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Wycliffe Medical Practice

Fixed Term GP (Maternity Cover)

The closing date is 30 September 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for an 6-month fixed term salaried GP to cover 4- 6 sessions per week. We are preferably looking for someone to work 2 x sessions on a Monday, 2 x sessions on a Tuesday and 2 x sessions on a Wednesday. We are looking for someone who is proactive, enthusiastic, and happy to work as part of an outstanding, long established clinical team and the role would include covering duty doctor and on-call rotas on a fair share basis.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide consultations for acute, chronic, and preventive health needs.

  • Diagnose, treat, prescribe, and refer patients appropriately.

  • Manage long-term conditions and undertake health checks.

  • Support health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education.

  • Maintain accurate clinical records using SystmOne.

  • Undertake home visits when required.

  • Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

  • Engage in continuing professional development.

    • About us

    • 10,872 patient list size

    • SystmOne

    • The clinical team includes 4 partners, 5 Salaried GPs, 2 ANPs, 5 Nurses, 2 HCAs, and a Nurse Associate

    • Experienced reception and administrational team.

    • GP registrar training

    • Medical Students

    • PCN Pharmacist Support

    • High QOF achievement

    • Opportunities to develop skills

    • We are also part of a strong South Blaby and Lutterworth PCN

    Details

    Date posted

    16 September 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    6 months

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    A1973-25-0007

    Job locations

    Lutterworth Medical Centre

    Gilmorton Road

    Lutterworth

    Leicestershire

    LE17 4EB


    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    We are seeking a dedicated and patient-centered GP to join our primary care team. The post holder will provide high-quality medical care to registered patients, managing acute, chronic, and preventive health needs in line with current clinical guidelines. Responsibilities include conducting consultations, diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions, prescribing, ordering investigations, and referring patients as appropriate. The GP will also contribute to health promotion, disease prevention, and continuity of care, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and effective services. The GP may also undertake home visits and supervise trainees.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    We are seeking a dedicated and patient-centered GP to join our primary care team. The post holder will provide high-quality medical care to registered patients, managing acute, chronic, and preventive health needs in line with current clinical guidelines. Responsibilities include conducting consultations, diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions, prescribing, ordering investigations, and referring patients as appropriate. The GP will also contribute to health promotion, disease prevention, and continuity of care, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and effective services. The GP may also undertake home visits and supervise trainees.

    Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience in primary care
    • Evidence of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
    • Knowledge of UK primary care systems and NHS structures
    • Ability to priorities, problem-solve, and make safe clinical decisions under pressure

    Desirable

    • Experience of teaching, training, or supervising medical students/trainees

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • MBBS or equivalent medical degree
    • Full GMC registration with a license to practice
    • Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) or equivalent
    • Inclusion on the GMC GP Register
    • On the National Performers List
    • Experience in primary care

    Desirable

    • Additional postgraduate qualifications (e.g. Diploma in Child Health, Diploma in Family Planning, Dermatology, Psychiatry, etc.)
    • Evidence of continuing professional development

    Other

    Essential

    • Excellent record-keeping and IT skills (e.g. SystmOne)
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and colleagues
    • Professional integrity and confidentiality
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    • Flexibility and adaptability to changing practice needs

    Desirable

    • Car driver with access to a vehicle (for home visits)
    Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience in primary care
    • Evidence of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
    • Knowledge of UK primary care systems and NHS structures
    • Ability to priorities, problem-solve, and make safe clinical decisions under pressure

    Desirable

    • Experience of teaching, training, or supervising medical students/trainees

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • MBBS or equivalent medical degree
    • Full GMC registration with a license to practice
    • Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) or equivalent
    • Inclusion on the GMC GP Register
    • On the National Performers List
    • Experience in primary care

    Desirable

    • Additional postgraduate qualifications (e.g. Diploma in Child Health, Diploma in Family Planning, Dermatology, Psychiatry, etc.)
    • Evidence of continuing professional development

    Other

    Essential

    • Excellent record-keeping and IT skills (e.g. SystmOne)
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and colleagues
    • Professional integrity and confidentiality
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    • Flexibility and adaptability to changing practice needs

    Desirable

    • Car driver with access to a vehicle (for home visits)

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Wycliffe Medical Practice

    Address

    Lutterworth Medical Centre

    Gilmorton Road

    Lutterworth

    Leicestershire

    LE17 4EB


    Employer's website

    http://www.wycliffemedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Wycliffe Medical Practice

    Address

    Lutterworth Medical Centre

    Gilmorton Road

    Lutterworth

    Leicestershire

    LE17 4EB


    Employer's website

    http://www.wycliffemedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Practice Manager

    Katherine Churcher

    katherine.churcher@nhs.net

    01455333531

    Details

    Date posted

    16 September 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    6 months

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    A1973-25-0007

    Job locations

    Lutterworth Medical Centre

    Gilmorton Road

    Lutterworth

    Leicestershire

    LE17 4EB


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