Locum Gp

We are seeking experienced and dedicated General Practitioners (GPs) to provide high-quality patient care across GP practices and Out-of-Hours services. The successful candidate should be confident working independently…

Pay rate £70 – £105/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 22 September 2026

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About this job

We are seeking experienced and dedicated General Practitioners (GPs) to provide high-quality patient care across GP practices and Out-of-Hours services. The successful candidate should be confident working independently in busy clinical environments and be willing to travel and work across multiple sites as required.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide comprehensive GP and Out-of-Hours medical care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients.

* Manage a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions across different age groups.

* Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations, including appropriate triage and referrals.

* Maintain accurate and timely electronic patient records and clinical documentation.

* Demonstrate hands-on experience with clinical systems, including SystmOne, Adastra, and other GP/Out-of-Hours patient management systems.

* Prescribe medication safely and appropriately in line with relevant clinical guidelines.

* Refer patients to secondary care, emergency services, or other healthcare professionals when clinically appropriate.

* Work effectively with nurses, healthcare assistants, administrative teams, and other multidisciplinary professionals.

* Follow all applicable clinical governance, safeguarding, confidentiality, infection control, and patient safety procedures.

* Be flexible and willing to work across multiple sites, including evenings, weekends, nights, and Out-of-Hours shifts where required.

Essential Requirements

* Valid medical qualification and appropriate professional registration/licence to practise.

* Relevant experience working as a GP, preferably including GP Out-of-Hours/Urgent Care.

* Strong hands-on working knowledge of SystmOne, Adastra, and similar clinical systems.

* Excellent clinical decision-making, communication, and patient-care skills.

* Ability to work independently and effectively in fast-paced environments.

* Flexibility to travel between and work at multiple locations/sites.

* Valid right to work and completion of all relevant employment and compliance checks

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