Locum GP

Job summaryWootton Vale Healthy Living Centre are looking to welcome a long term GP locum to join our team for initially for 2 months with the possibility of an extension after this time. We work over two sites Wootton Vale (MK43 9JJ) and Shortstown (MK42 0GS) surgeries.Working as part of our multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to support and care for a diverse patient group. We have recently gone over to a total triage system, meaning all appointments are triaged by the triage GP and patients are sent a link to book an appointment with the most appropriate clinician. We are a SystmOne practice, paper light and use AccuRx text-messaging. Our appointments are a blend of F2F and telephone appointments.Routine sessions - Wootton Vale or Shortstown surgery:

• 16pts/AM and 16pts/PM
• Appointment length can be 10mins or 12mins depending on preference.
• No home visits
• We can be flexible with start and finish times; however, latest start time is 9am and earliest finish time is 5.30pm
• Free parking at both sites
• No additional admin or scripts
• £600 for the day (all-inclusive)

Main duties of the jobThe role will include all general duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. About usWe are a friendly surgery with a list size of over 18,000 patients, over two sites, Wootton Vale, (MK43 9JJ), and branch site Shortstown Surgery, (MK42 0GS). We have good appointment access, which translates to happy patients, and a strong teamwork ethos, that includes an established clinical pharmacy team, GPs, nurses, physician associates, clinical liaison and admin teams. We are also a tier-2 sponsoring practice and would support any applicants requiring a tier 2 visa.Our practice ethos is to provide traditional levels of patient care and friendliness, through innovation, supported by the latest technology. We work closely with our community partners and with the other GP practices within our primary care network.Our staff comprises:

• 3 GP partner,
• Salaried GPs, and Physician Associate.
• A multi-skilled nursing team, including nurse prescribers.
• Clinical pharmacists, a pharmacy technician, and prescription administrator
• Dedicated management, clinical support, administrative and reception teams.

For further information, please visit our website: www.woottonvale.co.uk Details Date posted02 March 2026 Pay schemeOther SalaryDepending on experience competitive ContractLocum Duration2 months Working patternPart-time Reference number29423 Job locationsFields RoadWoottonBedfordBedfordshireMK43 9JJ
Job description Job responsibilitiesIfyou would like to find out more information about this role, please do nothesitate to get in contact with us. Job description Job responsibilitiesIfyou would like to find out more information about this role, please do nothesitate to get in contact with us. Person Specification Experience Essential

• 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.

Qualifications Essential

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

Person Specification Experience Essential

• 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.

Qualifications Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer namePrimary Care Careers AddressFields RoadWoottonBedfordBedfordshireMK43 9JJ
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