Maternity Locum General Practitioner

The closing date is 30 January 2026.

Balsall Common and Meriden Group Practice is a semi‑rural practice set in the leafy part of Coventry, close to the NEC. The practice serves more than 13 000 patients with 3 partners and 6 salaried GPs.

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic GPs to join our growing multidisciplinary team. We value patient‑centred continuity of care, no duty‑doctor system, and your contract would include only core GMS hours.

• 9 inclusive and supportive GP colleagues
• Multidisciplinary team on site including nurse prescribers, paramedics and first‑contact physiotherapists
• CQC rating good in all areas
• High QOF achievement and local targets
• Community team on site together with district nurses, MSK physiotherapists and other services (hearing care, AAA clinic)
• Regular practice and clinical meetings
• External educational speakers and 1 week study leave
• Free staff car park and secure cycle parking, Berkswell station nearby

For further information please contact the Practice Manager:

Part‑time Maternity Locum GP role. We are looking for applicants who can start ASAP, though we are willing to wait for the right candidate.

We are a semi‑rural practice based in leafy Balsall Common and Meriden. We offer healthcare to over 13 000 patients across two sites. The practice currently consists of 3 GP partners, 6 salaried GPs, trainee registrars and 4 registered nurses, alongside reception and administrative staff.

• High QOF achievement
• Training practice
• Community team co‑located on site
• Additional services offered: family planning, minor surgery and dermatology

• Degree in Medicine
• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• Registered on Solihull PCT performers list
• MRGCP
• Obstetrics
• Minor Surgery
• Contraception

• Evidence of team working
• Evidence of working independently
• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Evidence of computer skills
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of GP appraisal in last 12 months
• Knowledge of GMS contract
• Full driving licence and possession of a car
• Knowledge of System One medical system

• Experience of General Practitioner work

• Tolerant and non‑judgemental
• Able to handle conflict and stress
• Sense of judgement
• Professional commitment
• Flexible and reliable
• Willingness to adapt to change
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Commitment to the organisation and its objectives

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.