HUC

Self-employed GP - OOH - Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Yeovil

The closing date is 21 May 2025

Job summary

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 betterwork/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.

Our clinics are located across Sommerset inTaunton, Bridgewater, Yeovil, Shepton Mallet.

Main duties of the job

  • 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 minimize 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 outcome.
  • Adhere to safeguarding protocols and uphold best practices in clinical governance.

About us

HUCprovides theNHS111and 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 independent, self-employed General Practitioner to provide services in our Out-of-Hours clinics, on a face to face basis.

Upon receiving your expression of interest, you will be sent a link to upload your compliance documents via Credentially platform. Once approved, you will be given access to the Rota Master.

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£70 to £100 an hour per hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

4265-7209092-SEGP-SW-SE05

Job locations

Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Yeovil

Bridgewater, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Yeovil

TA6 4GU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential requirements include:

  • 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 performers list (with no conditions preventing working or restrictions on practice).
  • Full professional indemnity.
  • Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
  • Be a practising GP.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential requirements include:

  • 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 performers list (with no conditions preventing working or restrictions on practice).
  • Full professional indemnity.
  • Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
  • Be a practising GP.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
  • Be a practising GP
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
  • Be a practising GP

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).

Employer details

Employer name

HUC

Address

Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Yeovil

Bridgewater, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Yeovil

TA6 4GU


Employer's website

https://hucweb.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

HUC

Address

Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Yeovil

Bridgewater, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Yeovil

TA6 4GU


Employer's website

https://hucweb.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Recruitment

HUC

recruitment@huc.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£70 to £100 an hour per hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

4265-7209092-SEGP-SW-SE05

Job locations

Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Yeovil

Bridgewater, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Yeovil

TA6 4GU


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