Locum GP

The Methodist Church in Britain; Branston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Branston & Heighington Family Practice in the United Kingdom is seeking a six‑month locum GP to provide primary care within a semi‑rural setting. The role focuses on continuity of care, autonomous practice, and managing long‑term conditions in a busy population.

The post includes rotational telephone triage, duty doctor work, out‑of‑hours cover, and mentoring other clinicians. GMC registration and National Performers List status are required, with JCPTGP or CCT as acceptable qualifications.

Qualifications

• UK General Medical Council registration and entitlement to work in the UK.
• Royal College of General Practitioners membership (MRCGP).
• JCPTGP or completing a CCT as GP.
• Good standing with relevant licencing authorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medical care to the practice population to the primary care contract standard.
• Clinically assess patients, plan care, and refer to services promptly.
• Manage long‑term conditions and support healthy lifestyles.

Skills

GP qualification

MRCGP

JCPTGP or CCT

Education

GMC registration

MRCGP member

Job description

A six-month locum GP post at Branston & Heighington Family Practice, a semi-rural surgery with a strong focus on continuity of care. The GP works as an autonomous practitioner, providing primary care to the practice population, managing long-term conditions and handling urgent and complex presentations. The post also involves rotational telephone triage, duty doctor work and out-of-hours cover, along with supporting and mentoring other healthcare professionals. Full GMC registration, National Performers List registration and a CCT or JCPTGP are required.

What the job involves

• Deliver medical care to the practice population to the primary care contract standard
• Clinically assess patients, plan their care and refer to other services in a timely way
• Manage long-term conditions and support patients to adopt healthy lifestyles
• Prioritise and respond to complex, urgent and emergency presentations
• Prescribe generically and review medications under NICE and local guidance
• Undertake telephone triage and duty doctor work on a rotational basis
• Complete administration promptly, including referrals and repeat prescriptions
• Conduct home visits and out-of-hours duties as agreed
• Support, mentor and supervise other healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with good practice and guidance
• Take part in clinical governance, audit, appraisal and revalidation
• Work to safeguarding policies for adults and children

Qualifications

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• JCPTGP or CCT

Registration & licences

• National Performers List registration
• Full GMC registration