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BrisDoc Healthcare Services

Salaried GP - HHS

The closing date is 18 January 2026

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Job summary

Join us at theHomeless Health Service and work with our dynamic team

We need a GP to work at our main site offering holistic and psychologically informed primary care to the homeless population of Bristol. We are committed to a high level of empathetic care, as well as effective clinical management, aiming to reduce the harm caused by homelessness & addictions including both physical and mental health problems.

Main duties of the job

Why Join Our Team?

Make a Lasting Impact

  • Provide exemplary and holistic care for patients who are homeless or vulnerably housed

Supportive, Collaborative Culture

  • Join a small team of experienced GPs providing assessments and interventions to individuals in a variety of non-traditional settings
  • Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team, to support individual patients and the delivery of the right care, first time

Professional Development and Portfolio Opportunities

  • Develop specialist interests and opportunities in mental health, substance misuse, trauma informed practice and other areas poignant in the care of homeless and vulnerable people
  • Benefit from NHS discount schemes, cycle-to-work options, and an employee recognition platform with exclusive offers
  • Supervision, CPD and Development opportunities supported for all staff
  • As an Employee Ownership Trust, you're a co-owner, empowered to shape the future of our organisation and take part in decision-making.

About us

Recognising Your Value

  • Salary hourly rate of £44.76 - £45.60
  • Part time 2-3 sessions per week, covering Tuesday & Wednesday
  • NHS pension, enhanced pay rates, and medical indemnity cover
  • Generous annual leave entitlement (30 days + bank holidays) plus additional study leave
  • Comprehensive wellbeing support, NHS discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, employee assistance programme
  • Annual discretionary bonuses

Join a Leading Social Enterprise As part of BrisDoc, an employee-owned social enterprise, you'll be empowered as a co-owner to shape the future of healthcare delivery. We're deeply committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and innovation -- ensuring your career grows in a direction aligned with your values.

Details

Date posted

07 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £87,524 - £89,155pa (pro rota) depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

Salaried GP - HHS

Job locations

Homeless Health Service

1 Jamaica Street

Bristol

BS2 8JP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Who Were Looking For

Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and inclusion on the performers list

Training in addiction medicine, mental health, or inclusion health

Experience working with people experiencing homelessness, substance use, or severe mental illness.

Commitment to delivering healthcare to socially excluded or vulnerable populations.

Knowledge of current clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.

Ability to work flexibly in non-traditional clinical settings.

We are committed to improving gender balance and particularly welcome applications from male GPs, who are underrepresented in our Homeless Health GP team.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Who Were Looking For

Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and inclusion on the performers list

Training in addiction medicine, mental health, or inclusion health

Experience working with people experiencing homelessness, substance use, or severe mental illness.

Commitment to delivering healthcare to socially excluded or vulnerable populations.

Knowledge of current clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.

Ability to work flexibly in non-traditional clinical settings.

We are committed to improving gender balance and particularly welcome applications from male GPs, who are underrepresented in our Homeless Health GP team.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and inclusion on the performers list
  • Training in addiction medicine, mental health, or inclusion health

Desirable

  • GP trainer, Clinical Supervision or Mentoring certificate

Knoeledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with people experiencing homelessness, substance use, or severe mental illness
  • Commitment to delivering healthcare to socially excluded or vulnerable populations
  • Understanding of safeguarding and risk management
  • Knowledge of current clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice
  • Ongoing commitment to personal development
  • Evidence of computer literacy and keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Experience working in outreach settings
  • Experience of working in teams and able to promote a team spirit
  • Interest in service development
  • Familiarity with EMIS

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Strong skills in managing complexity, uncertainty, and multimorbidity
  • Ability to work flexibly in non-traditional clinical settings
  • Excellent communication skills with a compassionate, non-judgmental approach
  • Effective patient communication and history taking
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and inclusion on the performers list
  • Training in addiction medicine, mental health, or inclusion health

Desirable

  • GP trainer, Clinical Supervision or Mentoring certificate

Knoeledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with people experiencing homelessness, substance use, or severe mental illness
  • Commitment to delivering healthcare to socially excluded or vulnerable populations
  • Understanding of safeguarding and risk management
  • Knowledge of current clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice
  • Ongoing commitment to personal development
  • Evidence of computer literacy and keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Experience working in outreach settings
  • Experience of working in teams and able to promote a team spirit
  • Interest in service development
  • Familiarity with EMIS

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Strong skills in managing complexity, uncertainty, and multimorbidity
  • Ability to work flexibly in non-traditional clinical settings
  • Excellent communication skills with a compassionate, non-judgmental approach
  • Effective patient communication and history taking

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).

Employer details

Employer name

BrisDoc Healthcare Services

Address

Homeless Health Service

1 Jamaica Street

Bristol

BS2 8JP


Employer's website

https://brisdoc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

BrisDoc Healthcare Services

Address

Homeless Health Service

1 Jamaica Street

Bristol

BS2 8JP


Employer's website

https://brisdoc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

People Team Coordinator

Olukolajo Onadipe

workwithus@brisdoc.org

01179370900

Details

Date posted

07 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £87,524 - £89,155pa (pro rota) depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

Salaried GP - HHS

Job locations

Homeless Health Service

1 Jamaica Street

Bristol

BS2 8JP


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