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Locum GP

The closing date is 03 September 2025

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Job summary

How would you like to join us as a locum GP for 1 year to cover maternity leave? Tiptree Medical Centre are looking to welcome a GP to their team for 4-6 sessions with working days to include a Monday or a Friday. The role will covermaternity leave starting in October.

We are a friendly, busy and innovative GMS practice in north-east Essex where work-life balance is not just a buzzword. We are offering a very competitive rate of pay.

Main duties of the job

The team comprise of two friendly, supportive partners and 6 salaried GPs. We have an excellent nursing team with specialist skills in diabetes, asthma and COPD, 4 advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs), 3 practice nurses, 2 HCAs, 1associate practitioner, 2 clinical pharmacists and 1 pharmacy technician.

About us

We are a semi-rural practice of approximately 12,000 patients in Tiptree, North-East Essex, the jam-making capital of the universe. We are in an ideal location close to Englands oldest town, Colchester, with nearby rail links direct to London and easy access to the beautiful east coast and constable country.

We pride ourselves on being relaxed, family-friendly and flexible working patterns. We do not have any nursing home commitments and have a wonderful ANP who manages our patients palliative care needs and home visits. We have active interests in minor surgery, womens health, mental health and pride ourselves at delivering excellent CPD. We actively encourage the pursuit of areas of personal clinical interest for the benefit of our patients and mutual CPD opportunities. We are a training practice for medical and nursing students.

We use ANIMA total triage, embracing new ways of working whilst striving to maintain the family doctor traditions.

In summary, we comprise:

  • A modern purpose-built building in the centre of the village
  • High QOF achievement
  • Good CQC rating
  • Educational events and in-house clinical meetings

Details

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience - competitive

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

28868

Job locations

Church Road

Tiptree

Essex

CO5 0HB


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully qualified GP with GMC registration.
  • Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate).
  • Be on the NHSE medical performers list.

Experience

Essential

  • Good understanding and experience of chronic disease management, and primary prevention and screening services.
  • Ability to take responsibility for your own career development, learning and performance and are responsible for ensuring that all your mandatory training is in date.
  • Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies and guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.
  • Commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a confidential manner.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully qualified GP with GMC registration.
  • Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate).
  • Be on the NHSE medical performers list.

Experience

Essential

  • Good understanding and experience of chronic disease management, and primary prevention and screening services.
  • Ability to take responsibility for your own career development, learning and performance and are responsible for ensuring that all your mandatory training is in date.
  • Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies and guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.
  • Commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a confidential manner.

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

Church Road

Tiptree

Essex

CO5 0HB


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Church Road

Tiptree

Essex

CO5 0HB


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Tiptree Medical Centre

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience - competitive

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

28868

Job locations

Church Road

Tiptree

Essex

CO5 0HB


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