Locum Gp

Nook Surgery; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Nook Surgery in Huddersfield is seeking a Locum GP to work as an autonomous practitioner, delivering high-quality clinical care within the general practice team.

The post involves supporting, mentoring and supervising other healthcare professionals, and contributing to the practice's governance and continuous improvement efforts. This 6-week locum role is part-time and pay is dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified GP with UK GMC registration.
• MRCGP or JCPTGP/CCT.
• National Performers List registration.
• Full GMC Registration.

Responsibilities

• Work as agreed in accordance with the practice timetable.
• Deliver highly effective medical care to the entitled population.
• Provide services commensurate with the primary care contract.
• Undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles when required.
• Support patients and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.

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

Nook Surgery is a GP practice based in Huddersfield, committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred primary care to the local community. The practice delivers comprehensive services designed to support both the immediate and long-term health needs of patients.

Services include routine and urgent appointments, chronic disease management, health promotion and screening, minor illness care, and access to a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. Nook Surgery focuses on compassionate, accessible, and effective care, while continually improving services and working collaboratively with local health partners to meet the needs of its patients.

Details

Date posted: 03 September 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Locum
Duration: 6 weeks
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A4848-26-0000
Job locations: 144 Moor Hill Road, Huddersfield, HD3 3XA, United Kingdom

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

Person Specification

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).

Employer details

Employer name: Nook Surgery
Address: 144 Moor Hill Road, Huddersfield, HD3 3XA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://nooksurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Michaela Sheedy
[e-mail]
07717857098

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.

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