Urgent Care Physician ( GP Registered )
1. Location: Birmingham, The Harborne Hospital
2. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–8:00pm (service hours later this year will extend to weekends)
3. Contract Type: In-House Bank- ad hoc shifts
4. Rate: £90 per hour, paid weekly, through PAYE
The Urgent Care Centre at The Harborne Hospital, part of the award-winning HCA Healthcare UK, delivers rapid, high-quality care for patients with minor illnesses and injuries. Functioning within a private hospital setting, our centre has a steady pace, highly equipped and resourced, with rapid access onsite to our Hospital Services. The quality of care is outstanding, for our private patients.
What you will do
As an Urgent Care Physician at The Private Patient Harborne Hospital, Birmingham, you will provide rapid assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients presenting with acute, non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Service hours are from 8:00am–8:00pm (last patient assessed at 7:30pm), requiring clinical agility, independent decision-making, and excellent communication skills, with the support of our Urgent Care Nurses.
Your responsibilities will include:
5. Conducting thorough assessments and initiating treatment plans for patients of all ages
6. Performing procedural interventions such as wound care, minor fracture management, joint aspiration, and basic procedural sedation in line with clinical guidelines
7. Ordering, interpreting, and acting on on-site diagnostics, including X-Ray, point-of-care tests, blood tests, and coordinating advanced imaging (Ultrasound, CT, MRI) with specialist consultants
8. Collaborating with UCC nurses, GP colleagues, and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient flow and timely referrals
9. Maintaining high standards of evidence-based clinical practice in a dynamic, patient-focused setting
10. Ensuring patients and their families receive compassionate, clear, and high-quality care at every stage
This role combines clinical challenge, variety, and autonomy, at a manageable pace, giving you the satisfaction of making a tangible difference at the first point of urgent care. You will play a key role in ensuring patients and their relatives experience first-class care and service at all times.
What You Will Bring
11. MBBS Medical Degree
12. GMC registration with a licence to practise in the UK
13. GP Register
14. MRCGP or equivalent
15. Current BLS and ALS certification
16. Postgraduate experience in A&E and/or Urgent Care, with competence in cannulation, basic procedures, and the ability to order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging with a sound clinical understanding
17. Strong patient-focused communication skills and exceptional customer service
Why Choose HCA UK
Founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we are one of the largest privately funded healthcare providers, with over £500 million invested in cutting-edge treatments, technology, and facilities. Our multi-site network offers opportunities to broaden your clinical knowledge, with excellent clinician-to-patient ratios that allow you to focus on delivering outstanding care.
At HCA UK, exceptional care starts with our people. We value unique perspectives and experiences, creating an environment where you feel seen, heard, and supported. Our mission is simple: committed to the care and improvement of human life, for both patients and colleagues. Our core values are:
18. Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone’s individuality
19. Kindness and Compassion: We treat people with kindness and empathy
20. Honesty, Integrity, and Fairness: We act with transparency and integrity
21. Loyalty, Respect, and Dignity: We treat each other as valued members of the HCA UK family
We are a Disability Confident committed organisation. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and provide reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and in the workplace to ensure everyone can bring their full self to work.
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