Locum General Practitioner (Newly Qualified) – ARRS Funded

Location: Bolton

Contract: Now – March 2026

Systems: Emis Web & SystmOne (site dependent)

Clinical Template: 25 patient contacts, 40 mins admin, 1 home visit (flexible based on preference)

Job Summary

Our established is seeking a Newly Qualified GP (within 2 years of CCT) to join its collaborative, high-performing network of practices. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a developing GP to gain broad clinical exposure, strong support, and long-term stability through ARRS funding.

You will deliver a range of duties outlined in the GMS contract, including consultations, clinical administration, prescribing responsibilities, and continuity of care across PCN sites.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations for a wide range of clinical presentations.
• Undertake home visits and nursing home reviews as required.
• Manage repeat prescriptions, medication queries, and relevant clinical documentation.
• Screen patients for risk factors, early signs of illness, and chronic disease indicators.
• Lead on clinical decision-making for undifferentiated and complex cases.
• Request, interpret and action diagnostic tests, ensuring appropriate follow-up.
• Make timely referrals to secondary care or other healthcare providers.
• Develop personalised care and treatment plans in line with NICE and local guidance.
• Maintain accurate, high-standard clinical notes using EMIS or SystmOne.
• Take part in clinical audits, learning events, and practice meetings to support continuous improvement.
• Prescribe safely and appropriately, following formulary and BNF guidance.
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team and wider Federation staff.
• Contribute to the achievement of PCN and Federation performance indicators and service priorities.

About You

• Newly qualified GP within 2 years of CCT.
• Confident in managing a broad primary care caseload.
• Able to work flexibly across PCN sites using EMIS and/or SystmOne.
• Strong communicator with a commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Motivated to contribute to service improvement and local primary care development.

Please email eleanor.binns@servicecare.org.uk or call Eleanor on 01772 208963