We are looking for experienced, motivated, and patient-centred General Practitioners to provide high‑quality clinical services on a self‑employed basis. Join our dynamic team, delivering care to patients across Out‑of‑Hours settings. If you are a GP who is committed to supporting patients with urgent care needs and, are looking for an autonomous role with a better work/life balance, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to work with us within our OOH service. This independent role will give you the opportunity to enhance your skills and experience, alongside delivering high quality urgent care. This is a face‑to‑face role including base and visiting. Remote shifts are not available.
Responsibilities
* Uphold the principles of the General Medical Council’s "Good Medical Practice" by representing HUC and the NHS professionally, ensuring consistency and the sharing of best practices across clinical services.
* Make independent, professional decisions to address individual patient issues effectively.
* Evaluate and address the healthcare needs of patients presenting with undiagnosed or undefined conditions.
* Maintain accurate, clear, and timely consultation records in line with agreed professional standards.
* Prescribe treatments appropriately, adhering to the HUC prescribing formulary.
* Manage case lists proactively to minimise reliance on face‑to‑face services, including ambulance referrals, A&E visits, urgent care centres, and out‑of‑hours services.
* Ensure all cases are handled promptly, providing patient support or reallocating cases if delays occur.
* Collaborate closely with operational managers on duty to deliver seamless services and achieve clinical and quality outcomes, while adhering to safeguarding protocols and upholding best practices in clinical governance.
Qualifications
* Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and included in the GP Register.
* Annual appraisal and revalidation.
* General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) with MRCGP examination or equivalent.
* On the relevant medical performer’s list (with no conditions preventing working or restrictions on practice).
* Full professional indemnity.
* Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
* Be a practising GP.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
About HUC
HUC provides the NHS111 and Out of Hours GP service to over 4.5 million patients across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, West Essex and the South West of England. We are looking for an independent, self‑employed General Practitioner to provide services in our UTC and OOH clinics, on a face‑to‑face basis.
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