General practitioner

Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting role providing medical oversight for community multi-disciplinary teams working to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions for people who's needs are best met in their own home?

We are looking for regular experienced GPs to join our integrated team working.

The role will be based at Nelson House in Hereford.

This role would ideally suit GPs who would welcome the time to unpick complex medical histories and support proactive care planning; those with an interest in frailty; and those who enjoy supporting the learning and development of advanced practice colleagues.

Main duties of the job

The GP will provide telephone and video support to the community ACPs, nurses and therapists assessing patients in the community. The GP will support patients who are managed in a GP-run virtual ward. The GP will also support paramedics and the ambulance service for patients who do not need conveyance to hospital but may still need some medical intervention.

About us

Taurus Healthcare was established in 2012, as the provider arm of the GP Federation serving 185,000 patients in Herefordshire. Founded and owned by the partners of the entire Herefordshire Primary Care community, Taurus is focused on providing excellent out of hospital services for patients. Our ethos is to provide high quality and cost-effective health outcomes that are delivered as close as possible to the patients home, whilst ensuring that patients who do require in hospital services are seen as quickly and effectively as possible.

At Taurus Healthcare we strive to create a diverse, inclusive workplace, and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds including those from Military Veterans and family members of serving personnel.

Taurus Healthcare offer many employee benefits, such as:

• Access to a generous NHS pension scheme with 20.68% employer contribution.
• 38 days annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays, depending on service (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Access to the Blue Light extensive discount scheme.
• Access to Vivup benefit platform

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.