Fixed term GP Maternity Cover

The long-established Rycote Partnership of Thame are excited to be taking on Watlington and Chalgrove surgeries, and are seeking a GP looking for a fixed term maternity cover post at Watlington surgery. We will consider applicants keen to work 5 sessions or more, to start as soon as possible. You would be working with a supportive group of doctors, nurses, paramedic, pharmacist, patient support team and a friendly administrative and reception teams. Nestled in at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, there is beautiful countryside on the doorstep, and excellent road links via the M40. Watlington is a historic market town, renowned for its thriving independent high street, and is a great place to live and work. This is a two site practice of approximately 8000 patients. The post is based at one site covering a patient list, to promote continuity. The Rycote Partnership has a long history of teaching and training, and we offer mentorship to salaried colleagues, with additional support for newly qualified GPs. Watlington and Chalgrove are training-approved sites and we would encourage GP trainers and aspiring trainers to apply if they would potentially be interested in a subsequent permanent position.

Applications should be submitted with a CV and covering letter to melaniestrachan@nhs.net

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will exercise professional autonomy and clinical judgement in delivering high quality evidence-based care. You will take a pro rata share of routine and urgent clinical work, duty doctor, on-call and enhanced access commitments Benefits include: Protected administrative time and a commitment to move towards longer consultation times Training practice, with opportunities for GP trainers Daily protected coffee time & regular social events to guard against silo working Competitive remuneration - £11,500k minimum per session with consideration given to experience and generous enhancements for pro rata share of enhanced access Pro rata commitment to duty sessions made manageable by a shared approach Regular mentorship sessions including additional support for newly qualified GPs to build confidence and help embed them in the practice Protected time for learning and regular business, clinical governance, clinical effectiveness and primary health care team meetings Opportunity to be involved in specific care areas, including weekly cover of on site residential/nursing home Future career development opportunities if this led to a permanent position, including GP training, care home medicine, PCN involvement, development of specialist interests, partnership