Locum Gp

County Surgery; Northampton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

County Surgery in Northampton seeks a Locum GP to work autonomously, delivering high quality primary care within the practice team. You will provide clinical care under the primary care contract, maintain records, and support the multidisciplinary team.

You must meet UK GMC registration and have MRCGP or JCPTGP/CCT, be on National Performers List, and participate in teaching, mentoring, and out-of-hours duties as required.

Qualifications

• Autonomous practitioner delivering clinical care within a primary care contract.
• Adheres to GMC standards and maintains patient safety and governance.
• Leads by example and mentors other team members.

Responsibilities

• Work as agreed with practice timetable and deliver effective medical care.
• Examine and assess patient needs, referring appropriately.
• Prescribe in line with local and national guidance.
• Manage long-term conditions and promote healthy lifestyles.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and complete administrative tasks.
• Participate in telephone triage and duty doctor duties on rotation.
• Contribute to practice governance, training, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Mentor others

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified GP

MRCGP

JCPTGP or CCT

National Performers List Registration

Full GMC Registration

Job description

Job summary

A Locum GP is required to work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the contract.

Main duties of the job

Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

The role is to support, mentor, and supervise other healthcare professionals within the organisation and be an integral part of the general practice team.

About us

County Surgery is a small, community-focused GP practice located in Northampton, providing personalised and accessible primary care to patients in the local area. As a close-knit practice, we prioritise continuity of care, allowing patients to build trusted relationships with our clinical team.

We offer a full range of general medical services, including routine and same-day appointments, chronic disease management, preventative healthcare, and access to a multidisciplinary team supporting both physical and mental wellbeing. Our practice aims to deliver compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining a welcoming and supportive environment for patients of all ages.

County Surgery remains committed to continuous improvement, embracing best practice, and working collaboratively with local health and community services to meet the evolving needs of our population.

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Locum GP in delivering health services.

• Work as agreed in accordance with the practice timetable
• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly, referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising practice and any other local guidelines
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Support patients to adopt strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
• On an opportune basis, provide health promotion advice
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice, including clinical governance and training
• Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
• Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Support the Partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Conduct home visits as agreed
• Be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
• There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
• Conduct out-of-hours duties as mutually agreed

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• JCPTGP or CCT
• National Performers List Registration
• Full GMC Registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.