Primary Care Careers

GP

The closing date is 01 May 2026

Job summary

The Knares Medical Practice is looking for a reliable and experienced Locum GP to join their busy practice, covering Fridays 9:30-6:00 including an unpaid lunch break 1-2pm - hours may vary depending on practice needs. There will also be the opportunity to work additional variable days as needed.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality primary care services to our patient population while working collaboratively with the wider practice team.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide high-quality, patient-centred clinical care to registered patients.
  • Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations as required.
  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions in line with clinical guidelines.
  • Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with NHS and practice policies.
  • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records using the practice clinical system.
  • Participate in safeguarding and follow relevant protocols where necessary.
  • Liaise with other healthcare professionals and external agencies when appropriate.
  • Support continuity of care and contribute to safe clinical decision-making.
  • The role may include a mixture of routine appointments, urgent consultations, and administrative tasks related to patient care.

About us

Knares Medical Practice is committed to providing a supportive and collaborative working environment focused on delivering high-quality care to patients.

Details

Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£90 an hour

Contract

Locum

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29449

Job locations

93 The Knares

Lee Chapel South

Basildon

Essex

SS16 5SB


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of indemnity cover.
  • Experience working in UK General Practice.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.

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

  • Evidence of indemnity cover.
  • Experience working in UK General Practice.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.

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 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

93 The Knares

Lee Chapel South

Basildon

Essex

SS16 5SB


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

93 The Knares

Lee Chapel South

Basildon

Essex

SS16 5SB


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

The Knares Medical Practice

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£90 an hour

Contract

Locum

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29449

Job locations

93 The Knares

Lee Chapel South

Basildon

Essex

SS16 5SB


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