Salaried GP (maternity cover)

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