GP – Maternity Cover

Job summary

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate GP to join us for maternity leave cover, starting alongside the launch. With the likelihood of the role becoming permanent, this is an opportunity to become part of our team at an important point in its development and help shape its future.

You’ll bring your experience, clinical interests and ideas to a practice that is developing how it works — combining the strengths of a multi-disciplinary team with modern digital tools, thoughtful appointment planning and dedicated administration time.

If you’re looking for a maternity cover role with the potential to become a longer-term opportunity — and the chance to help shape a new organisation from its launch — we would love to hear from you.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

For an informal conversation or to express your interest, please contact Susan King at [email protected].

Responsibilities

Your role

You will provide compassionate, high-quality general practice care through face-to-face and telephone consultations, clinical assessment, prescribing, health education and appropriate referral.

Working alongside our multi-disciplinary team, you will help maintain continuity of care during a colleague’s maternity leave. You will maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to clinical governance, audit and service improvement.

A working pattern designed for sustainable general practice.

We recognise the importance of time to consult properly, manageable administration and support from colleagues. Our working arrangements include:

• 15-minute routine appointments
• Non-duty clinical sessions comprising 12 appointments, with an additional 10 minutes at the end for administration
• One paid administration session each week, with the option to work from home
• A pro-rata duty-day rota focused on managing incoming online requests
• Infrequent home visits
• SystmOne, supported by Accurx triage

Requirements

We are looking for a GP who combines strong clinical skills with kindness, sound judgement and a collaborative approach.

You will have:

• Full GMC registration
• MRCGP or an equivalent qualification
• Experience in primary care and managing undifferentiated clinical conditions
• A commitment to continuing professional development, safeguarding and clinical governance
• Strong communication skills and confidence using electronic clinical records
• A commitment to inclusive, compassionate care
• Eligibility to work in the UK and the ability to work across our three sites as required

Additional clinical interests, experience in enhanced services, and participation in audit or service improvement are welcomed.

About us

WellBN serves approximately 25,500 patients across our Brunswick, Burwash and Benfield sites in Brighton, Hove and Portslade.

Our team includes a strong pharmacy service, paramedics and practice nurses, with a focus on collaboration and staff wellbeing. We care for a diverse community, including neurodiverse patients and trans, non-binary and intersex patients, with training and support provided.

As we move towards the launch of the new organisation, our ambition is to build a modern, inclusive practice where patients receive excellent care and colleagues feel supported, valued and able to develop.

Benefits package

Mentoring and professional development

We want you to feel fully part of the team throughout your contract. You’ll benefit from mentoring, support from clinical colleagues and opportunities for continuing professional development.

Whether you want to build confidence, deepen your clinical expertise or explore education, service development or leadership, we’ll support your professional growth. We welcome your clinical interests and your ideas for improving patient care and the way we work.