General Practitioner GP South London

Athona Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a General Practitioner for Integrated Urgent Care in London. This role involves delivering clinical assessments, managing complex patient presentations, and providing leadership to a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should possess an MBBS or equivalent, hold relevant registrations, and have significant clinical experience, especially in urgent care settings. This position offers flexibility with working hours and competitive pay rates, appealing for physicians looking for impactful locum opportunities.

Benefits

Industry-leading in-house revalidation support

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Registration with a relevant professional body is required.
• Significant clinical experience in urgent or emergency settings is essential.
• Enhanced DBS check must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Deliver telephone-based clinical consultations and triage.
• Provide clinical leadership to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to clinical governance and digital triage processes.

Skills

Registration with a relevant professional body (NMC/HCPC/GPhC)

Significant post registration clinical experience in a primary, urgent, emergency or ambulance setting

Experience of providing complex clinical care, advice and support to patients

Ability to act as the senior clinician

Familiarity with NHS Pathways systems

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The London Ambulance Service has selected Athona as a preferred supplier for their Immediate and Urgent Care services. We are working closely with this historic organisation to support them in delivering outstanding emergency and urgent care across two sites in London.

Role

Job Title: General Practitioner
Specialty: Integrated Urgent Care
Grade: General Practitioner
Location: London
Salary: £85- £95 per hour

Responsibilities

This locum position is based in a multi-disciplinary Integrated Urgent Care Hub, delivering telephone-based clinical consultations and triage. This post is due to start ASAP and is offering ongoing bookings, allowing you to have flexibility around working hours. As the service offers 24-hour coverage these will include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required.

As a senior member of the Integrated Urgent Care Clinical Assessment service, you will deliver complex clinical assessments, manage undifferentiated presentations, supporting safe and effective care for patients. Using your clinical expertise, you’ll offer holistic advice, promote self-care, and coordinate referrals across the urgent care system where needed.

This role will include clinical leadership to the wider Integrated Urgent Care service multi-disciplinary team including Call Handlers, Nurses, Paramedics and Advanced Practitioners and act as a point of clinical support for community-based professionals such as ambulance crews, nursing teams, and home care staff. Helping to shape and lead a responsive, patient-focused service that delivers care in the right place, at the right time.

You’ll also contribute to clinical governance, digital triage processes, and the professional development of others helping to shape urgent care delivery across the wider healthcare system.

Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

• Registration with a relevant professional body (NMC/HCPC/GPhC)
• MBBS or equivalent
• Inclusion on a CCG Medical Performers list
• Significant post registration clinical experience in a primary, urgent, emergency or ambulance setting
• Experience of providing complex clinical care, advice and support to patients
• Ability to act as the senior clinician and provide clinical leadership to the Clinical Assessment Service multidisciplinary team as well as the wider community support function
• Familiarity with NHS Pathways systems
• Enhanced DBS
• The right to work in the UK

Why work with Athona?

We’re a trusted partner for locum professionals across the NHS, offering more than just placements. With over 20 years of experience, we provide meaningful opportunities, ongoing support, and expert guidance throughout your career.

What We Offer

• Industry-leading in-house revalidation and appraisal support
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Exclusive access to NHS roles through our preferred supplier status
• A dedicated consultant who understands your career goals
• Generous referral scheme

Apply Today

If this sounds like the right role for you, apply now and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss further.

Know someone else who might be interested?

Refer any candidate to Athona for a role with London Ambulance Service IUC and receive up to £300 for every successful recommendation. (Terms and Conditions apply)