GP for Maternity Cover
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Shefford Health Centre GP for Maternity Cover
The closing date is 15 December 2026
Job summary
Shefford Health Centre is situated within easy reach of Bedford, Hitchin and Luton, while offering the benefits of a pleasant market-town setting surrounded by beautiful Bedfordshire countryside, including the nearby Pegsdon Hills.
The practice also benefits from convenient access to the M1 and A1(M), with excellent transport links providing easy access to the wider region and London.
Our practice serves a growing patient population of approximately 20,500 patients, and we are committed to maintaining high-quality, patient-centred care while continually developing our services.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and forward-thinking Fixed term contract GP to for maternity cover. The role is for 6 sessions per week, worked across Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. This contract to start at the end of March beginning of April 2027
Main duties of the job
Clinical consultations assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients presenting with acute, chronic and complex conditions, through face-to-face, telephone, video and online consultations.
Prescribing and medication management prescribe safely, review medication, monitor high-risk medicines and respond to medication-related queries.
Long-term condition management contribute to the management of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, mental health and other chronic conditions.
Investigations and results request appropriate blood tests, imaging and other investigations; review results; take appropriate action; and communicate outcomes to patients.
Referrals make appropriate referrals to secondary care, community services and other healthcare professionals, including urgent suspected-cancer pathways where indicated.
- Clinical correspondence
- Urgent and same-day care
- Home visits
- Clinical documentation
- Safeguarding
- Preventive medicine
- QOF and contractual work
- Clinical administration
- Clinical governance Team working
- Meetings and development
- Professional responsibilities
About us
Shefford Health Centre is a modern, purpose-built GP practice located on the edge of the historic market town of Shefford in Central Bedfordshire.
We are a friendly, high-performing and progressive GP training practice, with a strong emphasis on education, professional development and collaborative working. We are also the lead practice for our PCN, providing opportunities to work closely with a broad multidisciplinary team.
Our clinical team includes:
- 5 GP Partners & 6 Salaried GPs
- Paramedic support
- 4 Practice Nurses
- 3 HCAs
- GP Assistants
- Clinical Pharmacists
- Dedicated Medicines Management Team
- Reception and Administrative teams
- Additional PCN multidisciplinary team members
We utilise Rapid Health's AI-supported triage system to help manage demand effectively and support our clinicians in delivering safe and efficient patient care.
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A1899-26-0003
Job locations
The Shefford Health Centre
Robert Lucas Drive
Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG17 5FS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical consultations assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients presenting with acute, chronic and complex conditions, through face-to-face, telephone, video and online consultations.
Prescribing and medication management prescribe safely, review medication, monitor high-risk medicines and respond to medication-related queries.
Long-term condition management contribute to the management of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, mental health and other chronic conditions.
Investigations and results request appropriate blood tests, imaging and other investigations; review results; take appropriate action; and communicate outcomes to patients.
Referrals make appropriate referrals to secondary care, community services and other healthcare professionals, including urgent suspected-cancer pathways where indicated.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical consultations assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients presenting with acute, chronic and complex conditions, through face-to-face, telephone, video and online consultations.
Prescribing and medication management prescribe safely, review medication, monitor high-risk medicines and respond to medication-related queries.
Long-term condition management contribute to the management of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, mental health and other chronic conditions.
Investigations and results request appropriate blood tests, imaging and other investigations; review results; take appropriate action; and communicate outcomes to patients.
Referrals make appropriate referrals to secondary care, community services and other healthcare professionals, including urgent suspected-cancer pathways where indicated.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential criteria
- GMC registration
Desirable
- Interested in Women's Health
- Good knowledge of diabetes or other LTC
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential criteria
- GMC registration
Desirable
- Interested in Women's Health
- Good knowledge of diabetes or other LTC
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).
Additional information
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
Shefford Health Centre
Address
The Shefford Health Centre
Robert Lucas Drive
Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG17 5FS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sheffordhealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Shefford Health Centre
Address
The Shefford Health Centre
Robert Lucas Drive
Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG17 5FS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sheffordhealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Manager
David Roberts
01462547304
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A1899-26-0003
Job locations
The Shefford Health Centre
Robert Lucas Drive
Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG17 5FS
United Kingdom
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