surgery, dermatology and sexual health may be included.