Locum GP – Virtual Hospital
The closing date is 30 November 2025
Job summary
We are inviting applications for GPs with significant experience in Virtual Wards to act as senior decision makers for the South West Hertfordshire Healthcare Partnership Virtual Hospital.
The main duties of this role are based at Watford General Hospital, with some scope to work alongside our Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) colleagues at their site in the BRE Building (Bucknalls Lane, Watford Herts, WD25 9XX)
The Virtual Hospital (VH) is looking for qualified individuals who will help deliver 1.8 WTE to the VH.
The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (WHTHT) virtual ward program, a system collaboration with Central London Community Healthcare Trust (CLCH), has been instrumental in maintaining WHTHT's reputation for innovation. This service has been a noteworthy success with a high profile nationally. Currently our virtual wards include ABC (Asthma, Bronchiectasis and COPD), heart failure (HF), General Medicine (GM), Frailty and Post-surgical Colorectal. The VH has expanded constantly since it first opened in 2021, delivering admission avoidance and step-down care solutions.
Our innovative virtual ward integrates seamlessly with other healthcare providers, ensuring patients receive expert care at home while reducing hospital pressures.
Our consultant/GP team take primary responsibility for the patient and work alongside speciality teams delivery a mufti disciplinary approach to patient management.
Main duties of the job
The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (WHTHT) virtual ward program, a system collaboration with Central London Community Healthcare Trust (CLCH), has been instrumental in maintaining WHTHT's reputation for innovation. This service has been a noteworthy success with a high profile nationally. Currently our virtual wards include ABC (Asthma, Bronchiectasis and COPD), heart failure (HF), General Medicine (GM), Frailty and Post-surgical Colorectal. The VH has expanded constantly since it first opened in 2021, delivering admission avoidance and step-down care solutions.
Our innovative virtual ward integrates seamlessly with other healthcare providers, ensuring patients receive expert care at home while reducing hospital pressures.
Our consultant/GP team take primary responsibility for the patient and work alongside speciality teams delivery a mufti disciplinary approach to patient management.
This post will provide stability to the service and continuity of care to patients as well as enabling the expansion of the Virtual Ward service which has already proven to reduce length of stay and improve patient experience.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Details
Date posted
14 November 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year PA
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
360-A-1136
Job locations
Watford General Hospital
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
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