About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Locum GP to join our team on a regular weekly basis, providing maternity cover within a well-established and forward-thinking practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who values continuity, autonomy, and collaborative working within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.
The successful candidate will operate as an autonomous practitioner, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our practice population while working within contractual frameworks. In addition to routine clinical responsibilities, there is an expectation to engage with practice workflow, supporting safe and efficient patient access through our total triage model.
You will be part of a cohesive and progressive team, contributing to the ongoing development and effective management of the practice. The role offers the opportunity to lead by example, fostering a positive and inclusive team culture, and working in alignment with GMC Good Medical Practice standards.
This position also provides scope to support the wider clinical workforce through mentorship and supervision, making a meaningful contribution to workforce development and clinical excellence across the organisation.
We are looking for a GP who is adaptable, team-oriented, and committed to delivering high standards of care, while embracing innovation and continuous improvement in primary care delivery.
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality, patient-centred care across routine and urgent appointments; assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of conditions; prescribe safely; maintain accurate clinical records; and collaborate with the wider practice team. Adapt quickly to different systems and workflows while ensuring continuity, efficiency, and compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
About us
We are a friendly team of clinical and administrative staff, operating from sites in Hook and Hartley Wintney, providing care to over 18,000 patients.We continually strive to improve work processes which deliver healthcare with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement where everyone counts, and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Locum GP to join our dual site practices, providing high-quality, patient-centred care in a fast-paced primary care environment. This role is ideal for an experienced GP who thrives in dynamic settings and can quickly integrate into different practice teams and systems.
The successful candidate will deliver comprehensive medical care to a diverse patient population, managing both acute and chronic conditions through face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations. You will be responsible for conducting thorough clinical assessments, making accurate diagnoses, and implementing effective management plans in line with current clinical guidelines and best practice.
A key aspect of the role involves safe and effective prescribing, including medication reviews and reconciliation, while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety and clinical governance. You will also be expected to identify safeguarding concerns, escalate appropriately, and contribute to the overall wellbeing of patients.
As a Locum GP, you will maintain clear, accurate, and contemporaneous clinical records using a variety of electronic patient record systems. The ability to quickly adapt to different IT systems and practice protocols is essential. You will also manage administrative tasks efficiently, including reviewing test results, processing referrals, completing medical reports, and handling correspondence in a timely manner.
Collaboration is central to this role. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams including nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and administrative staff to ensure coordinated and continuous patient care. Strong communication skills are essential, both in interactions with patients and when liaising with colleagues and external healthcare providers.
The role requires a proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to manage varying workloads and appointment structures across different practices. You should be confident working independently while also contributing positively to team environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality, patient-focused consultations across a range of clinical needs
Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and long-term medical conditions
Prescribe medications safely and in accordance with guidelines
Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records
Review laboratory results and take appropriate action
Process referrals to secondary care and other services
Manage clinical correspondence and administrative duties
Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns
Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Adapt quickly to different clinical systems and practice procedures
Requirements:
Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise
Inclusion on the GP Register
Up-to-date knowledge of UK clinical guidelines and best practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and adapt to new environments
Strong organisational and time management skills
Commitment to high standards of patient care and confidentiality
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC registration England Conforms to the National Performers List and is able to perform any such service as detailed within Regulation 24 of the National Health Service (Performers Lists) (England) Regulations 2013. Appropriate defence indemnity Evidence of current validation Evidence of last appraisal Eligibility to practice in the UK independently Minimum of two years as a GP Experience of providing home visits Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice General understanding of the primary care contract An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis
Desirable
General understanding of the primary care contract An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners Knowledge of health promotion strategies Experience of medicines management Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced service
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 Whitewater Health
Address Reading Road
Hook
Hampshire
RG27 9ED
Employer's website https://www.hooksurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)