Locum General Practitioner GP

Locum Ready; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Locum Ready in Skelmersdale is seeking a GMC-registered GP for flexible, well-organised sessions in a primary care setting. You will manage a varied caseload and deliver high-quality patient assessments while benefiting from strong administrative support and clear daily workflows.

The role offers ongoing bookings with potential for long-term arrangements, in a supportive team environment. Locum Ready specialises in primary care staffing across the UK.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Running routine GP clinics, including urgent cases.
• 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

GMC-registered

NHS Performers List

UK primary care experience

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

EMIS/SystmOne familiarity

Tools

EMIS/SystmOne

Job description

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

Explore current opportunities at www.locumready.co.uk.