3 month fixed locum GP - £700 - £800 Per day

Royal College of General Practitioners; England; Remote; GBP 129,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Braemar Medical is assisting a GP surgery in East Sussex to recruit a Salaried/Locum General Practitioner. The role offers 6–8 sessions per week with flexible working patterns and a day rate of £700–£800.

The contract is initially for 3 months with potential for extension based on service needs. The practice provides high-quality patient-centred care with strong clinical support and a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified General Practitioner
• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
• No restrictions on GMC registration
• Inclusion on the NHS England Performers List
• Eligible to practise independently as a GP in the UK
• Minimum 3 years' experience working as a GP in the UK
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach
• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face, telephone and remote GP consultations.
• Assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Conduct physical examinations and health assessments where clinically appropriate.
• Develop appropriate treatment and management plans.
• Prescribe medications safely in accordance with relevant guidance.
• Provide preventative healthcare and patient education.
• Manage long-term conditions including diabetes, asthma and hypertension.
• Request, review and interpret appropriate diagnostic investigations.
• Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and other healthcare services.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
• Provide continuity of care for patients where appropriate.
• Support patients with mental health and lifestyle-related needs.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical meetings, governance and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to the delivery of enhanced services.
• Support the practice in achieving high-quality clinical outcomes.

Job description

Locum General Practitioner (GP) – 6 to 8 Sessions per Week Location: Locally in East Sussex Sessions: 6–8

• Sessions per Week Contract: Salaried / Permanent Working Pattern: Flexible sessions available
• dayrate -£700 - £800 Per day
• 3 Months Contract

Exciting Opportunity for a locum GP – Excellent Work-Life Balance Braemar Medical is currently working with one of our valued GP surgery clients to recruit a Salaried General Practitioner to join their friendly, supportive and forward-thinking practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified GP or an experienced GP looking for a new challenge, improved work-life balance and a supportive working environment.

The practice is based locally in East Sussex and provides high-quality, patient-centred care to the local community.

Why Join This Practice?

• 6–8 sessions per week
• Flexible working arrangements
• Sessions can be discussed around the successful candidate
• Manageable GP workload
• Minimal administrative responsibilities
• Very limited home visits
• Dedicated Visiting ANPs supporting home visits
• Dedicated Admin GP support
• Experienced administrative and reception team
• Strong multidisciplinary team ARRS clinical support
• Extended access appointments
• Excellent clinical support
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Strong focus on clinician wellbeing and work-life balance

Main Duties of the Role

The successful candidate will provide a broad range of GP services, working collaboratively with the wider clinical and administrative team.

Sessions will include a combination of face-to-face and telephone consultations, with the opportunity for some remote working.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face, telephone and remote GP consultations.
• Assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Conduct physical examinations and health assessments where clinically appropriate.
• Develop appropriate treatment and management plans.
• Prescribe medications safely in accordance with relevant guidance.
• Provide preventative healthcare and patient education.
• Manage long-term conditions including diabetes, asthma and hypertension.
• Request, review and interpret appropriate diagnostic investigations.
• Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and other healthcare services. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
• Provide continuity of care for patients where appropriate.
• Support patients with mental health and lifestyle-related needs.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical meetings, governance and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to the delivery of enhanced services.
• Support the practice in achieving high-quality clinical outcomes.

About the Practice

Our client is a well-established, patient-focused GP surgery located locally in East Sussex.

The practice is committed to providing high-quality primary care while ensuring that clinicians have the appropriate support to deliver safe and effective patient care.

The practice has a strong multidisciplinary team, including:

• Experienced GPs
• Nurse Prescribers
• Practice Nurses
• Visiting Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs)
• Clinical Pharmacist
• Pharmacy Technician
• First Contact Physiotherapist
• Mental Health Practitioner
• Social Prescriber
• Experienced administrative and reception teams

The practice also provides a range of enhanced services and benefits from strong support through its wider Primary Care Network.

Working Environment

The practice places a strong emphasis on:

• Patient-centred care
• Clinician wellbeing
• Teamwork
• Professional development
• Quality improvement
• Effective workload management
• Innovation within Primary Care

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become part of a supportive team where clinical expertise is valued and professional development is encouraged.

Person Specification

Essential

• Fully qualified General Practitioner.
• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise.
• No restrictions on GMC registration.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Performers List.
• Eligible to practise independently as a GP in the UK.
• Minimum 3 years' experience working as a GP in the UK.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach.
• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Desirable

• MRCGP.
• Experience working within UK General Practice.
• Experience managing long-term conditions.
• Experience with QOF and Enhanced Services.
• Interest in developing a specialist clinical interest.
• Experience contributing to clinical governance or quality improvement.

DBS Requirement

The successful candidate will be required to complete the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, in accordance with the relevant requirements for the role.