Locum/Salaried GPGP Practice

Job summary

Are you a newly

qualified GP looking to build confidence and experience in a supportive

practice environment? Or an experienced GP seeking a flexible, rewarding

opportunity within a friendly and established team?

Linden Medical Group is

seeking one or more Locums or Salaried GPs to join our practice on a fixed term

basis. This role provides a unique opportunity for newly qualified GPs to

transition confidently into independent practice.

Main duties of the job

For newly qualified GPs, this role is designed to provide:

A supportive environment to build confidence and clinical independence

The opportunity to further develop consultation and decision-making skills

Experience of managing workload and patient demand in a non-training practice

Exposure to the realities of day-to-day general practice

Time to explore what type and size of practice best suits your future career aspirations

Support from an experienced and approachable clinical team

For experienced GPs, the role offers:

The opportunity to work within a welcoming, patient-focused practice

A supportive multidisciplinary team

Flexibility and the chance to contribute to service development

An excellent work-life balance over a fixed-term period

About us

Linden Medical Group is

a well-established practice committed to delivering high-quality patient care

whilst supporting the development and wellbeing of our staff. We pride

ourselves on being friendly, collaborative and forward-thinking, creating an

environment where clinicians can thrive.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

A0883-26-0002

Job locations

Linden Medical Centre

Linden Avenue

Kettering

Northamptonshire

NN15 7NX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:-

In accordance with the agreed Practice

timetable which includes on call, the post-holder will make themselves

available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations,

telephone, video and online consultations and queries, visiting patients at

home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries,

paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion.

Making professional, autonomous

decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred

from other health care workers within the organisation.

Assessing the health care needs of

patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.

Screening patients for disease risk

factors and early signs of illness.

In consultation with patients and in

line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans

for health.

Providing counselling and health

education.

Referring to other care providers as

appropriate.

Recording clear and contemporaneous

consultation notes to agreed standards including Read coding, collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF

and enhanced service requirements.

Prescribing in

accordance with the local Northamptonshire ICB prescribing formulary and guidance (or generically) whenever this is

clinically appropriate

In general the post-holder will be

expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated

with a GP working within primary care.

Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:-

Awareness of and compliance with all

relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data

protection, health and safety.

Contributing to excellent Clinical Governance

within the organisation by involvement in evaluation, audit and clinical

standard setting.

Attending and contributing to training and

events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Active involvement in the clinical

supervision of all clinical colleagues within the practice including GP

Registrars, medical students, nursing and allied health professionals where

appropriate and within your competency.

Supporting the Partnership and Management

team to develop and run the practice where appropriate.

Have access to transport to perform

home visits/other duties as required from the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Full GMC registration

Inclusion on Performers List

MRCGP

Desirable

Educational or Clinical Supervisor

Experience

Essential

Experience in General Practice

Working in and out of hours in Primary care.

Ability to plan and improve the patient journey and patient care.

Personal skills and qualities

Essential

Can communicate clearly and effectively both written and spoken English.

Good time keeping skills

Ability to work in a team

IT skills relevant to General practice.

Able to work in pressured environment.

Awareness of self-development and continued learning.

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

Linden Medical Group

Address

Linden Medical Centre

Linden Avenue

Kettering

Northamptonshire

NN15 7NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lindenmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Linden Medical Group

Address

Linden Medical Centre

Linden Avenue

Kettering

Northamptonshire

NN15 7NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lindenmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)