Locum GP

Job summary

We are looking for a qualified GP to work on a Locum basis, to provide us with flexible, sessional clinical support for an estimated period of three months, covering planned gaps in staffing.

You will be experienced in delivering high quality patient care, managing acute and routine presentations, and be able to support the practice clinical team as needed.

You will be experienced in working independently, adapting quickly to different systems, situations and environments, ensuring continuity of care for patients.

This role is estimated to be required for a minimum of three months. There is the possibility following this for to be a further extension, or to become employed on a permanent basis as a part of our Salaried GP team.

It is estimated that you will be required for six sessions per week, but this is negotiable.

Main duties of the job

• Providing high quality clinical care during routine and urgent patient appointments.
• Assessment, diagnosis, and management a wide range of primary care presentations.
• Working independently while also integrating smoothly with the existing practice team.
• Completion of essential clinical documentation, clearly and promptly.
• Supporting on the day demand, such as urgent appointments or home visits.
• Using the practice clinical systems effectively (SystmOne).
• Ensuring patient safety by following appropriate protocols, safeguarding policies, and GMC standards.
• Contributing to effective workload management, adapting to the practices processes and timeframes.
• Communicating professionally with patients, colleagues, and wider multidisciplinary teams.

About us

We are a large, well established GP Practice on the Lincolnshire coast, serving a growing population of over 20,000 patients across our local community.

As a dispensing practice, we provide convenient, integrated care for our rural and semirural patients, supported by an experienced inhouse dispensary team.

As an accredited training practice, we are committed to developing the next generation of GPs. Our clinicians regularly support GP registrars, creating a dynamic environment where education, teamwork, and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do.

Our clinical team includes GPs, Clinical Practitioners, Pharmacists, Nurses, HCAs, working alongside a dedicated administrative and management team, all working together to deliver quality, patient centred care. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, supportive, forward thinking Practice, where staff wellbeing, collaboration, and clinical excellence come first.

Whether you are a newly qualified or an experienced GP looking for a new challenge, in joining us, you will find opportunities to develop your skills, pursue clinical interests, and play a key role in shaping the future of our successful practice.