GP (On the Day Service)

Nottingham City General Practice Alliance; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Nottingham City General Practice Alliance invites applications for a General Practitioner (On the Day Service) working in the Primary Care Network. The role focuses on urgent, patient-centred care with same-day appointments, in a fast-paced primary care setting.

The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver timely consultations, safe prescribing and care coordination, with opportunities to contribute to service development and clinical governance.

Qualifications

• Must hold GMC registration and be eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience in GP On the Day Service or urgent care settings is desirable.
• Strong clinical governance and prescribing responsibilities required.

Responsibilities

• Make autonomous clinical decisions for presenting problems.
• Assess health needs of patients with undifferentiated issues.
• Undertake detailed clinical assessments and appropriate investigations.
• Provide timely, high-quality face-to-face consultations.
• Develop care plans and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Document consultations and contribute to audit and QOF requirements.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Autonomous practice

Patient-centred care

Team collaboration

Education

GMC Registration

Job description

Main area GP Contract Fixed term: 11 months (01/11/26 - 30/09/27) Hours Part time - 24 hours per week Job ref GPA-8345688

Employer Nottingham City General Practice Alliance Employer type General Practice Site St Anns Valley Centre Town Nottingham Salary £53.90 per hour Salary period Hourly Closing 20/10/2026 08:00

GP (On the Day Service)

Job overview

The General Practitioner (GP) working in the Primary Care Network (PCN) commissioned On the Day Service will be at the forefront of providing patient-centred, urgent care within the primary care setting.

This role is critical in ensuring patients presenting with acute medical concerns receive timely and high-quality consultations, advice, treatment, and referrals as needed. The GP will work in a dynamic, fast-paced
environment, responding to a diverse range of clinical presentations with professionalism, empathy, and efficiency.

The post-holder will manage same-day appointments through face-to-face consultations delivering care that meets clinical standards and adheres to best practices. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a
highly motivated and adaptable individual to make a meaningful impact on the health outcomes of patients.

The GP will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and administrative staff to provide seamless and holistic care. In addition to direct patient
care, the post-holder will actively contribute to service development, clinical governance, and educational initiatives within the organisation.

This job description is designed to provide an outline of the role and responsibilities. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to review as the organisation evolves.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation or Primary Care Network.
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Undertake detailed clinical assessments, including history-taking, physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic investigations when clinically appropriate.
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Formulate and implement evidence-based management plans tailored to each patient’s clinical needs, ensuring safe and effective prescribing practices.
• Manage medical emergencies within the scope of primary care, escalating or referring patients to secondary or specialist care services as necessary.
• In consultation with patients and in line with current disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
• Providing counselling and health education.
• Referring to other care providers as appropriate.
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
• Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements.

Working for our organisation

NCGPA is a dynamic and growing GP Federation, consisting of 34 member practices across Nottingham, dedicated to delivering high-quality primary care services and improving patient outcomes. With over 300 employees, we aim to drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in healthcare delivery, supporting our member practices, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), and citywide services.

Please note that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role:
The General Practitioner (GP) working in the Primary Care Network (PCN) commissioned On the Day Service will be at the forefront of providing patient-centred, urgent care within the primary care setting.

Thisrole is critical in ensuring patients presenting with acute medical concerns receive timely and high-quality consultations, advice, treatment, and referrals as needed. The GP will work in a dynamic, fast-paced
environment, responding to a diverse range of clinical presentations with professionalism, empathy, and efficiency.

The post-holder will manage same-day appointments through face-to-face consultations delivering care that meets clinical standards and adheres to best practices. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a
highly motivated and adaptable individual to make a meaningful impact on the health outcomes of patients.

The GP will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and administrative staff to provide seamless and holistic care. In addition to direct patient
care, the post-holder will actively contribute to service development, clinical governance, and educational initiatives within the organisation.

Key responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether selfreferred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation or Primary Care Network.
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Undertake detailed clinical assessments, including history‑taking, physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic investigations when clinically appropriate.
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Formulate and implement evidence‑based management plans tailored to each patient’s clinical needs, ensuring safe and effective prescribing practices.
• Manage medical emergencies within the scope of primary care, escalating or referring patients to secondary or specialist care services as necessary.
• In consultation with patients and in line with current disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.

Person specification

Professional Registration

• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems
• GMC Registration

Please Note:

• This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. We recommend submitting your application early to avoid disappointment.
• Successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email with an invitation to interview.

Notes on completion of applications:

• All reference requests will be made to your employer/previous employers' HR Department, covering the previous 3 years of activity.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust recruitment processes.
• All eligible staff will need to have gained clearance through a standard/enhanced DBS check prior to working.
• All posts are subject to a probationary period.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.