Job summary
We are seeking a highly competent and experienced Sessional GP to
support our Urgent Care Centre as part of the Berkshire West Primary Care
Alliance (PCA).
The post holder will be responsible for delivering clinical
assessment, treatment, and care for patients requiring urgent but
non-emergency medical attention. Working autonomously, you will ensure a
safe, efficient, and high-quality clinical service.
You will collaborate closely with the Clinical Lead, Head of Service Delivery and Chief operating Officer, as well as forming links with secondary
care and primary care colleagues across the wider healthcare community. The
role may also involve working with clinicians from other providers such as
Westcall and includes the opportunity to develop clinical leadership
experience.
Main duties of the job
- Provide clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis, and treatment plans for patients.
- Refer patients to appropriate services, including emergency departments, in accordance with agreed clinical pathways.
- Conduct consultations via telephone, video, or face-to-face as appropriate to the patient pathway.
- Ensure smooth patient flow within a high-demand, fast-paced service.
- Deliver emergency care while awaiting ambulance transfer, where necessary.
- Provide clinical advice and support to colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
About us
Berkshire West Primary
Care Alliance (BWPCA) is the collaborative voice of general practice across the
Berkshire West Place within the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire
West (BOB) Integrated Care System. We bring together GP practices and Primary
Care Networks (PCNs) to work at scale, enabling innovation, influencing system
change, and delivering services that meet the needs of our local populations.
BWPCA plays a vital
role in shaping the future of primary care by strengthening partnerships,
developing the workforce, and ensuring general practice is a central and equal
partner in integrated care. Our work supports sustainability, equity, and
improved outcomes for patients across Reading, Wokingham, and West Berkshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Title: Same Day Access Sessional GP
Tenure:FTC 12 month + Remuneration:£11,000 for a shift of 4 hours and 10 minutes + Ind Ins Managerially Responsible To: Service Manager Clinically Responsible To:Clinical Lead GP
Work from: Royal Berkshire Hospital, Outpatients 1
1. Role Summary
We are seeking a highly competent and experienced Sessional GP to support our Urgent Care Centre, as part of the Berkshire West Primary Care Alliance (PCA).
The post holder will be responsible for delivering clinical assessment, treatment, and care for patients requiring urgent but non-emergency medical attention. Working autonomously, you will ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality clinical service.
You will collaborate closely with the Clinical Lead, Service Manager and Chief Operating Officer, as well as forming links with secondary care and primary care colleagues across the wider healthcare community. The role may also involve working with clinicians from other providers such as Westcall and includes the opportunity to develop clinical leadership experience.
2. Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
- Provide clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis, and treatment plans for patients.
- Refer patients to appropriate services, including emergency departments, in accordance with agreed clinical pathways.
- Conduct consultations via telephone, video, or face-to-face as appropriate to the patient pathway.
- Ensure smooth patient flow within a high-demand, fast-paced service.
- Deliver emergency care while awaiting ambulance transfer, where necessary.
- Provide clinical advice and support to colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Service Communication and Collaboration
- Work as part of a team including GPs, nurses, paramedics, service leads, and non-clinical staff.
- Liaise with secondary care specialists (e.g. radiology, pathology) and emergency departments.
- Collaborate with partner organisations such as Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH) and Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust (BHFT).
Service Development and Governance
- Work with the Clinical Lead and Service Delivery Officer to support ongoing service development.
- Escalate and address governance issues as they arise.
- Participate in audits, training, complaint reviews, surveys, and service evaluations to ensure continual improvement.
- Uphold high clinical standards and comply with all standard operating procedures and organisational policies.
3. Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- GMC-registered GP with a valid NHS performers list (no restrictions).
- MRCGP (or equivalent experience).
- Strong skills in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute presentations.
- Able to work independently and make informed decisions under pressure.
- Experience in primary care; familiarity with the Berkshire West area is preferable.
- Must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check.
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
Digital Competency
- Proficient in the use of EMIS clinical system.
- Willingness to use ADASTRA (training will be provided if needed).
- Comfortable using Accurx and Docman.
- Sound understanding of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs, and the use of accurate clinical coding.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Title: Same Day Access Sessional GP
Tenure:FTC 12 month + Remuneration:£11,000 for a shift of 4 hours and 10 minutes + Ind Ins Managerially Responsible To: Service Manager Clinically Responsible To:Clinical Lead GP
Work from: Royal Berkshire Hospital, Outpatients 1
1. Role Summary
We are seeking a highly competent and experienced Sessional GP to support our Urgent Care Centre, as part of the Berkshire West Primary Care Alliance (PCA).
The post holder will be responsible for delivering clinical assessment, treatment, and care for patients requiring urgent but non-emergency medical attention. Working autonomously, you will ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality clinical service.
You will collaborate closely with the Clinical Lead, Service Manager and Chief Operating Officer, as well as forming links with secondary care and primary care colleagues across the wider healthcare community. The role may also involve working with clinicians from other providers such as Westcall and includes the opportunity to develop clinical leadership experience.
2. Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
- Provide clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis, and treatment plans for patients.
- Refer patients to appropriate services, including emergency departments, in accordance with agreed clinical pathways.
- Conduct consultations via telephone, video, or face-to-face as appropriate to the patient pathway.
- Ensure smooth patient flow within a high-demand, fast-paced service.
- Deliver emergency care while awaiting ambulance transfer, where necessary.
- Provide clinical advice and support to colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Service Communication and Collaboration
- Work as part of a team including GPs, nurses, paramedics, service leads, and non-clinical staff.
- Liaise with secondary care specialists (e.g. radiology, pathology) and emergency departments.
- Collaborate with partner organisations such as Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH) and Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust (BHFT).
Service Development and Governance
- Work with the Clinical Lead and Service Delivery Officer to support ongoing service development.
- Escalate and address governance issues as they arise.
- Participate in audits, training, complaint reviews, surveys, and service evaluations to ensure continual improvement.
- Uphold high clinical standards and comply with all standard operating procedures and organisational policies.
3. Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- GMC-registered GP with a valid NHS performers list (no restrictions).
- MRCGP (or equivalent experience).
- Strong skills in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute presentations.
- Able to work independently and make informed decisions under pressure.
- Experience in primary care; familiarity with the Berkshire West area is preferable.
- Must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check.
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
Digital Competency
- Proficient in the use of EMIS clinical system.
- Willingness to use ADASTRA (training will be provided if needed).
- Comfortable using Accurx and Docman.
- Sound understanding of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs, and the use of accurate clinical coding.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - GMC-registered GP with a valid NHS performers list (no restrictions).
- - MRCGP (or equivalent experience).
- - Strong skills in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute presentations.
- - Able to work independently and make informed decisions under pressure.
- - Experience in primary care; familiarity with the Berkshire West area is preferable.
- - Must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check.
- - Must have the right to work in the UK.
Desirable
- - Proficient in the use of EMIS clinical system.
- - Willingness to use ADASTRA (training will be provided if needed).
- - Comfortable using Accurx and Docman.
- - Sound understanding of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs, and the use of accurate clinical coding.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - GMC-registered GP with a valid NHS performers list (no restrictions).
- - MRCGP (or equivalent experience).
- - Strong skills in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute presentations.
- - Able to work independently and make informed decisions under pressure.
- - Experience in primary care; familiarity with the Berkshire West area is preferable.
- - Must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check.
- - Must have the right to work in the UK.
Desirable
- - Proficient in the use of EMIS clinical system.
- - Willingness to use ADASTRA (training will be provided if needed).
- - Comfortable using Accurx and Docman.
- - Sound understanding of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs, and the use of accurate clinical coding.
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).
Additional information
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).
