Maternity GP Locum 2-4 sessions per week

NHS Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated parking

On-site practice pharmacy

Supportive team

Job summary

Newton Port Surgery in Haddington, East Lothian, seeks a locum GP for maternity cover starting December 2026. The role involves 2–4 sessions per week, typically Wednesdays and Fridays, with potential extended hours paid separately.

The practice is small and friendly with a supportive multi-disciplinary team and on-site pharmacy support. We have around 5,600 patients and offer a welcoming, collaborative environment with a central town location and parking.

Qualifications

• Location: Newton Port Surgery, Haddington, East Lothian.
• Role: Locum GP for maternity cover.
• Sessions: 2–4 per week starting December 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide maternity cover for 2–4 GP sessions per week over 3 months.
• Duty doctor commitment to be discussed; typical session includes ~12 face-to-face appointments.
• Handle acute prescription requests and basic patient care; home visits triaged by duty doctor.
• Additional payment for extended hours.

Job description

Newton Port Surgery, Haddington EH41 3NF

Locum GP - Maternity Cover (2-4 Sessions) – Starting December 2026

We are a small, friendly training practice with a list size of approximately 5,600 patients, and we are seeking a locum GP to provide maternity cover for 2 - 4 sessions per week for 3 months, starting December 2026.

Session Requirements

• Wednesdays/Fridays – full day sessions
• Duty doctor commitment to be discussed
• A typical non-duty session includes 12 appointments (mostly face-to-face) plus a small number of acute prescription requests
• Home visits are triaged by the duty doctor
• Additional payment for providing extended hours

About the Practice

• Vision practice based in East Lothian, located in the centre of town, opposite Tesco
• Dedicated parking space provided
• Supportive and welcoming team, with informal daily coffee catch‑ups
• On-site practice pharmacy team, offering excellent multidisciplinary support