Speciality Doctor

NHS Jobs; Shire Of Northampton; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Employee benefits

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking qualified clinicians to independently assess, diagnose and treat patients in an urgent care setting. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, making safe clinical decisions and escalating when needed, while maintaining precise documentation.

The role offers opportunities for professional development, exposure to diverse urgent care presentations, and a supportive culture focused on patient safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise.
• Included on the GP Register or possesses equivalent urgent care experience.
• Experienced in managing acute presentations in primary care, urgent care or emergency settings.
• Confident working autonomously while recognising when senior or specialist input is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, investigate, diagnose and treat patients with urgent healthcare needs.
• Make safe, evidence-based clinical decisions within urgent care scope.
• Refer or escalate to specialist or emergency services as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Autonomous working

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

GMC registration

Job description

Independently assess, investigate, diagnose and treat patients presenting with urgent healthcare needs. Make safe, evidence-based clinical decisions within the scope of urgent care practice. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to provide seamless patient care. Refer or escalate patients appropriately to specialist or emergency services when required. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives. Contribute to teaching, mentoring and supporting colleagues where appropriate.

About You

• Fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise.
• Included on the GP Register or possesses equivalent urgent care experience.
• Experienced in managing acute presentations in primary care, urgent care or emergency settings.
• Confident working autonomously while recognising when senior or specialist input is required.
• An excellent communicator with strong clinical decision‑making skills.
• Passionate about delivering safe, compassionate and high‑quality patient care.
• Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• A modern, busy co‑located Urgent Treatment Centre.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and learning.
• Exposure to a diverse range of urgent care presentations.
• A positive working culture focused on patient safety and continuous improvement.
• NHS pension (where applicable) and employee benefits.
• Competitive salary and terms in line with experience and organisational policy.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic urgent care service where every day is different. You'll become part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding care to our local community while supporting each other to develop professionally. If you are looking for a rewarding role that combines the variety of urgent care with the benefits of collaborative team working, we would love to hear from you.