Locum GPNHS

Job summary

Railway Medical Group is seeking an experienced Locum GP to join our friendly and supportive practice team in Blyth, Northumberland, for a temporary placement from February to April 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated GP looking for a consistent three-day working week within a well-established practice.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality patient care through face-to-face and telephone consultations, alongside one home visit per day. You will work collaboratively with our experienced clinical and administrative teams to ensure patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care.

Practice: Railway Medical Group

Location: Gatacre St, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1HD

Partners: Drs Nicola Shiell, Grace Watts, Alex Van Den Bos, Rebecca Cross, Emma Stewart, Pepper Atkinson, Mr C Watson

Position: Locum General Practitioner (GP)

Contract Duration: Week commencing 22nd February 2027 Friday 16th April 2027

Working Days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday each week

Sessions: 6 sessions per week (2 sessions per day)

Daily Workload: 12 face-to-face appointments, 2 telephone consultation slots and 1 home visit

Main duties of the job

• Conduct 12 face-to-face appointments per morning and afternoon clinic.
• Manage 2 telephone consultation slots per session, including follow-up calls regarding results and other patient queries.
• Complete 1 home visit per working day.
• Undertake associated clinical administration, including test requests, medication queries and referral letters, within allocated sessions.
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to GMC guidance, practice policies and professional standards.

Hours & Remuneration

• Working days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
• Sessions: 6 sessions per week (2 sessions per day).
• Working hours: Full working days, with start and finish times negotiable.
• Daily rate: £650 plus pension contribution, or £715 for GPs exempt from pension contributions.
• Additional hours: By prior agreement, paid at a mutually agreed rate.

Job description

Main Duties of the Job

Conduct 12 face-to-face appointments per morning and afternoon clinic

Manage 2 telephone follow-up slots per clinic session (to phone patients re results etc.)

Complete 1 home visit per working day

Complete associated administration (test ordering, medication queries, referral letters) within the session

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to GMC and practice professional standards

Hours & Remuneration

Full working days on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday each week

Daily rate: £650 plus pension contribution (£715 if exempt)

Additional hours by prior agreement, paid at a mutually agreed rate

Self-employed contractor status (no paid leave or statutory benefits)

Requirements

Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Membership of a Medical Defence Organisation

On the Primary Medical Services Performers List

Up-to-date DBS check (or equivalent via Performers List)

Ability to work independently and follow practice protocols

Commitment to providing excellent patient care and cooperating with investigations or complaints as required

About us

Railway Medical Group is a key healthcare provider in Blyth, Southeast Northumberland, serving over 27,300 patients across a diverse community. Our broad patient base offers rich opportunities for learning and specialising in various areas of medicine.

Our team is made up of a diverse range of clinical and non-clinical professionals who work together to provide holistic patient care. We are proud to include Paramedics, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, CPNs, ANPs, Care Navigators, Social Prescribers, Orthopaedic Practitioners, Practice Nurses, HCAs, and GPs, all supported by a dedicated administrative and management team. Together, we are committed to placing patients at the centre of everything we do.

What We Offer:

• A commitment to education and development as a teaching and learning practice
• A comprehensive Induction Program, offering time in each department to understand our team and workflow
• A competitive salary
• A strong focus on promoting and supporting health and wellbeing within the practice
• A positive workplace culture grounded in core values and supportive behaviours
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

Joining Railway Medical Group means becoming part of a team that values growth, collaboration, and compassionate care.