GP Locum (Maternity cover)

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced General Practitioner to provide maternity leave cover for four sessions per week on Mondays and Thursdays, commencing November 24th 2025 through to December 2026.

The successful candidate will join our friendly and supportive practice team, delivering high-quality primary care services to our registered patient population. Responsibilities will include routine GP consultations, clinical administration, prescription management, and participation in practice meetings where appropriate.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated GP to work within a well-organised and collaborative environment, ensuring continuity of care for patients during the maternity leave period.

Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Locum GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the PMS contract
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• On a rotational basis, undertake triage and duty doctor roles
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas)
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
• Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
• Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times