DHU Healthcare

General Practitioner

The closing date is 20 June 2025

Job summary

Looking for your next step as a General Practitioner? Join DHU Healthcare and Make a Real Difference!

Are you a dedicated, compassionate General Practitioner seeking a rewarding opportunity in a supportive, patient-centered environment? At DHU Healthcare, were looking for experienced GPs to join our multidisciplinary team across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR), delivering high-quality care to our diverse and growing community.

Locations:

Thurmaston Health Centre
Bowling Green Street Surgery
Heron GP Practice

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Flexible both Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available

Competitive Salary: £93,853 per annum

Commensurate with experience and role, plus enhancements where applicable

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement:25 days + 8 bank holidays (increasing to 33 days + 8 bank holidays with service) Pro Rata / Per Annum)
Health Cash Plan
Access to the DHU Hub:
NHS Pension Scheme
Car Lease Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
Employee Referral Programme
Birthday Leave Guarantee
Free Parking
Inclusive, Supportive Culture

Main duties of the job

What Your Typical Day Looks Like:

Delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals of all ages within our community.
Managing a mix of pre-booked and on-the-day appointments with clinical and administrative support.
Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support effective, compassionate care.
Participating in clinical meetings, service development projects, and strategic planning.
Utilising digital systems to reduce administrative tasks and optimise patient care time.
Pursuing areas of special clinical interest (e.g., minor surgery, womens health, medical education).
High standards in record-keeping, patient safety, safeguarding, and infection control.

To Be a Successful General Practitioner You'll Need:

MRCGP or equivalent
Full GMC Registration with a valid Licence to Practice
Relevant experience in Primary Care settings
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to ongoing professional development, audit, and quality improvement
A supportive and collaborative approach to mentoring and developing clinical colleagues

We understand that digital applications may not be suitable for everyone. If you need to apply in a way that better meets your needs, please contact us, and we will gladly provide a format that works for you. For more information about our recruitment process, click here, or reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at @Careers@dhuhealthcare.nhs.uk

About us

At DHU Healthcare, we take pride in our diversity and foster an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, free from discrimination or bias. We warmly welcome applications from all individuals, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. To read more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pledge and see the progress we have made, pleaseclick here

We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring and strive to create a workplace where you can thrive.

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£93,853 to £103,129 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

M0051-GP-LLR-PC

Job locations

Thurmaston Health Centre

Melton Road

Thurmaston

Leicester

LE4 8EA

Heron GP Practice - Merlyn Vaz

1 Spinney Hill Road

Leicester

LE5 3GH

Bowling Green Street Surgery

Bowling Green Street

Leicester

LE1 6AS

Job description

Job responsibilities

PURPOSE OF ROLE

- Providing high-quality, patient-centred primary care to a diverse population in Leicester

- Managing a mixture of pre-booked and on-the-day appointments, with plenty of clinical and admin support

- Participating in clinical meetings and service development

- Working alongside a fantastic multidisciplinary team, including pharmacists, paramedics, and mental health specialists

- Using our growing digital systems to minimise admin time and maximise patient care

- utilising any special interests whether its minor surgery, womens health, clinical governance or health inequalities, to improve our services.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

In general, the post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working in Primary / Urgent Care, such as:

Keep contemporaneous, accurate and legible records of all patient contacts and contribute to electronic data recording and audit as directed by the service.

Prescribe, issue prescription and treatments according to agreed protocols and local guidance, within scope of competence.

Contribute to evaluation / audit, significant event reporting and clinical standard setting within the service.

Develop and encourage positive working relationships with local GP Practices, housing, social work, voluntary services, drug and alcohol, mental health, dental, secondary care and other appropriate services.

Pursue continuing professional and personal development. Eight days study leave per year will be provided, pro rata, for CPD following discussion with the Clinical Director during the appraisal process. The post holders line manager must approve all study leave.

Significant event analysis will be undertaken with the Clinical Director or nominated deputy. The Clinical / Medical Director or nominated deputy will provide the appropriate clinical support as requested /required.

Participate in operational and strategic planning for the development of DHU Health Care (LLR) division where appropriate

Participate in development activity and projects within the DHU Health Care (LLR) division including development / review of protocols, documentation, clinical governance, audit activity, training and research.

Maintains GMC registration and license to practice

Ensure inclusion on a local Performers List.

GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS

To take part in the medical response to major incidents as required.

To share responsibility for ensuring the most effective use of resources.

Participate in the integrated governance requirements within the work of the organisation.

Participate in quality improvements within the organisation.

Practice within the parameters of company and national policies, protocols and guidelines.

Assess and evaluate outcomes of own practice, service intervention and treatment and identify any short falls in service reporting these to the relevant managers.

Ensure the requirements of health and safety legislation appropriate to EU Directives and COSHH regulations are monitored.

Participate in research and development activities of DHU Health Care.

Contribute to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration ensuring that the services meet all CQC standards and that the evidence required is robust and visible. Ensure that joint operational and clinical processes are evaluated and the outcomes for the service are safe and appropriate.

PROFESSIONAL

Ensure full accreditation and requirements of practice to include full registration with GMC licence to practice, membership of an appropriate defence body (if required) and delivery of annual evidence for appraisal or accreditation purposes in keeping with national requirements.

A commitment to lifelong learning and audit to ensure evidence based best practice. Attend training, professional meetings and events organised.

Maintain the highest standard of cleanliness and hygiene at all times; be aware of and compliant with Infection Prevention and Control guidelines.

To work within the boundaries of your relevant professional Code of Conduct

Evolve with the organisation to ensure the operational requirements are met.

Any other reasonable duties as required