Locum General Practitioner GP

Locum Ready; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a GMC-registered General Practitioner to work in a Wallsend GP practice. The role offers ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions with full-day or half-day availability, enabling flexible rostering within a well-supported primary care environment.

You will manage a varied caseload, perform patient assessments, provide continuity where needed, and benefit from established clinical workflows and administrative support to ensure efficient session delivery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Run routine GP clinics and manage urgent presentations.
• Provide telephone triage and virtual consultations.
• Review investigations, results and medication queries.
• Prescribe safely and document consultations in the clinical system.
• Support the practice with follow-up tasks.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Tools

EMIS

SystmOne

Job description

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