Primary Care Jobs

We offer an extensive range of primary care jobs at Globe Locums that are ideally suited for both full-time and locum roles. If you have the right qualifications and want to explore the world of primary care, then we’re here to help. Take a look at our latest vacancies today to find your perfect career move.

An overview of the primary care profession

Working in primary care places you at the front line of healthcare, where you’ll be helping to treat patients and support healthcare processes. At Globe Locums, we strive to make it as easy as possible for you to find a perfect role or locum placement that perfectly aligns with your career goals and life outlook. We are highly experienced in the world of healthcare recruitment and can work with you to find roles across a vast spectrum of healthcare settings across the globe.

In particular, we have a fantastic range of permanent and locum primary care roles that may be perfect for you. Whether you’re considering a role as a General Practitioner or something more administrative like a Clinical Coder, we can find suitable roles for you.

What Professions Work in Primary Care?

Primary Care

Primary care: is the client-facing side of the healthcare industry, featuring roles that are often the first point of contact for patients. Although the most well-known professions are doctors and nurses, several different roles support primary care in various ways, such as:

General Practitioner

General Practitioner (GP): GPs are physicians who diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions across all ages. They provide comprehensive care, ranging from routine check-ups to managing complex health conditions.

Physician Associate

Physician Associate: Also known as physician assistants, physician associates support doctors in the diagnosis and management of patients. They can perform examinations, interpret tests, and prescribe medications under the supervision of a doctor. • Nurse Practitioner:

Nurse Practitioners

Nurse Practitioners: are advanced practice registered nurses who can provide high-quality healthcare services similar to those of a doctor. They focus on disease prevention and health management, often specialising in areas like pediatric, adult, or geriatric care.

Medical Secretary

Medical Secretary: These non-clinical healthcare professionals handle administrative tasks in a primary care setting, including scheduling appointments and maintaining patient records.

Clinical Coder

Clinical Coder: Clinical coders translate medical diagnoses and treatments into universal medical alphanumeric codes. These codes are essential for compiling effective medical records.

Pharmacist

Pharmacist: In primary care, pharmacists may provide advice on medication management, conduct health and wellness screenings, and oversee the medications prescribed to patients to ensure safe and effective use.

Paramedic

Paramedic: Often the first healthcare professionals to interact with patients in emergency situations, paramedics provide advanced pre-hospital care and may also be involved in primary care clinics in rural or underserved areas.

Latest Primary Care Jobs

Primary Care Jobs: Key Benefits

Jobs in primary care, such as a doctor or nurse working in a General Practice, offer several key benefits that make it well worth considering. This is even more true if you’re looking at transitioning towards a locum primary care role, where you can enjoy all of the perks that locuming provides. Some of the key benefits include:

• High Demand: Healthcare workers are always in demand - especially with the backlog the industry faces - making primary care roles stable and secure career choices.
• Flexibility: Working as a locum worker in primary care gives you the chance to enjoy flexible schedules that allow you to balance work and personal life.
• Diversity of Work: Healthcare professionals in primary care engage with a wide variety of health issues, patient demographics, and treatment settings.
• Opportunities for Advancement: With experience, those working in primary care can move into specialised areas, research roles, or healthcare administration.
• Personal Satisfaction: Working in primary care is rewarding, providing significant opportunities to impact patients' lives positively.
• Excellent Earnings: By choosing to work as a locum in primary care, you stand to earn significantly more than your full-time counterparts.

Primary care remains a vital part of the healthcare system, offering rewarding careers that are essential to community health.

Whether you’re starting a career in primary care or seeking a change, this career path offers numerous opportunities for professional growth and personal fulfilment. By working in a locum capacity, you can unlock all of the benefits this working arrangement offers while still enjoying a bright career in primary care. If you have any questions about locum work in primary care, please get in touch with our team at Globe Locums today.

Primary Care Salary Range

Salaries in primary care vary widely based on role, experience, geographical location, and the type of healthcare setting. General practitioners typically earn the highest, with the national average salary in the United Kingdom for a General practitioner at £84,874. Nurse practitioners follow, with annual salaries in the UK between £31,000 - £50,000. Support roles such as clinical coders generally earn around £21,000 per year. Across the board, locum workers in primary care tend to earn significantly more than their full-time counterparts. So, if you’re looking to maximise your income, then working as a locum is a great option. For example, locum nurses can earn anywhere from £25 to £48 per hour depending on their experience and assignment.

What Does a Locum Healthcare Worker in Primary Care do?

Healthcare professionals in primary care who locum are temporary medical staff hired to fill gaps in primary care services, often due to staffing shortages, medical leaves, or seasonal spikes in demand. Locum workers in primary care perform the same duties as permanent staff but with the flexibility to work in various settings and locations. These roles are key in maintaining continuity of care for patients and provides professionals with diverse experiences in different clinical and non-clinical environments