General Practitioner

Military Medical Personnel; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency seeks a Locum Doctor (General Practitioner) for an assignment with the Ministry of Defence at HMS Heron Medical Centre. The role requires specific qualifications, including GMC registration and MOD experience. You will provide high-quality healthcare to military personnel, conduct health assessments, and complete necessary documentation. The position offers competitive pay rates and flexibility in assignments. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Attractive rates of pay

Generous referral bonus

Flexible assignments

Free uniforms

Free mandatory training

Weekly payments

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Registration with the GMC on the main and GP Registers without Restrictions.
• Current satisfactory appraisal in line with GMC’s Good Medical Practice.
• Certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People up to Level 3.
• Must be on the UK NHS Performers List and provide an NHS Performer number.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Primary Healthcare clinics for Military personnel.
• Conduct Occupational Health fitness assessments.
• Complete reports following MOD policy.
• Attend management reviews or case conferences.

Skills

Primary Healthcare

Occupational Health assessments

GMC Registration

Safeguarding certification

MOD Experience

Job description

We are looking for a Locum Doctor (General Practitioner) with MoD Experience to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at HMS Heron Medical Centre, in Ilchester, Somerset.

This is a locum role (23 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Pay rates:

• PAYE – £60.10 per hour
• Umbrella – £69.12 per hour

Job Description

• Undertake Primary Healthcare (PHC) clinics for Military and entitled personnel.
• Examinations and Occupational Health (OH) fitness for work assessments within the locum doctor’s scope of experience and qualification.
• To inform the local medical authority of any case that may affect a serviceperson’s ability to undertake their duties.
• To complete reports and documentation in accordance with MOD policy or the requirements of any other government department.
• To attend individual management reviews or case conferences with Primary Healthcare (PHC) and/or line management as required.

Essential requirements/ Qualification/ Experience

• Registration with the General Medical Council both on the main register and on the General Medical Council (GMC) GP Register without Restrictions.
• Must have a current, satisfactory in date annual appraisal in line with the requirements of the General Medical Council’s (GMC’s) Good Medical Practice (GMP).
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.
• Previous Ministry of Defence (MOD) Experience.
• Must be on the UK NHS Performers List and provide an NHS Performer number.

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous “Refer a Friend” bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
• Free mandatory training
• Weekly payments
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.

Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.