Ministry of Defence General Practitioner (MOD GP)

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services); King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical services provider in King's Lynn is seeking a General Practitioner for a fixed-term appointment. This role emphasizes quality clinical care with opportunities for occupational health tasks. Suitable candidates will be registered with the UK GMC and hold relevant certifications. The position offers a supportive environment, with options for part-time work, and includes access to various benefits like on-site gym and pension scheme.

Benefits

Access to on-site Gym

Pay as you dine facilities

Membership of the Civil Service Pension scheme

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Registered with the UK General Medical Council.
• Holding a current Licence to practice.
• Membership with relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings for quality improvement.
• Provide general healthcare during normal practice hours.
• Undertake mandatory medical examinations and provide advice.
• Deliver primary care emergency treatment when required.

Skills

General healthcare provision

Mandatory medical examinations

Occupational healthcare

Supervision of communicable diseases

Participation in health committees

Education

UK General Medical Council registration

Post Graduate Training Certificate in General Practice

Certificate of General Practice Vocational Training (GPVT)

Job description

Overview

Ministry of Defence General Practitioner (MOD GP) – fixed-term appointment covering a gapped military post. The role begins upon appointment and ends on 8 November 2028, with arrangements in line with MOD Fixed-term Appointment policy. The closing date is 01 October 2025.

Are you seeking a salaried GP role that allows you to deliver excellent clinical care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance? This opportunity offers primary care sessions, occupational medicals, and time for administrative tasks within a supportive primary health care team at RAF Marham, Kings Lynn (PE33 9NP) as part of the Valiant Combined Practice with RAF Honington. Part-time candidates will be considered on a job-share basis to ensure full-time coverage.

Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) is an inclusive organisation committed to providing outstanding care to our entitled personnel and their families. This role is based in a fully resourced Primary Health Care Team with access to in-house dispensary and integration with community mental health and rehabilitation services.

Benefits

• Access to on-site Gym
• Pay as you dine facilities
• Membership of the Civil Service Pension scheme
• Inclusive working environment

Job responsibilities

Duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Attending regular multi-disciplinary meetings to ensure continuous quality improvement and healthcare governance, with daily case discussions among doctors.
• Providing general healthcare to all registered patients during normal practice hours.
• Undertaking mandatory medical examinations and provide appropriate occupational healthcare and advice, and all supporting administrative duties.
• Providing primary care emergency treatment to patients within the Establishment when required.
• Supervising management of communicable diseases, including monitoring and reporting through single Service chains.
• Representing the Senior Medical Officer on medical practice-related issues, including participation in unit health committees where appropriate.

The successful post holder will deliver regular primary health care and, when suitably trained, occupational health care in line with GMC standards to support organisational objectives and optimise patient care. The position involves delivering acute and scheduled primary care to a diverse mix of military and civilian patients, with 15-minute appointments covering all aspects of the GP curriculum including pediatrics, ante-natal care, mental health, and chronic disease management.

We operate as part of a cohesive Primary Care Team including Doctors, Practice Nurses, Physiotherapists, Pharmacy Technicians, Exercise Rehabilitation Instructors, Health Care Assistants, Practice Management, and RAF Medical Assistants. An in-house dispensary is available and access to community mental health and rehabilitation teams to maximise patient recovery potential. Continuous professional development is encouraged with opportunities for certification in occupational, aviation, and sports and exercise medicine.

About us

Continuous professional development is facilitated with a study leave allowance. The RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine provides opportunities to engage with military aircrew and aviation medicine. MOD offers flexible working options to accommodate diverse backgrounds and needs, including maternity, adoption or shared parental leave, and paternity leave where applicable.

Selection process

The selection process includes CV screening, followed by interview assessments against behaviors: Leadership, Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing, Managing a Quality Service, and Working Together. Behaviour examples should reflect real-life experiences. A YouTube-based guidance resource is provided for preparation. Please ensure your CV demonstrates required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships, with personal details removed where appropriate.

Further information about interviews and flexible working requests will be provided during the process. The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date; interviews will be scheduled subsequently. Travel expenses for interviews are not reimbursed. Relocation expenses are not offered, with exceptions for Non-Standard moves as per policy. All new Civil Service employees will undergo a 6-month probation period. Successful candidates must meet security requirements (security check) before appointment. If offered, evidence of Hepatitis B immunity may be requested.

Visa sponsorship under the points-based system is not available for this role. The Civil Service embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. If you require reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, contact the Resourcing Team.

Person specification

Registration

• Membership registration number with the relevant professional body is required prior to submitting your application.

CV

• Copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question; uploading is not available.
• Reference essential criteria with your CV; provide sufficient information to shortlist.

Registrations & Memberships

• Registration with the UK General Medical Council (GMC) and on theGP Register.
• Certificate of Prescribed Equivalent Experience or Statement of Acquired Rights (CCT) from JCPGT(GP).
• Post Graduate Training Certificate in General Practice and a Certificate of General Practice Vocational Training (GPVT).
• Holding a current Licence to practice.

Behaviour statement

• Have you been dismissed for gross misconduct related to bullying, harassment, discrimination, or victimisation in the past five years, or would you have been dismissed for such misconduct had you continued in that role?

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a DBS submission for criminal history checks.

Salary: £85,451 to £104,560 per year pro rata for part-time; pay award pending.

Notes: The post does not include relocation expenses. Applicants must meet security and fitness-for-duty requirements. This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. The MOD is smoke-free and supports a healthy work environment.