Locum GP Maternity Cover - Parkgate Surgery

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Locum GP – Long-Term Maternity Cover

Location: Parkgate Surgery, Ormskirk, West Lancashire
Duration: August 2026 – May 2027

We are a friendly, well-organised GP practice looking to appoint a self-employed Locum GP to provide long-term maternity cover. This is an excellent opportunity for a GP seeking stability, flexibility, and a supportive working environment. The role is suitable for GPs at any stage of their career, including newly qualified. You will be supported by an experienced and collaborative team who value safe, high-quality care and clinician wellbeing.

The Role

• Sessions: 5 sessions per week (days to be negotiated)
• Duration: Long-term locum maternity cover for 9 months
• Clinical Duties:
  • Routine GP duties including telephone and face-to-face consultations for acute and routine appointments. All patients are triaged by a duty GP prior to booking, ensuring only appropriate cases are scheduled.
  • 15-minute appointment slots, 12 per session
  • Management of acute, chronic, and complex conditions in line with GMC and NICE guidance
  • Review of test results, hospital correspondence, prescriptions, and clinical tasks
• Collaboration: Work with clinical and administrative teams to maintain safe, effective, and responsive care
• Record-Keeping: Accurately document all consultations using EMIS Web
• Additional Responsibilities: Support continuity of care, safeguarding, and high clinical standards
• Team Support: Supported by a strong multidisciplinary team, including nursing staff, pharmacists, and care coordinators

About Parkgate Surgery

Parkgate Surgery is a 5-partner GP practice based in Ormskirk, a market town and home to Edge Hill University. We operate across two sites, providing care for nearly 10,000 patients. Our population includes a high proportion of frail and elderly patients.

Key features of our practice:

• Dedicated Care Co-ordinator as the first point of contact for all palliative care patients, ensuring well-coordinated, compassionate care
• Digitally forward-thinking, using a total triage model and cloud-based telephony to support modern access
• Staff wellbeing is a priority, with regular Practice Meetings and close collaboration with our Patient Participation Group
• Training practice hosting medical students from Edge Hill University and GP registrars, fostering a supportive learning environment
• Active participation in a successful PCN, making full use of and supporting ARRS roles
• Rated Outstanding by the CQC at the last inspection, with consistently high QOF scores
• Strong local collaboration through weekly MDT meetings with local agencies

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• GMC registration and inclusion on the National GP Performers List

Experience (Essential):

• Valid medical indemnity and right to work in the UK
• Experience in primary care managing a range of acute and chronic conditions
• Excellent clinical, diagnostic, and communication skills
• Confident using IT systems and electronic health records
• Commitment to safe, evidence-based, and equitable patient care

Experience (Desirable):

• Experience using EMIS Web, Docman, and Accurx
• Experience working across multi-site practices (both sites within 1 mile of each other)

Additional Information

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission will be made to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.
• UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).