Locum General Practitioner GP

Locum Ready; Braintree; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a GMC-registered General Practitioner to work with a GP practice in Braintree. The role offers flexible sessions within a supportive primary care environment with clear daily workflows.

You will manage varied caseloads, provide high-quality patient assessments and ensure continuity where required, supported by strong administrative processes and teamwork.

Qualifications

• GMC-registered GP required.
• Active inclusion on NHS Performers List.
• Recent UK primary care experience required.
• Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills.
• Familiarity with EMIS, SystmOne or similar systems.
• Valid indemnity and Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Running routine GP clinics (ad-hoc or regular sessions).
• Managing acute presentations and complex cases.
• Providing telephone consultations and triage as part of daily workflow.
• Reviewing investigations, results and medication queries.
• Prescribing safely and appropriately.

Skills

GMC-registered GP

NHS Performers List

UK primary care experience

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

EMIS/SystmOne familiarity

Indemnity

Job description

Locum Ready is looking for a Locum General Practitioner to work for a GP practice in Braintree. This role is well-suited to GPs seeking flexible, well-organised sessions within a supportive primary care environment that offers a clear structure for daily clinical work.

You will manage a varied caseload, deliver high-quality patient assessments and provide continuity where required. The practice offers strong administrative support, established clinical workflows and a team-focused approach to patient care, ensuring efficient and manageable session delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Running routine and urgent GP clinics
• Managing acute presentations and complex cases
• Providing telephone consultations and triage as part of daily workflow
• Reviewing investigations, results and medication queries
• Prescribing safely and appropriately
• Documenting consultations clearly using the clinical system
• Supporting the practice with clinical actions and follow-up tasks

Requirements

• GMC-registered General Practitioner
• Active inclusion on the NHS Performers List
• Recent UK primary care experience
• Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills
• Familiarity with EMIS, SystmOne or similar systems
• Valid indemnity and Enhanced DBS

Working Pattern

• Ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions
• Full-day or half-day availability
• Ongoing bookings with potential for long-term arrangements