Job summary
Salaried GP - 6 months Maternity Cover
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and flexible salaried GP to provide maternity cover 6 sessions each per week, days to be confirmed, however Monday will be 1 of the days required for 6 - 9 months, ideally commencing November but dates can be flexible
The practice is based over 3 sites all close to each other. Our supportive team are well established, friendly, hardworking and dedicated to providing a good experience for the patient and a pleasant working environment. The opportunity is available to both newly qualified and experienced GPs who want to work in a forward thinking training practice. We are continuously looking to improve what we do and value innovative and new ways of working.
Main duties of the job
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
- Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
- Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
- Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
- Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
- Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
- Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
- In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
About us
West Leeds Family Practice is a forward thinking professional organisation, we have an opportunity for the right candidate to join our outstanding GP Practice. We are a high achieving QOF Practice.
We have 21,000 patients and a large team of GP's Nurses HCA and administration.
We are a Training Practice for both GP Registrars and Leeds University Medical Students.
We have the following in house services for our patients:
- Family planning service providers for both Implants and Coil devices
- Minor surgery including joint injections
- Paramedic home visiting team support
- Social Prescribers and Occupational Therapists
- Physio First service
- Ultrasound scanning
- Community Matron support and Frailty Nurse support
Details
Date posted: 17 September 2026
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Salaried Gp - Maternity Leave Cover in Ledston employer: West Leeds Family Practice
West Leeds Family Practice is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth and development of its staff, offering a supportive work environment across its three sites in Pudsey, Calverley, and Bramley. With a strong commitment to patient-centred care and a collaborative multidisciplinary team, employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on community health. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
Contact Details:
West Leeds Family Practice Recruitment Team
