Locum GP - Luton Urgent Treatment Centre

HUC; Luton; On-site; GBP 103,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

HUC is seeking experienced General Practitioners to join our Urgent Treatment Centre and Out-of-Hours services in Luton on a self-employed, ad-hoc basis. This face-to-face Locum role offers autonomy, with hours described as flexible and 0 hours per week on the contract, and pay per hour.

Key duties include delivering urgent care in UTC/OOH settings, maintaining GMC registration, and complying with professional standards; weekend availability is preferred. The role closes 03/10/2026.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration.
• 2 years post-CCT experience and annual appraisal/revalidation.
• On the relevant medical performers list with indemnity.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent care in UTC and OOH settings on a self-employed basis.
• Make independent clinical decisions addressing patient issues.
• Maintain accurate consultation records and prescribe appropriately.
• Collaborate with operational managers to deliver seamless services.
• Adhere to safeguarding and clinical governance protocols.

Skills

GMC registration

Post-CCT experience

Clinical decision making

Face-to-face care

Education

GP qualification (GMC) or MRCGP

2 years post-CCT experience

Annual appraisal and revalidation

Job description

Locum

Main area General Practitioner Grade Locum Contract Ad-hoc: Self-employed contract Hours Flexible working - 0 hours per week Job ref 4265-8301867

Site Luton Urgent Treatment Centre Town Luton Salary £75.04 - £123.36 per hour Salary period Hourly Closing 03/10/2026 23:59

We are looking for experienced, motivated, and patient-centred General Practitioners to provide high-quality clinical services on a self-employed basis. Join our dynamic team, delivering care to patients across Urgent Treatment Centres and Out-of-Hours settings. If you are a GP who is committed to supporting patients with urgent care needs and, are looking for an autonomous role with a better work/life balance, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to work with us within our OOH service.

This independent role will give you the opportunity to enhance your skills and experience , alongside delivering high quality urgent care.

This is a face-to-face role including base and visiting. Remote shifts are not available.

Our urgent treatment clinic is located in Luton Town centre. Operating hours are as below, with weekend coverage being a priority:

• Luton Urgent Treatment Centre: Monday to Sunday 8:00 - 20:0

Main duties of the job

• Uphold the principles of the General Medical Council’s “Good Medical Practice” by representing HUC and the NHS professionally, ensuring consistency and the sharing of best practices across clinical services.
• Make independent, professional decisions to address individual patient issues effectively.
• Evaluate and address the healthcare needs of patients presenting with undiagnosed or undefined conditions.
• Maintain accurate, clear, and timely consultation records in line with agreed professional standards.
• Prescribe treatments appropriately, adhering to the HUC prescribing formulary.
• Manage case lists proactively to minimize reliance on face-to-face services, including ambulance referrals, A&E visits, urgent care centres, and out-of-hours services.
• Ensure all cases are handled promptly, providing patient support or reallocating cases if delays occur.
• Collaborate closely with operational managers on duty to deliver seamless services and achieve clinical and quality outcome.
• Adhere to safeguarding protocols and uphold best practices in clinical governance.

Working for our organisation

HUC provides theNHS111 and Out of Hours GP service to over 4.5 million patients across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, West Essex and the South West of England.

We are looking for independent, self-employed General Practitioner to provide services in our UTC and OOH clinics, on a face to face basis.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Essential requirements include:

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and included in the GP Register.
• 2 years post-CCT experience.
• Annual appraisal and revalidation.
• General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) with MRCGP examination or equivalent.
• On the relevant medical performers list (with no conditions preventing working or restrictions on practice).
• Full professional indemnity.
• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
• Be a practising GP.
• Weekend availability.

Person specification

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
• Be a practising GP

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of their employment without requiring employer sponsorship, including after the expiry of any time-limited visa (such as a Graduate visa).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

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.

Name HUC Job title Clinical Recruitment Email address [e-mail] Additional information

No agencies. This role is on a face-to-face basis and remote work is not available.