Locum GP - UTC - Self-employed - Luton, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead
The closing date is 29 March 2026
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 Urgent Treatment Centres and 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.
This is a face-to-face role including base and visiting. Remote shifts are not available.
Our urgent treatment clinics are located in Luton, St Albans and Hemel Hempstead. Operating hours are as below, with weekend coverage being a priority:
- Luton Urgent Treatment Centre: Monday to Sunday 8:00 - 20:00
- Hemel Urgent Treatment Centre: Monday to Sunday 8:00 - 23:00
- St Albans Integrated Urgent Care Hub: Monday to Friday 9:00 - 18:00
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 UTC and OOH 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 March 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£75.04 to £123.36 an hour per hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
4265-7829713
Job locations
Urgent Treatment Centre
Luton, St Albans and Hemel Hempstead
LU1 2SE
Employer details
Employer name
HUC
Address
Urgent Treatment Centre
Luton, St Albans and Hemel Hempstead
LU1 2SE
Employer's website
https://hucweb.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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