GP Locum (maternity cover)

Job summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity to a Locum GP for 6 sessions per week to cover a period of maternity leave from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025 inclusive. You will be supported by our friendly team of clinicians; 6 GP partners, 6 salaried GPs and a large nursing team. Our clinical team work closely to support each other, and regular team meetings are supported by the practice where our clinicians can communicate and suggest new and improved ways of working.

Main duties of the job

As a locum GP you will provide NHS general medical services to patients on the Practice list through routine and urgent same day appointments.

Duties include but not limited to: Face to face appointments, telephone triage of patients, covering duty days, home visits when required, telephone appointments, complete all necessary documentation relating to patient care, including referral letters, medical reports, and certification of sickness.

About us

Highcliffe Medical Centre is a forward-thinking training and research practice, supporting 15,000 patients.

Our practice is situated in the beautiful coastal village of Highcliffe-on-sea within walking distance to award-winning beaches and the beautiful grounds of Highcliffe Castle. Dorset is a great place to work for those seeking a wonderful work/life balance.

We pride ourselves on delivering the very best care to our patients, conducting high quality clinical research to help us improve NHS care by finding which treatments work best and a commitment to mentoring and developing our team to enhance our service.