Hastings & Rother Healthcare

Salaried GP - Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
The closing date is 04 December 2026

Job summary
We care for around 26,000 patients across St Leonards-on-Sea and Hastings. You will work a structured clinical day with protected breaks, catch-up slots and dedicated admin time, supported by regular clinical supervision and a friendly MDT.

Main duties of the job
Your week at a glance

• 6 - 8 Sessions per week
• 15-minute appointments
• Cap: 15 contacts per session
• No on-call; home visits: Low
• Protected CPD: 10 percent of weekly hours plus 5 days study leave pro rata
• 30 days AL plus 8 BH (FTE)
• Indemnity included
• BMA model contract
• System: EMIS Web
• MDT: ANPs, ACPs, Clinical Pharmacists, PAs, Paramedics, MSK FCP, MHP
• Admin support: Dedicated document/admin team

What you'll do Patient-facing

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centred GP care across acute, chronic and preventive needs
• Consult in person or by telephone
• Participate in clinical decision-making, triage, and referrals
• Engage in quality improvement and clinical governance activities as part of our team ethos
• Home visits as required
• Care or Nursing home ward rounds with support from Enhanced Care Team

What you'll do Non-patient-facing

• Clinical admin and governance: results handling, correspondence, documentation, audit, QI, and practice meetings
• Specialist area time: develop a focus aligned to service needs

About us
Package and support

• Workload clarity: structured day with protected daily break, catch-ups and admin time
• Development: regular clinical supervision, appraisal and study time; inclusive employer with strong safeguarding culture
• Benefits: pounds per session (DOE) plus NHS pension; annual leave: 6 weeks plus 1 week study (pro-rata); indemnity fees paid

Possibility of a permanent post at the end of the fixed term
Systems: EMIS (desirable)

What you'll bring

• Full, unrestricted GMC (GP Register) and on the English National Performers List; strong communication and team ethos
• A passion for healthcare and evidence-based, person-centred care

Interested?
Informal chat or visit welcome. Steve Boxwell, Business Partner: steve.boxwell@nhs.net

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Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £13,384 a session
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: A3728-26-0022

Job locations
Hastings Old Town Surgery, Rock-a-nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3DW, United Kingdom
Marlborough House 19-21, Warrior Square, St. Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex, TN37 6BG, United Kingdom
Churchwood Surgery, Tilebarn Road, St. Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex, TN38 9PA, United Kingdom

Job description
As a Salaried GP you will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. You will be responsible for face to face and telephone consultations with patients presenting with a wide range of minor illness, urgent and same day requests for treatment and chronic disease management. You will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. You may also be required to complete home visits.

You will need to demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills. You will need to prioritise and triage the needs of the patients accordingly making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner.

*Please see link for full job description

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: MRCGP preferred for those completing their GP training before August 2007

Knowledge and skills
Essential:

• Knowledge of the NHS and understanding of clinical governance
• Able to work under pressure and within an ever-changing environment
• The ability to communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work flexibly as part of a team
• Good organisational skills
• Confident and effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Understand and have a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity
• Manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• Work confidently and accurately with data and information to present an accurate picture of analysis
• Use a methodical working approach and meet deadlines
• Be able to work under pressure and have clear systems or strategies in order to prioritise workload

Desirable:

• Knowledge of EMIS

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: Hastings & Rother Healthcare
Address: Hastings Old Town Surgery, Rock-a-nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3DW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://hastingsandrother.healthcare/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Business Partner, Steve Boxwell, steve.boxwell@nhs.net

Supporting documents
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