Role Purpose The postholder will work as part of the clinical team at Newpark Surgery, providing safe, high quality primary care to a diverse patient population of approximately 12,500 patients. This is a fixed term 9month maternity cover role, offering an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive, forward thinking practice with a strong focus on teamwork, continuity, and patient centred care. The role involves managing routine and urgent clinical presentations, supporting same day demand, contributing to clinical governance activities, and working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to maintain safe and effective service delivery during the maternity leave period. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care

Provide consultations via face to face, telephone, and video appointments. Assess, diagnose, and manage acute, chronic, and complex patient presentations across the full spectrum of primary care. Undertake clinical examinations, request appropriate investigations, and develop treatment plans. Provide safe, evidence based prescribing in line with local and national guidance. Support long term condition management alongside the nursing and pharmacy teams. Contribute to the duty doctor rota, delivering same day access and urgent clinical care.

Teamworking & Collaboration

Work closely with GPs, ANPs, nurses, pharmacists, mental health practitioners, HCAs, and administrative colleagues. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and shared care discussions. Support continuity of care throughout the maternity cover period. Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative practice culture.

Clinical Governance & Safety

Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely clinical records in line with GMC and practice standards. Support clinical governance, including audits, quality improvement projects, and learning activities. Follow safeguarding procedures, elevate concerns appropriately, and participate in safeguarding processes. Contribute to safe systems of work and risk management activities within the practice.

Education, Development & Contribution to the Practice

Participate in clinical meetings, protected learning time, and wider professional development opportunities. Support trainees, students, or newer clinicians as appropriate to your experience. Maintain up to date clinical knowledge and meet CPD and revalidation requirements.

Administrative Responsibilities

Action pathology results, clinical correspondence, and repeat prescription queries in a timely manner. Complete referrals, reports, and necessary documentation consistent with practice timelines. Participate in workflow optimisation and initiatives that enhance patient experience and operational efficiency.

Working Environment Newpark Surgery offers a friendly, supportive, and well structured working environment with modern facilities and a strong multidisciplinary approach. Our practice culture values innovation, clinician wellbeing, and open communication. As part of our commitment to sustainability and staff support, we ensure realistic appointment schedules and dedicated time for administrative work. #J-18808-Ljbffr