General Practitioner; GP Locum

General Practitioner (GP) Locum Out of Hours

We are recruiting General Practitioners to join our established Out of Hours (OOH) service, delivering high-quality urgent primary care within a clinically safe, well-supported environment.

Our service is designed around safe clinical practice, effective triage, and strong multidisciplinary teamwork enabling GPs to focus on delivering excellent patient care with the right systems and support in place.

Structured clinical triage reducing inappropriate workload
Clearly defined escalation pathways and senior clinical support
Experienced multidisciplinary team including advanced practitioners and nurses
Modern digital consultation systems supporting efficient workflows
Strong governance framework prioritising safety and quality of care
Realistic appointment models designed to support safe decision‑making

We recognise that clinician wellbeing and patient safety go hand in hand. Our aim is to provide a working environment where GPs feel confident, supported, and able to practise safely.

• Assess and manage urgent primary care presentations.
• Provide telephone, video, and face‑to‑face consultations.
• Undertake home visits where required.
• Work collaboratively with the wider urgent care team.
• Ensure clear documentation and safe handover of care.

• GMC‑registered GP with licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the NHS GP Performers List.
• Strong clinical judgement and risk assessment skills.
• Experience in urgent care or Out of Hours settings desirable but not essential.

• Flexible sessional working (evenings, nights, weekends, bank holidays).
• Competitive rates.
• Supportive clinical leadership and accessible senior advice.
• Structured governance and peer support.
• Opportunities for portfolio development within urgent care.

Founded in 1997 as a GP Out of Hours service, EBPC is a not‑for‑profit organisation and trusted provider of urgent and primary care. Today, our team of over 400 professionals delivers more than 20 services, providing high‑quality, efficient care designed around patient needs.

Job Title

General Practitioner (GP) Out of Hours Service

Location

Out of Hours Primary Care Service (various bases / remote working where applicable)

Reports To

Clinical Lead / Medical Director / OOH Service Manager

Role Overview

The Out of Hours GP provides high‑quality, safe, and effective urgent primary care to patients outside normal GP surgery opening times. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and managing a wide range of urgent clinical presentations through telephone triage, remote consultation, face‑to‑face appointments, and home visits where required.

The GP works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver responsive, patient‑centred care while supporting NHS urgent care pathways and reducing unnecessary hospital admissions.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with urgent healthcare needs.
• Conduct telephone triage and video consultations where appropriate.
• Provide face‑to‑face consultations at designated OOH bases or treatment centres.
• Undertake home visits for patients unable to attend clinical bases.
• Prescribe medications safely and appropriately.
• Develop and implement patient management plans aligned with best clinical practice.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Escalate patients appropriately to emergency or secondary care when necessary.

Service Delivery

• Work effectively within OOH clinical systems and pathways.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Communicate consultation outcomes to registered GP practices where required.
• Maintain continuity and safety of care across service handovers.
• Support treat‑and‑complete models to optimise patient flow.

Multidisciplinary Working

• Collaborate with nurses, paramedics, advanced practitioners, call handlers, and administrative teams.
• Provide clinical advice and supervision when appropriate.
• Participate in clinical discussions and case reviews.

Governance & Quality

• Maintain compliance with NHS governance standards and clinical protocols.
• Participate in audit, quality…