General Practitioner

Practice Plus Group

The closing date is 16 May 2025

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is one of the UKs leading providers of healthcare services. We are committed to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to our patients. Our Out of Hours (OOH)and Unscheduled Care Coordination Hub (UCCH) is a vital part of this commitment, offering exceptional, patient-centred care when people need it the most. With a focus on making healthcare easily accessible and ensuring people receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time, we are expanding our team to support our mission.   This is a 23 hour per week part time role, split across our OOH and UCCH functions. We offer an exceptionally competitive salary with FTE being £114,000.

The UCCH is an award-winning innovative multi-disciplinary hub aimed at facilitating improved patient outcomes, admission avoidance and enhanced patient journeys. Clinicians and paramedics from Integrated Urgent Care, East of England Ambulance Trust and the Urgent Community Response teams work together to proactively intercept category 3-5 ambulances in an effort to reduce demand on the ambulance trust and emergency department.  

The OOH service provides care for patients with urgent primary care needs in the periods when GP practices are closed, typically evenings, weekends, bank holidays and overnight.

This post will suit newly qualified GPs within the first two years of training who would like to develop their knowledge and skills within Integrated Urgent Care. Mentorship will be provided.

Main duties of the job

Working face to face within the UCCH and NEE OOH (and/or SNEE CAS) as part of the multi-disciplinary team   Reviewing low acuity cases held in the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) queue and identifying cases that may be better served by other Services   Completing remote and face to face consultations with patients and/or caregivers   Work with other members of the team to identify and suggest service improvements with a focus on quality assurance and patient safety   At times of reduced workload, post-holders will be expected to work within the SNEE CAS   Act as a representative and ambassador for Practice Plus Group at all times

About us

Full registration with the GMC with a license to practice   Vocational training certificate or certificate of equivalence   Full membership of a medical indemnity organisation   Current HEP B immunity certificate   Inclusion on a PCT Medical Performers list   Basic computer literacy and keyboard skills   Good telephone manner & clear diction. Timely record keeping.   Excellent communication and listening skills. Team worker.   Please apply online or send your CV to the recruiter - George Robinson - George.Robinson@Practiceplusgroup.com 

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£114,701.20 a year FTE £114,701.20 - Pro Rata - £ 65,953.19

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

11495

Job locations

Colchester Primary Care Centre

Turner Road

Colchester

Essex

CO4 5JR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Plus Group is one of the UKs leading providers of healthcare services. We are committed to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to our patients. Our Out of Hours (OOH)and Unscheduled Care Coordination Hub (UCCH) is a vital part of this commitment, offering exceptional, patient-centred care when people need it the most. With a focus on making healthcare easily accessible and ensuring people receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time, we are expanding our team to support our mission.   This is a 23 hour per week part time role, split across our OOH and UCCH functions. We offer an exceptionally competitive salary with FTE being £114,000.

The UCCH is an award-winning innovative multi-disciplinary hub aimed at facilitating improved patient outcomes, admission avoidance and enhanced patient journeys. Clinicians and paramedics from Integrated Urgent Care, East of England Ambulance Trust and the Urgent Community Response teams work together to proactively intercept category 3-5 ambulances in an effort to reduce demand on the ambulance trust and emergency department.  

The OOH service provides care for patients with urgent primary care needs in the periods when GP practices are closed, typically evenings, weekends, bank holidays and overnight.

This post will suit newly qualified GPs within the first two years of training who would like to develop their knowledge and skills within Integrated Urgent Care. Mentorship will be provided.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Plus Group is one of the UKs leading providers of healthcare services. We are committed to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to our patients. Our Out of Hours (OOH)and Unscheduled Care Coordination Hub (UCCH) is a vital part of this commitment, offering exceptional, patient-centred care when people need it the most. With a focus on making healthcare easily accessible and ensuring people receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time, we are expanding our team to support our mission.   This is a 23 hour per week part time role, split across our OOH and UCCH functions. We offer an exceptionally competitive salary with FTE being £114,000.

The UCCH is an award-winning innovative multi-disciplinary hub aimed at facilitating improved patient outcomes, admission avoidance and enhanced patient journeys. Clinicians and paramedics from Integrated Urgent Care, East of England Ambulance Trust and the Urgent Community Response teams work together to proactively intercept category 3-5 ambulances in an effort to reduce demand on the ambulance trust and emergency department.  

The OOH service provides care for patients with urgent primary care needs in the periods when GP practices are closed, typically evenings, weekends, bank holidays and overnight.

This post will suit newly qualified GPs within the first two years of training who would like to develop their knowledge and skills within Integrated Urgent Care. Mentorship will be provided.

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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

Practice Plus Group

Address

Colchester Primary Care Centre

Turner Road

Colchester

Essex

CO4 5JR


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Colchester Primary Care Centre

Turner Road

Colchester

Essex

CO4 5JR


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter - IUC

George Robinson

George.Robinson@practiceplusgroup.com

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£114,701.20 a year FTE £114,701.20 - Pro Rata - £ 65,953.19

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

11495

Job locations

Colchester Primary Care Centre

Turner Road

Colchester

Essex

CO4 5JR


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