Maternity Cover - GP

Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed GP to join our friendly and supportive team at Woodley Centre Surgery on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover.

The role offers 6 sessions per week across three days, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, providing an attractive and consistent working pattern. The salary is £11,000 per session per annum (£66,000 per annum for 6 sessions), in line with our existing salaried GP team.

You will work as an integral part of our clinical team, providing high-quality, patient-centred care and contributing to the day-to-day delivery of general practice. We are looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively and would like to become part of the practice team for the duration of the maternity cover.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred general medical services as part of our established multidisciplinary practice team. Duties will include face-to-face, telephone and online consultations, assessment and management of acute and long-term conditions, prescribing, referrals, reviewing investigation results and completing associated clinical administration.

The postholder will maintain accurate clinical records, contribute to continuity of care and work collaboratively with our GP, nursing, clinical and Care Navigation teams. They will also participate in clinical governance, safeguarding and other practice activities appropriate to a salaried GP role.

About us
Woodley Centre Surgery is a modern, well-equipped practice located in the vibrant town of Woodley, with excellent transport links to Reading and the wider Thames Valley.

We are an established training practice comprising of two surgeries. We are providing medical services to a list of 13700 patients across the two sites, with a multi-disciplinary team of GPs, Paramedic, PNs, Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians, HCAs, Health and Well-Being team and a supportive non-clinical team.

Details
Date posted: 21 October 2026
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A0230-26-0007
Closing date: 30 November 2026

Job responsibilities

• Patient Consultations: Conducting thorough consultations, including taking medical histories, examining patients physically, and addressing their concerns.
• Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions, prescribing medications, and recommending appropriate treatments.
• Chronic Disease Management: Providing ongoing care and support for patients with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, heart disease, and asthma.
• Continuing Professional Development: Keeping up-to-date with medical advancements and best practices.
• Emergency Response: Responding to medical emergencies within the practice setting.

Practice Highlights

• GMS contract, EMIS Web clinical system
• Approx. 13,850 patients
• Excellent nursing, administrative and clinical support
• High QOF achievement
• On-site pharmacy and access to PCN support services (First Contact Physio, Pharmacists, Social Prescribers)
• Active member of Wokingham North PCN

We promote a culture of respect, development, and teamwork, and offer mentorship for newly qualified GPs and opportunities to get involved in PCN.

Person Specification
Essential

• Relevant experience in primary care, including managing diverse health needs.
• Qualifications including: MRCGP, or equivalent, as well as full GMC registration.

Desirable

• EMIS knowledge

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Woodley Centre Surgery
Address: 6 Headley Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4JA
Employer's website: https://www.woodleycentresurgery.co.uk/
Questions about the job: Practice Manager, James Cook, james.cook28@nhs.net