About this role
Job summary
At DHU Healthcare, every role matters. Were a not-for-profit team driven by compassion and respect, where your voice is heard and your growth truly matters. Join us and be part of something bigger. For you, for them, with us.
Shaping the future of care.
At DHU Healthcare, our Urgent and Emergency Care teams work on the frontline of the NHS, delivering expert, compassionate care 24/7, 365 days a year. From Emergency Departments and Urgent Treatment Centres to GP surgeries and communities across the East Midlands and beyond, were there when people need us most.
Our teams of skilled medical, nursing, allied health, and support professionals all work together to respond quickly and effectively to every patient. We deliver a wide range of services including community nursing, urgent treatment, primary care streaming, urgent on-day primary care, GP home visiting, phlebotomy, community hospital medical cover, telephone consultation support, and palliative care home visiting. With us, youll be supported to succeed - in your role, your development, and your career.
Main duties of the job
Every patient journey relies on skilled clinicians delivering safe, high quality care. Your expertise helps us meet urgent needs and improve outcomes.
As a Salaried GP you will:
Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with urgent undifferentiated illness and minor injury presentations in line with UTC scope, competence and local pathways. Undertake clinical history taking, physical examination and clinical decision making using evidence based practice. Request, interpret and act on appropriate investigations available within the UTC setting, including point of care tests, ECGs and imaging where available and authorised. Maintain full GMC registration, licence to practise and inclusion on the Performers List. Maintain appraisal, revalidation, mandatory training and professional development requirements.
About us
We offer a benefits package with your health, happiness and future in mind. You'll have access to the NHS pension scheme (and well honour your existing NHS pension pot and holiday entitlement if transferring), free parking at most sites, birthday leave, and our Health Cash Plan for you and your family covering dental, optical, therapy costs, and 24/7 GP access after six months.
Plus, wellbeing perks, flexible working, a salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme with low-emission options, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and a rewarding referral programme. It's our way of saying thank you.
Learning, leading, shaping healthcare
At DHU Healthcare, we support your growth at every stage of your career. With career paths, tailored training, and the DHU Academy, you'll have the tools and encouragement to explore skills and opportunities, take the next step, and make an impact. From leadership programmes and apprenticeships to essential role-specific training, development is part of how we work and shape healthcare together.
A culture where differences matter.
We believe that when everyone feels valued respected and supported, they can do their best work. We're proud to reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds. We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces community and, as a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates to share any support or reasonable adjustments they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with urgent undifferentiated illness and minor injury presentations in line with UTC scope, competence and local pathways
Undertake clinical history taking, physical examination and clinical decision making using evidence based practice
Request, interpret and act on appropriate investigations available within the UTC setting, including point of care tests, ECGs and imaging where available and authorised
Prescribe and provide treatment within competence and organisational policy
Recognise when a patient requires escalation to emergency department, specialty care, ambulance transfer or other onward referral pathways
Provide robust safety netting, follow up advice and clear discharge information
Work within DHU clinical governance arrangements and contribute to a culture of openness, learning and continuous improvement
Report incidents, near misses and safety concerns promptly and participate in investigation or reflective review where required
Support learning from complaints, patient feedback, audits and significant events, embedding learning into clinical practice
Work collaboratively with reception, triage, nursing, ACP and operational colleagues to support safe patient flow
Balance timely decision making with safe clinical assessment, recognising that operational pressures must not compromise patient safety or patient experience
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Full GMC registration with licence to practise Inclusion on the NHS Performers List Completion of GP training or equivalent experience appropriate to the role Experience of working in general practice, urgent care, out of hours, emergency medicine or other unscheduled care settings Experience of assessing and managing undifferentiated presentations safely
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name DHU Healthcare
Address Loughborough Urgent Treatment Centre
Loughborough
LE11 5JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.dhuhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)