The vacancy is for a maternity locum GP for 6 sessions per week to join their team from November 2026
Main duties of the job
As a maternity locum GP you will providecover for a salaried GP while on maternity leave, managing a caseload and dealingwith a wide variety of health needs in a primary care setting workingindividually and as a team to ensure a high standard of care for all registeredand temporary patients as you carry out the associated clinical andadministrative duties.
About us
We are a friendly, well established and growing semi-rural training practice based south of Bath, with an ethos for a high standard of patient care.
We seek to preserve the best oftraditional family practice with a willingness to adapt and modernise to ensurea continuing high standard of care to patients with a sustainable workenvironment.
GMS Practice list size 11,500
Four partners, seven salaried GPs, one ANPand one Paramedic Practitioner
Three First Contact Physiotherapists, two PCNParamedics, Health Connector, PCN Pharmacists and two PCNPharmacy Technicians
Purpose built main surgery in Beckington,modern branch surgery in Frome Health Centre
Sessions with twelve x 15 minute appointments
Virtually no home visits, visiting paramedics
EMIS web across both sites (planned transition to Medicus in November)
Total triage
Established training and teaching Practice
Shared network cover of enhanced access
Part of Mendip PCN
Salary £12,285 per session per year
Job responsibilities
The duties of the post are to providecover for a salaried GP while on maternity leave, including a full range ofgeneral medical services as contained within the National Health Services(Primary Care) Act 1997 and which will include domiciliary visits as deemedappropriate.
The post holder is expected to supportthe partners of The Beckington Family Practice in providing all servicesoutlined in the GMS Core Contract and also in the aims and objectives of thePractice.
The post holder is expected to supportand input into the aims of the practice in areas of clinical governance, goodpractice, quality outcomes framework (or its replacement), enhanced services,practice audit, referral review and any other improvement plans as determinedby the practice.
The post holders prescribing shouldbe according to accepted clinical practice and guidance for acute and repeatprescriptions. It should follow practice policies and procedures, e.g. use offormulary and management of repeat prescribing.
The post holder is expected tomaintain and keep good standards of computerised clinical records at all times.Full involvement in any practice training is expected.
The post holder is expected tomaintain and keep good standards of paperwork.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Qualified GP MRCGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Full GMC Registration
- National Performers List registration
- Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Experience
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- General understanding of the GMS contract
Skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS/Medicus user skills (but additional training will be provided if needed).
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience with audit
- Experience with clinical risk management
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.
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Maternity Cover Locum GP in Bath employer: Beckington Family Practice
Beckington Family Practice offers a supportive and collaborative work environment, making it an excellent employer for GPs seeking meaningful engagement in primary care. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to high standards of patient care, employees benefit from a strong team culture and opportunities for growth within the practice. Located in the picturesque town of Frome, this role not only provides a chance to make a real difference in the community but also allows for a balanced work-life experience.
Contact Details:
Beckington Family Practice Recruitment Team
