Locum GP (Bank)

Job Title

Bank Locum General Practitioner (GP)

Department

Clinical Services

Location

Various locations across Vertis Health services

- Worcester Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5 1DD

- Alexandra Hospital, Woodrow Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UB

Contract Type

Bank / Casual Worker Agreement

Hours

Flexible, ad hoc hours as required by the service. No guaranteed minimum hours.

Reports To

Clinical Lead / Service Manager

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Job Purpose

The Bank Locum GP will provide safe, effective and patient-centred clinical care across a range of primary care, urgent care and community healthcare settings. The post holder will assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with a wide variety of health conditions, working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work across multiple services, supporting the delivery of high-quality healthcare whilst maintaining the highest standards of professional practice, clinical governance and patient safety.

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Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute, chronic and complex health conditions.
• Provide face-to-face, telephone and virtual consultations as required by the service.
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment and management plans.
• Prescribe medication safely and effectively in line with national guidelines and best practice.
• Request, interpret and act upon investigations and diagnostic tests.
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary care, community services and other healthcare professionals.
• Recognise deteriorating patients and ensure timely escalation and referral when necessary.
• Provide clear advice, health promotion support and safety-netting to patients and carers.
• Participate in effective clinical handovers to ensure continuity of care.

Clinical Governance

• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive patient records using electronic clinical systems.
• Adhere to all relevant clinical policies, procedures and evidence-based guidelines.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement initiatives and service development activities.
• Report incidents, complaints and near misses in accordance with organisational procedures.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of patient safety and clinical effectiveness.

Team Working

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, administrative staff and external healthcare providers.
• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues and partner organisations.
• Support a positive and inclusive working environment that promotes teamwork and respect.

Safeguarding and Compliance

• Maintain awareness of safeguarding responsibilities relating to children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified, documented and escalated appropriately.
• Adhere to organisational policies relating to confidentiality, information governance, health and safety and infection prevention and control.
• Comply with GDPR and all relevant professional and regulatory requirements.

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Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain full registration and licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Remain on the NHS Performers List.
• Maintain appropriate medical indemnity cover.
• Keep professional knowledge and skills up to date through continuing professional development (CPD).
• Participate in mandatory and statutory training requirements.
• Practice in accordance with GMC Good Medical Practice standards.

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Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the NHS Performers List.

Experience

• Experience working as a General Practitioner within primary care or urgent care services.
• Experience of autonomous clinical decision-making.
• Experience using electronic patient record systems.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a varied and demanding workload.
• Sound understanding of clinical governance and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within urgent treatment centres, out-of-hours services or community-based services.
• Additional specialist interests or qualifications.
• Experience working in a flexible or locum capacity.

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Pre-Employment Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Hold valid GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Be included on the NHS Performers List.
• Provide evidence of professional indemnity insurance.
• Undergo an Enhanced DBS Check with Adult and Child Barred List checks.
• Provide satisfactory employment references.
• Provide proof of right to work in the UK.
• Complete occupational health clearance and all mandatory pre-employment checks.

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Values and Behaviours

All employees are expected to:

• Put patients at the centre of everything they do.
• Deliver compassionate, respectful and inclusive care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity and accountability.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Support continuous learning and improvement.
• Act as an ambassador for Vertis Health and its values.

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Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the main duties and responsibilities of the role. It is not exhaustive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the organisation and the services it provides.