Locum General Practitioner GP

Locum Ready; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a GMC-registered General Practitioner to cover sessions at a GP practice in Blackpool, England. This flexible locum role offers ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions with a supportive team and clear clinical workflows.

You will manage routine and urgent consultations, provide continuity of care and work within robust administrative processes. EMIS or SystmOne experience is advantageous, with appropriate indemnity and DBS in place.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Running routine 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.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

GP registration

Education

Medical degree (UK GP)

Tools

EMIS

SystmOne

Job description

Locum Ready is looking for a Locum General Practitioner to work for a GP practice in Blackpool. 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

Locum Ready specialises in recruiting for every primary care role across the UK, including GPs, ANPs, ACPs, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacists and multidisciplinary practice staff.

We offer reliable, flexible locum and permanent positions to match your availability, skills and long-term goals–ranging from one-off sessions to consistent long-term placements.