Job summary
Railway Medical Group is seeking an experienced Locum GP to
provide additional 12 month maternity cover. You will deliver face-to-face
and telephone consultations, plus one home visit per day.
The role involves
working within a friendly team of partners and providing high-quality patient
care.
Locum GP Vacancy (maternity cover) Railway Medical Group,
Blyth, Northumberland
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: 12 months (30th September 2025 25th
September 2026)
Working Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday each week
Sessions: Full days on working days, including one home
visit
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 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Start / finish time negotiable
Daily rate: £650 plus pension contribution (£734 if exempt)
Additional hours by prior agreement, paid at a mutually
agreed rate
Self-employed contractor status (no paid leave or statutory
benefits)
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Start / finish time negotiable
Daily rate: £650 plus pension contribution (£734 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Start / finish time negotiable
Daily rate: £650 plus pension contribution (£734 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Qualified GP
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Fully Qualified GP eligible to work in General Practice in the NHS - Full GMC Registration - On Performers List or eligible to apply - Clear DBS report.
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care - Experience of working in a GP Practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Qualified GP
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Fully Qualified GP eligible to work in General Practice in the NHS - Full GMC Registration - On Performers List or eligible to apply - Clear DBS report.
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care - Experience of working in a GP Practice.
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).
Additional information
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).
