Locum GP (Palliative Care Interest) – Stockport - ASAP Start!

Locum GP (Palliative Care Interest) – Stockport

Care for patients at the end of life is some of the most meaningful work in general practice. Tom is recruiting a Locum GP for a Stockport practice that takes this care seriously and would welcome a GP who shares that commitment.

Key Details:
– Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
– Role: Locum GP
– Rate: £700 per day
– Availability: Flexible availability across 3–5 days
– Working pattern: Weekday sessions, with time set aside for palliative care work
– Patient workload: Up to 15 patients per session, plus planned palliative reviews
– Clinical system: SystmOne
– Start date: Immediate start available

Key Responsibilities:
– Running general GP clinics for a mixed patient list
– Reviewing patients on the practice’s palliative care register and updating their care plans
– Supporting advance care planning conversations with patients and families
– Joining the regular multidisciplinary meeting with district nurses and the local hospice team

About the Opportunity:
This isn’t a role where palliative care is squeezed into the gaps. Reviews are planned into your week, the district nursing team is closely involved, and the local hospice offers prompt specialist advice whenever you need it. You’ll also have plenty of general clinic work, so the role offers real variety. The practice team is warm, experienced and supportive, which matters when the work is emotionally demanding. Stockport has excellent rail and motorway links across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, and ongoing sessions are available.

Requirements:
– Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
– Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List
– Right to work in the UK
– Appropriate medical indemnity cover
– Relevant GP/primary care experience
– Up-to-date compliance

To Apply:
Please send your CV to [email protected], or contact Tom directly to discuss the role.

If this role isn’t quite right for you, please let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll be happy to find something more suitable.
Call us on 01923 594 012 to discuss.