A salaried GP post covering maternity leave at Cuckfield Medical Practice, a training practice with two sites in Cuckfield and Haywards Heath. It is a fixed-term role of nine to twelve months, running four to five sessions a week. The work centres on consultations, managing long-term conditions, prescribing, home visits and referrals, with an equal share of the practice workload. Fit depends on holding MRCGP or a CCT, and the start date could be as early as December 2026.
What the job involves
- Clinically examining and assessing patients, planning their care and referring them to other services in a timely way
- Prescribing generically and reviewing medication under national and local guidance
- Prioritising health problems and managing complex, urgent or emergency presentations, including initial emergency care
- Managing long-term conditions and supporting anticipatory care plans
- Supporting patients with health promotion and self-care
- Completing administration promptly, including referrals, repeat prescriptions and related tasks
- Keeping accurate clinical records
- Sharing an equal part of the practice workload
- Following clinical guidelines and taking part in the audit process
- Taking delegated responsibility for a specific area or for QOF
- Contributing to practice meetings, clinical governance, training and continuous improvement
- Following safeguarding adults and children policies, and completing appraisal and revalidation
What’s required
Qualifications
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP and Vocational Training Certificate, or equivalent JCPTGP Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
Registration & licences
- GMC registration
Experience
- Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of providing home visits
- General understanding of the primary care contract
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
Nice to have
- Appreciation of the NHS landscape and the relationships between organisations, PCNs and commissioners
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Salaried GP (maternity cover) in Haywards Heath employer: Cuckfield Medical Practice
Cuckfield Medical Practice in Haywards Heath is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant and supportive environment for GPs dedicated to patient care. With a strong commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, employees can expect meaningful growth opportunities while working alongside a passionate team that values a patient-centered approach.
Contact Details:
Cuckfield Medical Practice Recruitment Team
