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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Salaried GP UTC

The closing date is 27 March 2026

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Job summary

We areseekingan experienced and motivatedSalaried GPto join the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at University Hospital Lewisham.

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality urgent and primary care within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. You will work alongside the UTC Lead GP, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Emergency Care Practitioners, nursing teams, and specialty services to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

You will practisein accordance withGMC Good Medical Practicestandards and uphold Trust values ofCare, Respect, and Communication.

Main duties of the job

  • Deliver high-quality urgent and primary care consultations for patients of all ages.

  • Undertake clinical triage asrequired.

  • Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute presentations within UTC scope.

  • Makeappropriate referralsto acute specialties, A&E, community services, or the patient's registered GP.

  • Prescribein accordance withUTC formulary guidelines.

  • Provide health promotion and education, includingappropriate useof NHS services.

  • Completeaccurateclinical documentation and coding using electronic patient record systems (Cerner iCare).

  • Produce discharge summaries and referral documentationin a timely manner.

  • Practise within UTC diagnostic specifications.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

  1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
  2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
  3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
  4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
  5. Making equalities mainstream

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£76,038 to £114,743 a year Sessional salary based on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

197-AA-R-8019

Job locations

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Quality & Safety

  • Maintain full GMC registration andparticipatein revalidation.

  • Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement, and service development.

  • Report incidents viaUlyssesandparticipatein reflective practice.

  • Adhere to safeguarding policies for adults and children.

  • Maintainhigh standardsof infection prevention and control.

  • Identifyand escalate risks in line with Trust risk management processes.

Team & Service Contribution

  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

  • Support and supervise colleagues whereappropriate.

  • Attend team meetings and contribute to service performance targets.

  • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of care.

  • Maintain professional, courteous communication with patients, carers, and colleagues.

Education & Professional Development

  • Participate in appraisal and personal development planning.

  • Engage in ongoing CPD tomaintainclinical excellence.

  • Contribute to teaching and mentorship of nurses, students, and MDT colleagues.

  • Support an evidence-based practice culture within the UTC.

  • Maintain statutory and mandatory training compliance.

WhatWereLooking For

  • Full GMC registration with licence to practise.

  • Experience in urgent care, primary care, or emergency settings.

  • Strong clinical decision-making skills.

  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Commitment to quality improvement and reflective practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Quality & Safety

  • Maintain full GMC registration andparticipatein revalidation.

  • Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement, and service development.

  • Report incidents viaUlyssesandparticipatein reflective practice.

  • Adhere to safeguarding policies for adults and children.

  • Maintainhigh standardsof infection prevention and control.

  • Identifyand escalate risks in line with Trust risk management processes.

Team & Service Contribution

  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

  • Support and supervise colleagues whereappropriate.

  • Attend team meetings and contribute to service performance targets.

  • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of care.

  • Maintain professional, courteous communication with patients, carers, and colleagues.

Education & Professional Development

  • Participate in appraisal and personal development planning.

  • Engage in ongoing CPD tomaintainclinical excellence.

  • Contribute to teaching and mentorship of nurses, students, and MDT colleagues.

  • Support an evidence-based practice culture within the UTC.

  • Maintain statutory and mandatory training compliance.

WhatWereLooking For

  • Full GMC registration with licence to practise.

  • Experience in urgent care, primary care, or emergency settings.

  • Strong clinical decision-making skills.

  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Commitment to quality improvement and reflective practice.

Person Specification

GMC and specilist register

Essential

  • GMC registration and specialist GP register

Desirable

  • Urgent Care Experience

GP experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within GP practice

Desirable

  • Urgent Care experience
Person Specification

GMC and specilist register

Essential

  • GMC registration and specialist GP register

Desirable

  • Urgent Care Experience

GP experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within GP practice

Desirable

  • Urgent Care experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH


Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH


Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

General Manager

Rebecca Mills

rebecca.mills6@nhs.net

07891615505

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£76,038 to £114,743 a year Sessional salary based on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

197-AA-R-8019

Job locations

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH


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