GP maternity cover - fixed term contractNHS
Job summary
Sett Valley Medical Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking GP to join our friendly, supportive team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. The role will start in December 2026 for 9 months, with the possibility of extending to 12 months.
The post is for 6 sessions per week, working Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, including occasional Wednesday evening surgeries until 8pm. The role involves a mixture of face-to-face and telephone consultations within a well-established multidisciplinary team and the wider High Peak PCN.
We benefit from excellent prescribing support through our PCN and in-house pharmacists.
Applications are welcomed via NHS Jobs or by CV.
Closing date: 20 September 2026
We are happy to arrange an informal discussion with the Practice Manager or one of our Partners or a visit to the practice.
Main duties of the job
As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care through a varied and rewarding role that includes:
- Face-to-face and telephone consultations
- Management of acute and ongoing patient care, including investigations, results, referrals, and treatment planning
- Developing personalised care plans in partnership with patients
- Reviewing and authorising repeat prescriptions
- Managing clinical correspondence, queries, and other associated administrative work
- Occasional home visits, supported by our well-established home visiting service and community matrons, meaning home visit requirements are typically minimal
You'll be supported by an experienced clinical and administrative team, as well as our in-house and PCN pharmacists, allowing you to focus on delivering excellent patient care.
Job description
In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, you will make yourself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video 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 professionals within the Practice or external organisations.
Assessing the health needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
Contributing to QOF requirements and recording data appropriately.
Contributing to PCN requirements and recording data appropriately.
In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health-related illnesses.
Screening patients for health education.
Admitting and discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
Collecting data for audit purposes and contributing notes to the practice audit programme as required.
Compiling and issuing computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions.
Prescribing in accordance with the accepted prescribing formulary whenever clinically appropriate.
Take responsibility for some aspects of the clinical work within the team including co-ordinating aspects of governance, QOF, enhanced services, CPD and keeping clinical protocols up to date.
Undertake all normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care, as set by Royal College of General Practitioners, General Medical Council, all other Royal Colleges and councils applicable to the staff groups working within the Practice, Department of Health, Integrated Care Boards and all other regulatory and standard setting organisations.
About us
Sett Valley Medical Centre is a thriving, semi-rural, CQC Outstanding-rated training practice serving approximately 10,000 patients in the beautiful High Peak of Derbyshire, on the edge of the Peak District National Park. We offer the perfect balance of countryside living with excellent road and rail links to Manchester and the surrounding areas.
Working from a purpose-built surgery, we are committed to delivering outstanding patient care through a highly skilled, supportive, and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team.
Our clinical team has a wide range of specialist interests, including women's health, menopause care, family planning, vasectomy services, diabetes, and health inequalities, providing opportunities for collaboration and professional development.
We have a strong culture of learning and continuous improvement, being a training and research practice offering a supportive environment for clinicians at all stages of their careers.
The practice benefits from strong community partnerships, and efficient digital systems, with a paper-light workflow using EMIS Web.