General PracticeFixed Term

Salaried GP - Maternity Cover

Cornerstone

Blackburn

Salary

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Training post

Unknown

Trust type

Acute

Posted

3 weeks ago

About the role

Are you a passionate GP looking for a rewarding maternity cover opportunity in a supportive, forward-thinking practice ? Cornerstone Practice and Healthcare - Providing NHS Services is seeking an enthusiastic Salaried GP to join our friendly team at Lambeth Street Surgery. This fixed-term post offers 4 sessions per week fixed days (Mondays and Fridays), running from June to December 2026. You will be part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team committed to delivering excellent whole-person care to our diverse patient population. Duties includes face-to-face and telephone conversation, home visits and administrative responsibilities, with the full support of our experienced clinical and administrative staff. At Cornerstone Practice and Healthcare, we pride ourselves on quality improvement, continuous learning, and supporting our staff to thrive. If you are a motivated clinician who is committed to making a real difference in the community, we would love to hear from you. GMC registration and inclusion on the Performers List is essential.

Salaried GP - Maternity Cover

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The successful candidate will provide high-quality primary care to patients at Lambeth Street Surgery, working across 4 sessions per week (Monday and Fridays).Key duties includes: Face-to-face and telephone consultation, managing a varied and rewarding caseload Home visits for patients unable to attend the surgery Reviewing and signing repeat and acute prescription request Completing clinical administration, correspondence, and patient record coding Contributing to on-call and triage duties on a pro-rata basis Working collaboratively with our multi-disciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care This is a fantastic opportunity for a GP who enjoys a varied clinical workload and wants to make a genuine impact in a busy, community-focused practice.

Cornerstone Practice and Healthcare is a growing, values-led GP practice serving over 29,000 patients across four sites- Shadsworth, Rhyddings, Lambeth Street and Bentham Road. Rooted in values of compassion, dignity and integrity, we're on a mission to deliver outstanding primary care and we want brilliant clinicians to help us do it. Led by a strong GP Partnership and celebrating 38 years, we are proud to be an accredited training practice for GP Registrars, AHPs, Practice Nurses and Clinical Pharmacists. Our Christian values are reflected in everything we do - from the way we care for our patients to the way we support our staff. What we offer:

Indemnity cost covered NHS Pension Scheme Fortnightly clinical peer group meetings Active PCN involvement and quality improvement work Blackburn is set in a beautiful part of Lancashire, with all sites easily accessible from the M65. If you're motivated, compassionate clinician ready to make a real difference - we'd love to hear from you.

Person specification

Essential

Use of a motor vehicle and full valid driving licence (required for home visits)
Experience of working in a primary care/general practice setting
Experience of continued professional development
Experience of QOF and clinical audit
General understanding of the GMS contract
Full GMC registration with licence to practise
Inclusion on the NHS Performers List
Qualified GP-MRCCP or equivalent
Good clinical knowledge and sound decision-making skills
Good communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal
Good organisational and time management skills
Ability to work independently without supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Computer literate, particularly with Microsoft office
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Sound interpersonal skills- tact and diplomacy
Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients in deprived communities
Sensitive to and able to work within the Christian purpose and values of the Practice
Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity
Belief in partnership working and collaborative practice
Flexible, confident and enthusiastic approach
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Smart appearance and professional manner
Ability to stay calm under pressure

Desirable

Experience of working with EMIS Web
Experience in Obstetrics and/or Child Health Surveillance
Previous experience in a busy, multi-site general practice
Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP)
Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary care
Minimum 2 years of General Practice experience
Ability to use persuasive skills regarding sensitive issues
Experience of audit and quality improvement

Interest in community and social issues

Willingness to identify new ideas, embrace improvement and changes