Locum GP – OOH

**Job Summary**

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Locum General Practitioner (GP) to provide Out-of-Hours (OOH) medical services. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment, ensuring accessible healthcare outside standard operating hours. As a Locum GP – OOH, you will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and managing a diverse range of medical conditions with professionalism and compassion. Your expertise will support the continuity of care for patients in urgent situations, contributing significantly to community health and well-being.

**Duties**

– Provide urgent medical assessments and treatment to patients presenting during out-of-hours periods, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
– Conduct thorough patient evaluations, utilizing your knowledge of anatomy and clinical research to inform diagnoses.
– Administer medications safely and effectively, adhering to best practices and clinical guidelines.
– Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans, especially in complex cases involving senior care, hospice care, or home care settings.
– Document patient encounters accurately in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards.
– Support public health initiatives by identifying potential outbreaks or health risks during consultations.
– Engage in continuous professional development related to ICU experience, medical imaging interpretation, and nursing home or elderly patient care.

**Qualifications**

– Fully qualified General Practitioner with registration with the appropriate medical council or licensing authority.
– Proven experience in out-of-hours primary care services or urgent care settings.
– Strong knowledge of anatomy, medication administration protocols, and clinical research methodologies.
– Experience working with vulnerable populations such as elderly patients in nursing homes or hospice environments is highly desirable.
– Familiarity with public health principles and practices relevant to urgent care delivery.
– Additional skills in ICU procedures, medical imaging interpretation, and home or community-based patient care are advantageous.
– Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver compassionate patient-centered care under pressure.

Join us as a Locum GP – OOH and make a meaningful impact by providing accessible healthcare when it’s needed most!

Pay: £80.00-£90.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 – 45.0 per week

Work Location: In person