FINDALOCUM - GP LOCUM COVER BRIEF
Version: 9 October 2026
Read the accompanying guide: https://findalocum.co.uk/blog/gp-locum-cover-brief-template/

Copy this template into your own document and adapt it to the assignment.
This is a recruitment planning aid, not an assignment contract or clinical
protocol. Keep patient-identifiable information out. Mark unresolved details
clearly and allocate a person to agree them before the booking is confirmed.

1. BRIEF OWNER AND STATUS
Practice or PCN:
Brief prepared by and work contact:
Revision date:
Status (draft enquiry / details awaiting agreement / agreed brief):
Person authorised to confirm the assignment:

2. LOCATION AND SESSIONS
UK country of service:
Practice site(s) and address(es):
Dates, start and finish times for each session:
On-site / remote / hybrid (specify attendance pattern):
Permitted location for remote working:
Travel between sites, if any:
Arrival instructions and induction time:

3. WHOLE WORKLOAD
Consultation mix and appointment structure:
Expected clinical workload:
Administration, correspondence and results included:
Time for records, administration, breaks and handover:
Duty responsibilities, visits or additional duties:
Work that remains with the existing team:
Differences between session dates:

4. SYSTEMS AND LOCAL SUPPORT
Clinical and communication systems required:
Person arranging individual access and permissions:
Access-test date and outstanding issues:
Equipment and workspace arrangements:
Operational contact and backup:
Clinical support contact, availability and backup:
Where local procedures and escalation routes are found:
Route for in-person assessment if working remotely:
Plan and contact route for an access or connection failure:

5. CHECKS AND SUITABILITY
Assignment evidence required and who will assess it:
Registration/licence/GP Register checks and responsible person:
Applicable national performers-list check:
Relevant recent experience and induction needs:
Other evidence required for this assignment:
Secure process for sharing evidence:
Outstanding items, owner and resolution date:

6. PAY AND TERMS
Clinician rate and unit (hour / session / day):
Paid session hours, including agreed induction and administration:
Expenses and travel arrangements:
Organisation contracting with and paying the GP:
Hours approval and invoice/payment process:
Payment due date and accounts contact:
Pension or other matters requiring agreement:
Cancellation and change arrangements:
Separate recruitment fee and applicable terms:

7. HANDOVER AND CONFIRMATION
Named clinician/team receiving unfinished work:
Approved handover method and time:
Who handles results or replies received after the session:
Process for changing the brief and obtaining agreement:
Final checks and terms agreed by / date:
Written assignment confirmation issued by / date:
Post-assignment feedback and access-removal owner:

Submitting this brief does not confirm a booking or completed checks.
FindALocum introduces the locum; the hiring organisation contracts with and pays
the clinician directly. Current service and fee information:
https://findalocum.co.uk/how-it-works/
https://findalocum.co.uk/pricing/