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Jobs at Stanford Medical Centre
Current Vacancies
GP Locum – Maternity Cover
6 sessions per week | 12-month fixed-term locum | Starting February 2027
Join a supportive, forward-thinking practice where you can thrive
Are you a GP looking for a friendly, well-organised practice where you can deliver high-quality patient care and feel genuinely supported by your colleagues?
Stanford Medical Centre is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic GP to join our established team for 12 months, covering maternity leave from February 2027.
We are a well-respected, high-performing training practice with an excellent local reputation and a strong commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to our patients. Our values of Accountability, Kindness and Teamwork underpin everything we do, creating a positive working environment where colleagues support one another and work together to deliver the best possible care.
We welcome applications from GPs at all stages of their careers, whether you are an experienced GP or recently qualified and looking to develop your skills within a supportive and collaborative team.
Why join Stanford Medical Centre?
We believe great patient care starts with a great team. Our GPs are supported by an experienced and approachable clinical, administrative and management team, allowing us to work collaboratively and maintain a high standard of care.
What makes us a great place to work?
- A supportive team culture: Work alongside seven GP partners, four salaried GPs and a dedicated multidisciplinary team who value collaboration and mutual support.
- A well-established training practice: Join a practice committed to learning, professional development and evidence-based medicine.
- A strong multidisciplinary approach: Benefit from the expertise of our nursing team, clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technician, first contact physiotherapists, mental health practitioner and social prescriber.
- Excellent practice support: Our friendly reception, administrative and practice management teams help ensure the practice runs smoothly and clinicians are well supported.
- Varied and rewarding clinical work: Deliver personalised care to a diverse patient population in a suburban setting, with a balance of face-to-face and telephone consultations.
- A commitment to comprehensive patient care: Work alongside our wider Primary Care Network, including its dedicated Enhanced Care Home and Frailty Team.
About the practice
Stanford Medical Centre is a high-performing General Medical Services (GMS) practice using EMIS Web. We operate from our main surgery and two branch sites and are proud of our reputation for delivering accessible, high-quality care to our local community.
Our established clinical team includes:
- Seven GP partners and four salaried GPs
- Five experienced practice nurses, one healthcare assistant and one phlebotomist
- Three clinical pharmacists and one pharmacy technician
- Two First Contact Practitioners (Physios)
- A mental health practitioner and social prescriber
- A dedicated and well-organised practice management and administrative team
As a training practice, we value shared learning, clinical excellence and the development of both individuals and the wider team.
About the role
This is an opportunity to join a stable, supportive practice for a 12-month maternity cover period, working six sessions per week across Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
The role offers a varied and manageable clinical workload, with approximately 12 patient contacts per session. Consultations are predominantly face-to-face, with some telephone appointments. GPs also participate in the practice triage duty system and provide continuity of care as a named GP for their patient list.
Working arrangements
- Sessions: 6 per week
- Working days: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Duration: 12 months
- Start date: February 2027
- Workload: Approximately 12 patient contacts per session
- Consultations: Mainly face-to-face, with some telephone consultations
- Additional duties: Participation in the triage duty system and named GP responsibilities
- BMA contract for annual leave, study leave
- Competitive salary based on experience
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a GP who is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care and who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.
You will share our values of accountability, kindness and teamwork, communicate effectively with patients and colleagues, and contribute positively to the life of the practice.
We welcome applications from both experienced GPs and recently qualified GPs who are looking for a supportive environment in which to practise and grow.
Interested in joining us?
If you are looking for a welcoming practice with an excellent local reputation, a strong multidisciplinary team and a genuine commitment to high-quality patient care, we would love to hear from you.
Join Stanford Medical Centre and become part of a team that values its people as much as its patients.
To find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch with the practice.