Locum GP – Virtual Hospital

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Watford is seeking a Locum GP for the Virtual Hospital to oversee clinical supervision and high-quality care. Responsibilities include expanding pathways and delivering patient-centered health services. The applicant must be GMC-registered. This position offers flexible working options and the opportunity to contribute to innovative care models.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for disabled candidates

Qualifications

• GMC & GP registration required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision within the Virtual Hospital.
• Support and expand current VH pathways.
• Ensure high‑quality clinical care for patients.

Job description

Locum GP – Virtual Hospital

The closing date is 30 November 2025

We are inviting applications for GPs with significant experience in Virtual Wards to act as senior decision makers for the South West Hertfordshire Healthcare Partnership Virtual Hospital.

The main duties of this role are based at Watford General Hospital, with some scope to work alongside our Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) colleagues at their site in the BRE Building (Bucknalls Lane, Watford Herts, WD25 9XX).

The Virtual Hospital (VH) is looking for qualified individuals who will help deliver 1.8 WTE to the VH.

Our virtual ward programme is a collaborative initiative with Central London Community Healthcare Trust, providing services in ABC (Asthma, Bronchiectasis and COPD), heart failure (HF), General Medicine (GM), Frailty and Post‑surgical Colorectal, in order to deliver admission avoidance and step‑down care solutions.

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical supervision within the Virtual Hospital.
• Support and expand current VH pathways.
• Ensure that high‑quality clinical care is consistently provided to patients within the Virtual Hospital.

Core Hours:
• 9am‑5pm Monday to Friday on site.
• 8am‑6pm Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays on site.
We are recruiting several individuals to share all of these hours.

Person Specification

• GMC & GP registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; disclosure will be required.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining care models, working closely with partners and embracing digital advances.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is innovation to improve clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is excellent patient care, together. Our values are empowerment, compassion, professionalism and inclusivity.

We offer flexible working options to support a healthy work‑life balance. Flexible working

If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and require support or guidance, contact [e-mail].

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If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust