Locum GP (Maternity Cover)

NHS Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training GPST1/GPST3

Job summary

Path House Medical Practice in Kirkcaldy is seeking a GP locum for a fixed-term maternity cover starting January 2027 for 12 months. The role requires flexibility with a 6-session week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday) and the ability to manage a busy urban practice.

The practice has 12 GPs and a supportive team including ANPs, pharmacists, mental health nurses, and district nurses, with VISION/Docman in use. Training for GPST1/GPST3 is available and a flexible on-call rota is in place.

Qualifications

• GMC registration to practice in the UK.
• Experience in general practice delivery is essential.
• Willing to cover fixed-term maternity locum for 12 months.
• Availability for a 6-session week is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine GP care across 6 sessions per week (Tue/Wed/Fri).
• Conduct morning/afternoon appointments and occasional 15-minute slots.
• Perform house visits at lunch if required and participate in on-call duties.
• Contribute to a training practice environment for GPST1/GPST3.

Skills

General practice

6-session availability

Team collaboration

On-call duties

Home visits

Education

GMC GP registration

Tools

VISION / Docman

Job description

From January 2027 for 12 months

6 sessions a week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Path House Medical Practice would like to invite applicants to join this thriving, urban Practice for a fixed term maternity leave cover. Whether you are a new GP starting out on your GP journey or a more experienced GP looking for a new challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Maternity Locum GP position

From January 2027 for 12 months

6 sessions a week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Path House Medical Practice would like to invite applicants to join this thriving, urban Practice for a fixed term maternity leave cover. Whether you are a new GP starting out on your GP journey or a more experienced GP looking for a new challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are a well-established training practice, with a list size of 17,000 patients who pride ourselves on teamwork and quality patient care.

• 12 full and part time GPs
• 10 x 15min F2F or telephone appointments morning and afternoon
• House visit at lunch if required and admin. Rotational on-call duty doctor.
• Training practice for GPST1/GPST3
• VISION / Docman
• MDT on site - ANPs, pharmacy team, mental health nurses and district nurses
• Support from nursing home ANPs

The clinical team is supported by an excellent, experienced managerial and administrative team who are friendly, helpful and above all integral to the smooth running of the Practice. Situated in Kirkcaldy, we are within commutable distance from Edinburgh with many desirable Fife coastal villages also close by.