Northgate Practice

Salaried GP Maternity Cover

The closing date is 08 May 2026

Job summary

Northgate Practice are looking for a GP to cover maternity leave on a 12 month contract. The contract will have the potential to be extended passed the 12 months. We are looking for 6-8 sessions per week which is negotiable starting the beginning of August 2026. We offer a competitive salary depending on experience. Medical Indemnity and NHS Pension. Excellent training/development opportunities and you will be working with a strong and supportive team.

Main duties of the job

Seeing patients face to face. Telephone consultations. Home Visits. Referrals and clinical peer review. QOF & Primary Care Offer work. Duty GP day. Prescription requests and lab reports.

About us

Northgate Practice is a long-established 10,000+ patient, innovative, teaching General Practice, providing undergraduate and postgraduate training. It is situated in a modern, purpose-built, multi-disciplinary Health Centre in Aldridge on the South East Side of Walsall bordering Sutton Coldfield. The Health Centre offers a full range of services including hosting Physiotherapy, Chiropracting, Mental Health Team, Dental Practice, Ultrasound clinics etc.

Northgate Practice consists of 5 GP partners who have over 40 years of combined GP experience, covering a wide range of specialties. The Partners are committed to supporting all staff employed by the practice. They have invested in an excellent Nursing Team, experienced administration team and a Pharmacy Technician. Also offering all Enhanced Services including AQP contracts for Anti-Coagulation, Extended Minor Surgery and a wide range of family planning services. The Practice works closely in collaboration with other local practices and is the lead for East 2 PCN. Northgate Practice has an excellent record of QOF achievement, is rated CQC 'Good'.

We have a low GP staff turnover and value all members of staff.

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2076-26-0000

Job locations

Anchor Meadow Health Centre

Westfield Drive

Aldridge Walsall

West Midlands

WS9 8AJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide care and support to Northgate Practice patients. Seeing patients face to face whilst also carrying out telephone consultations. Duty GP at least 1 day per week. Dealing with urgent queries, prescription requests and lab reports. Working on allocated QOF areas and also Primary Care Offer work. Currently leading the East 2 PCN holding covid vaccine clinics in surgery. Referrals and clinical peer review.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide care and support to Northgate Practice patients. Seeing patients face to face whilst also carrying out telephone consultations. Duty GP at least 1 day per week. Dealing with urgent queries, prescription requests and lab reports. Working on allocated QOF areas and also Primary Care Offer work. Currently leading the East 2 PCN holding covid vaccine clinics in surgery. Referrals and clinical peer review.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Must be a qualified GP

Desirable

  • Experience of working in General Practice
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Must be a qualified GP

Desirable

  • Experience of working in General Practice

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

Northgate Practice

Address

Anchor Meadow Health Centre

Westfield Drive

Aldridge Walsall

West Midlands

WS9 8AJ


Employer's website

https://www.northgatepractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northgate Practice

Address

Anchor Meadow Health Centre

Westfield Drive

Aldridge Walsall

West Midlands

WS9 8AJ


Employer's website

https://www.northgatepractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Amy Jose'

Amy.jose1@nhs.net

01922450900

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2076-26-0000

Job locations

Anchor Meadow Health Centre

Westfield Drive

Aldridge Walsall

West Midlands

WS9 8AJ


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