General Practitioner

GHS Clinics; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cheltenham is seeking a sessional GP to deliver high-quality clinical care in a state-of-the-art facility. The role offers flexibility with up to 2 sessions per week and the opportunity to be part of a new clinic projected to deliver 100,000 appointments annually. Candidates should have strong clinical knowledge and be committed to ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Complimentary access to GHS Clinics PCI accredited training

Opportunities for professional development

State-of-the-art working environment

Qualifications

• Strong clinical knowledge and technical skills.
• Ability to assess patients and perform physical examinations.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical services including diagnosing illnesses.
• Develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients.
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare team members.

Skills

Medical Knowledge

Diagnostic Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Education

Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

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Global Health Services (GHS) Ltd is a private healthcare company providing personalised healthcare and treatment in a new way to meet the needs of the population today. We design and deliver evidence based clinical services with innovation embedded at the outset. GHS Clinics opens in 2025 and provides evidence-based, NICE compliant, and CQC inspected private healthcare services directly to patients. We are recruiting a highly professional multi-disciplinary qualified team to deliver our new services.

Salary range: Negotiable per session.

Hours: Per-session basis, up to 2 sessions/week available. Flexibility offered.

Term: Permanent.

Start: July 2025.

GHS Clinics is establishing a new benchmark in private care, and we are looking for a sessional GP to join the team in our new state-of-the-art facility in central Cheltenham. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a dynamic and impactful business, contributing directly to the success of a clinic projected to deliver 100,000 appointments annually. You will play a crucial role in delivering high quality clinical care, assessment, diagnosis and treatment toour private patients using a range of services. These currently include weight management, ADHD and autism and musculoskeletal conditions. The role incorporates seeing patients face-to-face, home visits and video consultations. In all aspects of the role you will have an understanding of and adhere to the GHS quality statements aligned to CQC domains: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide a range of high quality clinical services, including diagnosing illnesses, conducting physical examinations, and prescribing medication.
• Provide clinical expertise in patient eligibility, care pathways and discharge planning for a range of private services offered by GHS Clinics.
• Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting issues.
• In consultation with patients and in line with disease management protocols, develop care and treatment plans for health.
• Provide positive and constructive interactions with patients about their health plans, concerns, provide advice, and offer specialist support where required specific to the service.
• Provide counselling and health education, promoting healthy lifestyle choices and signposting to support services.
• Using GHS Clinics integrated digital technology tools and platforms maintain accurate patient data, recording information to GHS Clinics policy standards.
• Collect data for audit and research purposes in line with GHS Clinics policy and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team, including management, therapists, dieticians, nurses, and the service host.
• Provide continuing professional development for other healthcare professionals and attend training relevant to the role and service delivery.

Qualifications:

• Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP)

Skills and knowledge:

Strong clinical knowledge and technical skills including:

• Medical Knowledge: Strong foundation in human anatomy, physiology, and the various diseases and conditions they may encounter.
• Diagnostic Skills: Ability to accurately assess patients, gather relevant information, and perform physical examinations when necessary.
• Treatment Knowledge: Knowledgeable about various medications, their effects, and potential side effects, as well as other treatment options.
• Referral Skills: Ability to identify when referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers are necessary.
• IT Skills: Proficient in using electronic health records and other relevant software.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Understand the principles of evidence-based practice, including how to critically evaluate information and apply it to their practice.
• Ethical Considerations: Be aware of and adhere to ethical guidelines and legal regulations.
• Continuing Professional Development: demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning and professional development to maintain skills and knowledge.
• Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals, including providing clear explanations and actively listening.
• Empathy and Compassion: Be empathetic and compassionate in their interactions with patients, building trust and understanding.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify problems, gather information, and develop effective solutions.
• Adaptability: Be adaptable to changing circumstances and new information.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Leadership: Demonstrate leadership.
• Time Management: Ability to effectively manage time and prioritise tasks.
• Organisation: Be organised and detail-oriented.

Personal attributes:

• Highly professional with an approachable demeanour.
• Discreet and trustworthy.
• Resourceful and proactive.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• A strong team player with a positive attitude.

Benefits of joining GHS Clinics:

• Complimentary access to GHS Clinics PCI accredited training
• The opportunity to be part of something truly exceptional from the ground up.
• A stimulating and fast-paced environment where your contributions will be highly valued.
• The chance to work alongside a passionate and dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
• A state-of-the-art working environment in a central Cheltenham location.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth as the clinic expands.

Freedom to act and autonomy:

• Freedom to initiate action within clinical / professional policies, accountable for actions.
• Act at all times as a role model and act ensuring the delivery of high standards of care.
• Maintain skills and knowledge in relation to clinical area and CPD and Revalidation requirements.
• Attend meetings relevant to the area of practice and development.
• Participate in organisational meetings.
• Keep abreast of relevant political and professional issues in healthcare, particularly in relation to relevant clinical areas.

Working conditions:

• Primarily works in an office and clinical environment within a clinical setting.
• May require occasional travel to other locations or meetings.
• Requires flexibility to work outside of normal business hours as needed.

General compliance:

1. To comply with all Global Health Services (GHS) Ltd Policies and Procedures including but not limited to:

• Health and Safety
• Confidentiality
• Data Quality
• Freedom of Information
• Equality Diversity and Inclusion
• Promoting Dignity at Work by raising concerns about bullying and harassment
• Information and Security Management and Information Governance
• Counter Fraud and Bribery
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Safeguarding.

2. As part of the duty of care to patients, all staff are expected to:

• Understand duty to adhere to policies and protocols applicable to infection prevention and control.
• Comply with key clinical care policies and protocols for prevention and control of infection at all times; this includes compliance with policies for hand hygiene, standards (universal) infection precautions and safe handling and disposal of sharps.
• All staff should be aware of GHS Infection Control policies and other key clinical policies relevant to their work and how to access them.
• All staff will be expected to attend prevention and infection control training, teaching and updates as appropriate for their area of work, and be able to provide evidence of this at appraisal.

3. To perform duties to the highest standard with particular regard to effective and efficient use of resources, maintaining quality and contributing to improvements.

4. Your behaviour will demonstrate the values and vision of GHS by showing you care for others, that you act professionally as part of a team and that you will continually seek to innovate and improve. GHS values and behaviours have been designed to ensure that everyone is clear about expected behaviours and desired ways of working in addition to the professional and clinical requirements of their roles.

5. Perform any other duties that may be required from time to time.

6. Contribute positively to the client experience. You will come across clients and their families and carers and in our clinical areas and in other environments; we rely on all our staff to be helpful, kind and courteous to patients, visitors and each other.

7. Ensure you adhere to and work within the local Multiagency safeguarding vulnerable adults policies and procedures.

8. Ensure that you comply with the Mental Capacity Act and its Code of Practice when working with adults who may be unable to make decisions for themselves.

9. This job description may be altered to meet changing needs of the service and will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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