Job summary
We are recruiting General Practitioners to join our established Out of Hours (OOH) service, delivering high-quality urgent primary care within a clinically safe, well-supported environment.
Our service is designed around safe clinical practice, effective triage, and strong multidisciplinary teamwork enabling GPs to focus on delivering excellent patient care with the right systems and support in place.
Main duties of the job
Clinically Supported | Safe Workload | Flexible Sessions
Why Join Our Service? Structured clinical triage reducing inappropriate workload
Clearly defined escalation pathways and senior clinical support
Experienced multidisciplinary team including advanced practitioners and nurses
Modern digital consultation systems supporting efficient workflows
Strong governance framework prioritising safety and quality of care
Realistic appointment models designed to support safe decision-making
We recognise that clinician wellbeing and patient safety go hand in hand. Our aim is to provide a working environment where GPs feel confident, supported, and able to practise safely.
Role Overview
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Assess and manage urgent primary care presentations.
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Provide telephone, video, and face-to-face consultations.
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Undertake home visits where required.
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Work collaboratively with the wider urgent care team.
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Ensure clear documentation and safe handover of care.
What Were Looking For
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GMC-registered GP with licence to practise.
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Inclusion on the NHS GP Performers List.
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Strong clinical judgement and risk assessment skills.
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Experience in urgent care or Out of Hours settings desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
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Flexible sessional working (evenings, nights, weekends, bank holidays).
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Competitive rates.
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Supportive clinical leadership and accessible senior advice.
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Structured governance and peer support.
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Opportunities for portfolio development within urgent care.
About us
Founded in 1997 as a GP Out of Hours service, EBPC is a not-for-profit organisation and trusted provider of urgent and primary care. Today, our team of over 400 professionals delivers more than 20 services, providing high-quality, efficient care designed around patient needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title
General Practitioner (GP) Out of Hours Service
LocationOut of Hours Primary Care Service (various bases / remote working where applicable)
Reports ToClinical Lead / Medical Director / OOH Service Manager
Role OverviewThe Out of Hours GP provides high-quality, safe, and effective urgent primary care to patients outside normal GP surgery opening times. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and managing a wide range of urgent clinical presentations through telephone triage, remote consultation, face-to-face appointments, and home visits where required.
The GP works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver responsive, patient-centred care while supporting NHS urgent care pathways and reducing unnecessary hospital admissions.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Duties
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Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with urgent healthcare needs.
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Conduct telephone triage and video consultations where appropriate.
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Provide face-to-face consultations at designated OOH bases or treatment centres.
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Undertake home visits for patients unable to attend clinical bases.
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Prescribe medications safely and appropriately.
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Develop and implement patient management plans aligned with best clinical practice.
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Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns.
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Escalate patients appropriately to emergency or secondary care when necessary.
Service Delivery
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Work effectively within OOH clinical systems and pathways.
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Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation.
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Communicate consultation outcomes to registered GP practices where required.
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Maintain continuity and safety of care across service handovers.
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Support treat-and-complete models to optimise patient flow.
Multidisciplinary Working
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Collaborate with nurses, paramedics, advanced practitioners, call handlers, and administrative teams.
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Provide clinical advice and supervision when appropriate.
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Participate in clinical discussions and case reviews.
Governance & Quality
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Maintain compliance with NHS governance standards and clinical protocols.
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Participate in audit, quality improvement, and peer review activities.
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Report incidents and contribute to learning and service improvement.
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Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with information governance policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title
General Practitioner (GP) Out of Hours Service
LocationOut of Hours Primary Care Service (various bases / remote working where applicable)
Reports ToClinical Lead / Medical Director / OOH Service Manager
Role OverviewThe Out of Hours GP provides high-quality, safe, and effective urgent primary care to patients outside normal GP surgery opening times. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and managing a wide range of urgent clinical presentations through telephone triage, remote consultation, face-to-face appointments, and home visits where required.
The GP works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver responsive, patient-centred care while supporting NHS urgent care pathways and reducing unnecessary hospital admissions.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Duties
-
Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with urgent healthcare needs.
-
Conduct telephone triage and video consultations where appropriate.
-
Provide face-to-face consultations at designated OOH bases or treatment centres.
-
Undertake home visits for patients unable to attend clinical bases.
-
Prescribe medications safely and appropriately.
-
Develop and implement patient management plans aligned with best clinical practice.
-
Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns.
-
Escalate patients appropriately to emergency or secondary care when necessary.
Service Delivery
-
Work effectively within OOH clinical systems and pathways.
-
Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation.
-
Communicate consultation outcomes to registered GP practices where required.
-
Maintain continuity and safety of care across service handovers.
-
Support treat-and-complete models to optimise patient flow.
Multidisciplinary Working
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Collaborate with nurses, paramedics, advanced practitioners, call handlers, and administrative teams.
-
Provide clinical advice and supervision when appropriate.
-
Participate in clinical discussions and case reviews.
Governance & Quality
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Maintain compliance with NHS governance standards and clinical protocols.
-
Participate in audit, quality improvement, and peer review activities.
-
Report incidents and contribute to learning and service improvement.
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Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with information governance policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified General Practitioner with GMC registration and licence to practise
- Inclusion on the NHS GP Performers List
- Experience in urgent or unscheduled care
- Strong clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and consultation skills.
- Excellent communication and consultation skills.
Desirable
- Previous Out of Hours or urgent care experience.
- Experience with remote consultation platforms.
- Knowledge of local urgent care pathways.
- Minor illness/injury management skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified General Practitioner with GMC registration and licence to practise
- Inclusion on the NHS GP Performers List
- Experience in urgent or unscheduled care
- Strong clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and consultation skills.
- Excellent communication and consultation skills.
Desirable
- Previous Out of Hours or urgent care experience.
- Experience with remote consultation platforms.
- Knowledge of local urgent care pathways.
- Minor illness/injury management skills.
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).
