Background
The practice is looking for a long-term locum GP to cover a 13‑month maternity leave, working Monday to Wednesday each week. It has a strong reputation for training and serves a diverse community, so the clinical work is varied and rewarding. Please note, the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday working pattern is fixed and cannot be changed. The role runs from early December 2026 through to early January 2028.
Pay and Location
Pay – £300–£350 per session
Location – Birkenhead, Merseyside
The surgery
Established training practice with a strong training reputation. Small practice serving a residential area with high levels of deprivation. Mixed and diverse patient population, offering broad clinical exposure.
Practice opening hours
8.00am to 6.30pm
Your role
Six sessions a week across Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Tuesday is the duty day, running from 8.00am to 6.30pm
14 patients per session, mainly face-to-face
15‑minute face‑to‑face appointments, with telephone appointments around 10 minutes
Shared admin, including prescriptions and general admin, completed within session time
Home visits are required, but these are low in number and local
Clinical system
EMIS Web
Requirements
You must be a qualified General Practitioner and be registered with the GMC and UK Performer's List
Benefits
- Around 13 months of regular, booked-in sessions
- Flexible start and finish times on Monday and Wednesday
- The chance to become part of the team and provide continuity of care
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Locum GP in Birkenhead employer: Menlo Park Recruitment
Join a well-established training practice in Bicester, where you'll be part of a genuinely close-knit team with an impressive staff retention record. Enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises continuity of care, offers flexible working arrangements, and provides ample opportunities for professional development, including pathways to trainer roles. With a manageable workload, dedicated admin time, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, this practice is an excellent employer for GPs seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
