About this role
Job summary
The Dove Medical Practice is seeking a Salaried GP to provide maternity leave cover for a minimum fixed-term period of six months, commencing on 31 August 2026.
An earlier start date would be welcomed and can be accommodated for the right candidate.
5 sessions per week / fixed term contract 6 weeks annual leave pro rata 1 week study leave pro rata Daily clinical meeting to provide support/answer queries Salary dependent on experienceThe successful candidate will work alongside an experienced clinical and management team, with regular opportunities for collaboration, learning, and professional development.
Main duties of the job
Our GP clinical sessions are 4 hours and 10 minutes in duration. Face-to-face appointments are scheduled at 15-minute intervals, with telephone consultations allocated 10 minutes. Clinics consist of a mixture of face-to-face and telephone appointments, alongside one allocated home visit slot per session.
Protected administration time is built into each session to support completion of blood results, repeat prescriptions, correspondence and other clinical duties.
All GPs are expected to participate in the practice Duty GP rota on a shared basis. The Duty GP is responsible for the clinical triage of same-day patient requests and urgent appointment allocation into the practice.
About us
The Dove Medical Practice is a high-performing GP practice based in Erdington, Birmingham, caring for approximately 9,200 patients. We are a well-established training and teaching practice with a strong focus on innovation, patient care and staff wellbeing.
Our clinical team consists of experienced GP Partners, Salaried GPs, ANPs, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacists, Paramedics and a highly supportive administrative and reception team. We work collaboratively and pride ourselves on maintaining a friendly, approachable and inclusive culture where all staff are valued and supported.
As a practice, we actively encourage clinicians to develop specialist interests and contribute to the ongoing growth of the practice.
The practice is part of KEN PCN and works closely with neighbouring practices and multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes for our local population.
Job description Job responsibilities
Undertaking face-to-face, telephone and online consultationsManaging acute and chronic disease presentationsHome visits where clinically appropriateReviewing pathology and correspondencePrescribing in accordance with local and national guidanceSupporting QOF, enhanced services and quality improvement initiativesMaintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical recordsWorking collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary teamSupporting safeguarding, clinical governance and patient safety processes
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified General Practitioner Full GMC registration with licence to practice Included on the NHS England Performers List Evidence of continued professional development and revalidation compliance MRCGP qualification or equivalent
Experience Essential
Experience working within UK General Practice Experience managing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team Excellent consultation and communication skills Ability to manage clinical workload safely and effectively Experience using electronic clinical systems and maintaining accurate clinical records Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding and quality improvement
Desirable
Experience using EMIS Web Experience with digital triage and online consultation systems such as AccuRx Experience supporting QOF, enhanced services or population health initiatives Experience supervising or teaching students, trainees or other clinicians Interest in service development, digital transformation or leadership
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Dove Medical Practice
Address 60 Dovedale Road
Erdington
Birmingham
West Midlands
B23 5DD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dovesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)