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 whose
needs are best met in their own home?
We are looking for
regular experienced GPs to join our integrated team working flexibly on a
Monday and/or Tuesday. The hours
available include 08:00-20:00 or 08:00-14:00 and 14:00 20:00.
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.
Salary :- In hours rate from £46.12ph - 47.75ph,Otr of Hours rate ( 6pm-8pm & weekends) £55.34ph - £57.65ph.
*Interviews are expected to be held on week commencing 9th March 2026*
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.
Taurus Healthcare offer many employee benefits, such as:
- Access to a generous NHS pension scheme with 23.78% employer contribution.
- 33 to 38 days annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays, depending on service (pro rata for part-time staff).
- Access to an extensive Employee Benefits Programme (Vivup) offering:
o 24/7 access to counselling services
o Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes
o Access to a wide range of discounts from national retailers
- Access to the Blue Light extensive discount scheme.
Due to current licence limitations, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
To provide a
full general practice service across different settings according to the
portfolio role of the GP and the needs of the service.
Main Responsibilities
The post holder
will be responsible for seeing patients in an identical manner to regular
general practice work, taking responsibility for a patients care and only
referring back to their own GP where appropriate, consistent with ensuring
every contact counts.
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.
Unpicking
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.
To assist in
development of the service, with incident reporting and suggestions for
improvements through the appropriate system.
* A full Job Description & Person Specification is attached to this advert*
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
To provide a
full general practice service across different settings according to the
portfolio role of the GP and the needs of the service.
Main Responsibilities
The post holder
will be responsible for seeing patients in an identical manner to regular
general practice work, taking responsibility for a patients care and only
referring back to their own GP where appropriate, consistent with ensuring
every contact counts.
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.
Unpicking
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.
To assist in
development of the service, with incident reporting and suggestions for
improvements through the appropriate system.
* A full Job Description & Person Specification is attached to this advert*
Person Specification
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Work autonomously and collaboratively, recognising when referrals are required.
Desirable
- Excellent IT skills- computer and keyboard literate.
Skills
Essential
- Work autonomously and collaboratively, recognising when referrals are required.
- Excellent IT skills- computer and keyboard literate.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to deliver work to tight deadlines.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Relay clinical information and maintain high quality accurate, comprehensive consultation records.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified General Practitioner.
- A demonstrable commitment to professional.
- development.
- Safeguarding adults.
- In date CPR training (within 18 months)
- Current clean driving license.
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Primary Care.
- Experience of working with patients.
- Experience of working autonomously.
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of using EMIS Web.
- Experience of working under pressure.
- Experience of healthcare in Herefordshire.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Work autonomously and collaboratively, recognising when referrals are required.
Desirable
- Excellent IT skills- computer and keyboard literate.
Skills
Essential
- Work autonomously and collaboratively, recognising when referrals are required.
- Excellent IT skills- computer and keyboard literate.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to deliver work to tight deadlines.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Relay clinical information and maintain high quality accurate, comprehensive consultation records.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified General Practitioner.
- A demonstrable commitment to professional.
- development.
- Safeguarding adults.
- In date CPR training (within 18 months)
- Current clean driving license.
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Primary Care.
- Experience of working with patients.
- Experience of working autonomously.
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of using EMIS Web.
- Experience of working under pressure.
- Experience of healthcare in Herefordshire.
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).
