Salaried GP (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking a motivated and caring Salaried GP to join our friendly, well-supported practice to provide maternity leave cover. The role is for 6 sessions per week with a minimum commitment of 10 months, with the possibility of a temporary extension. We are a GMS practice based in the City of Worcester which is vibrant and historic with great motorway access and excellent housing. We pride ourselves in modern high-quality care with great patient continuity whilst maintaining traditional values.

Main duties of the job

The Salaried GP will provide high-quality, patient-centred medical care to the practice population. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will manage a range of clinical conditions, contribute to practice targets, and support the ongoing development of services. The role involves routine clinical duties, duty doctor sessions (as agreed), and contribution to practice governance.

About us

We recognise the increasing pressures faced by GPs and practice staff and are constantly striving to ensure that our staff members have a good work-life balance to create an enjoyable and sustainable working environment. Our team currently comprises: Six GP Partners, eight Salaried GPs, two ANPs and a Clinical Pharmacist, who benefit from a supportive and forward-thinking Management and Practice Team, who all assist with the day-to-day running of our GMS Practice. This is a popular Practice with a growing list size of 18,300+ patients. Our primary premises was purpose-built in 2006, and offers superb, modern facilities within the heart of Worcester City. We also have a dispensing branch surgery in the nearby rural village of Kempsey. The practice benefits from EMIS WEB clinical software and is active in the education and training of both GP Registrars and Medical Students.

Job responsibilities

Position: SALARIED GP (Maternity Cover for at least 10 months) Accountable to: PRACTICE MANAGER AND PARTNERS General Information Haresfield Surgery is situated within the Worcester City locality boundary and provides general medical services to approximately 18,300 patients. The Practice has six partners, eight Salaried GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Registrars, GP Clinical Pharmacist, dedicated Management and a strong Nursing Team, all of which are supported by skilled Receptionists and Administrators. It is ideally located with excellent road links to surrounding towns and villages. Haresfield Surgery prides itself with its team ethos, making it a great place to work. In its modern, purpose-built building, Haresfield Surgery is able to offer its staff a working environment with comfortable rest rooms, free on-site parking and an in-house gym. Staff welfare is of utmost importance, as well as a focus on professional development and job satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Provide consultations, diagnoses and treatments for patients presenting with a wide range of undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Deliver face-to-face, telephone, and digital consultations.
• Undertake home visits when clinically necessary.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions in line with best practice and clinical guidelines.
• Review, prescribe and manage repeat prescriptions appropriately.
• Provide clinical care and follow-up for patients with long-term conditions.
• Support safe and effective management of urgent, on-the-day demand during duty doctor sessions (as agreed).
• Interpret and act on test results, letters, and clinical documentation.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous medical records.