Job summary
The Docs are seeking a motivated and patient-focused GP to join our team on a 13-week fixed-term basis (salaried or locum),to provide cover during a planned period of sabbatical leave.

This role offers 6-sessions per week, working Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 4 January 2027 until 2 April 2027.

It represents an excellent opportunity for a GP seeking a short-term position within a well-organised and supportive practice environment, with the potential for further locum or salaried opportunities prior to and beyond the contract period.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:

• Provide routine and urgent GP appointments across 6-sessions per week, both in-person and over the phone
• Deliver safe, effective, evidence-based clinical care
• Manage a broad range of acute and chronic conditions
• Undertake associated clinical administration and results management
• Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team
• Support continuity of care throughout the sabbatical cover period

About us
At The Docs, we are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate primary care for our local community. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, experienced multidisciplinary team, and efficient systems that enable clinicians to focus on providing excellent patient care.

Our practice combines a strong emphasis on continuity of care with an innovative and forward-thinking approach to general practice.

Located in Manchester City Centre, we are a well-established training practice, dedicated to educating and mentoring the next generation of doctors, with a CQC rating of Outstanding.

Job responsibilities
The GP will manage a varied caseload, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a primary care setting.

Responsibilities include consultations, home visits, prescribing, and contributing to the overall clinical and operational functioning of the practice.

Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties

• Conduct in person, telephone and online consultations, home visits, and health assessments
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions
• Prescribe in-line with national and GMMMG recommendations; issue repeat and acute prescriptions
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records
• Develop care plans, provide health education, and refer patients when necessary

Practice Involvement

• Participate in audits, significant event analyses, and quality improvement
• Contribute to the maintenance of electronic health records
• Engage in team meetings, clinical governance, and training events

Compliance & Confidentiality

• Adhere to practice policies on confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding, and prescribing
• Handle patient and practice information with strict confidentiality

Health & Safety / Infection Control

• Maintain a clean, safe working environment
• Follow infection control policies and lead by example in safe practice
• Use PPE appropriately and train others when needed

Equality & Diversity

• Respect the rights, beliefs, and privacy of patients and colleagues
• Deliver care in a non-judgmental, inclusive manner

Professional Development

• Engage in CPD, appraisals, and mandatory training
• Contribute to staff training and peer learning as appropriate

Teamwork & Communication

• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues
• Adapt communication styles for diverse needs

Service Development

• Support implementation of practice policies and new services
• Participate in audits and service evaluations

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GMC registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GP Register
• Inclusion on an NHS Performers List
• Excellent clinical and communication skills
• Commitment to high-quality patient-centred care
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Previous experience in UK General Practice
• Experience of EMIS Web
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

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.

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.