Primary Care Careers
Locum GP
The closing date is 13 December 2026

Job summary
The Knares Medical Practice is looking for a locum remote GP to join their busy practice, one full day (10am - 5pm) a week. Working as part of our multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to support and care for a diverse patient group. The role will include all general duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Main duties of the job

• Undertaking a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone 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 medical problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the organisation;
• Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems;
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness;
• Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols;
• Providing health education;
• Recording clear consultation notes to agreed standards;
• Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements;
• Delivering enhanced services;
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions;
• All general duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

About us
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly and supportive team.

At The Knares Medical Practice, working in partnership with West Basildon Primary Care Network (PCN), we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality patient care while creating a positive and welcoming working environment for our staff.

What We Offer:

• Free on-site parking
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Friendly, supportive, and experienced team
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Collaborative working within a progressive PCN
• A rewarding role making a real difference to our local community

If you are passionate about healthcare and enjoy working as part of a team, we would love to hear from you.

The Knares Medical Practice is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £55 to £65 an hour
Contract: Locum
Duration: 2 years
Working pattern: Part-time, Home or remote working
Reference number: 30175
Job locations: 93 The Knares, Lee Chapel South, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5SB, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
• Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
• Be on the NHSE medical performers list

Experience

• Good understanding and experience of chronic disease management, and primary prevention and screening services;
• Ability to take responsibility for your own career development, learning and performance and are responsible for ensuring that all your mandatory training is in date;
• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies and guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety;
• Commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a confidential manner.

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: Primary Care Careers
Address: 93 The Knares, Lee Chapel South, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5SB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Team, The Knares Medical Practice, enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk, 01206918760

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