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Salaried or Locum GP (3-month fixed-term)

The Docs Surgery

Manchester, M1 3LY · Manchester, M15 4ZF

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

13 September 2026

12 days left

Job description

The Docs are seeking a motivated and patient-focused GP to join our team on a 13-week fixed-term basis (salaried or locum),to provide cover during a p...

The successful candidate will

  • Provide routine and urgent GP appointments across 6-sessions per week, both in-person and over the phone
  • Deliver safe, effective, evidence-based clinical care
  • Manage a broad range of acute and chronic conditions
  • Undertake associated clinical administration and results management
  • Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team
  • Support continuity of care throughout the sabbatical cover period

The GP will manage a varied caseload, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a primary care setting.

Responsibilities include consultations, home visits, prescribing, and contributing to the overall clinical and operational functioning of the practice.

Clinical Duties

  • Conduct in person, telephone and online consultations, home visits, and health assessments
  • Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions
  • Prescribe in-line with national and GMMMG recommendations; issue repeat and acute prescriptions
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical records
  • Develop care plans, provide health education, and refer patients when necessary

Practice Involvement

  • Participate in audits, significant event analyses, and quality improvement
  • Contribute to the maintenance of electronic health records
  • Engage in team meetings, clinical governance, and training events

Compliance & Confidentiality

  • Adhere to practice policies on confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding, and prescribing
  • Handle patient and practice information with strict confidentiality

Health & Safety / Infection Control

  • Maintain a clean, safe working environment
  • Follow infection control policies and lead by example in safe practice
  • Use PPE appropriately and train others when needed

Equality & Diversity

  • Respect the rights, beliefs, and privacy of patients and colleagues
  • Deliver care in a non-judgmental, inclusive manner

Professional Development

  • Engage in CPD, appraisals, and mandatory training
  • Contribute to staff training and peer learning as appropriate

Teamwork & Communication

  • Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff
  • Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues
  • Adapt communication styles for diverse needs

Service Development

  • Support implementation of practice policies and new services
  • Participate in audits and service evaluations

At The Docs, we are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate primary care for our local community. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, experienced multidisciplinary team, and efficient systems that enable clinicians to focus on providing excellent patient care.

Our practice combines a strong emphasis on continuity of care with an innovative and forward-thinking approach to general practice.

Located in Manchester City Centre, we are a well-established training practice, dedicated to educating and mentoring the next generation of doctors, with a CQC rating of Outstanding.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration with licence to practise
  • Inclusion on the GP Register
  • Inclusion on an NHS Performers List
  • Excellent clinical and communication skills
  • Commitment to high-quality patient-centred care
  • Right to work in the UK

Desirable

  • Previous experience in UK General Practice
  • Experience of EMIS Web
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

25 August 2026

Last checked

27 August 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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The Docs Surgery

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