Ministry of Defence General Practitioner (MOD GP)

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services); Ruislip; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health service is looking for a General Practitioner to provide high-quality primary and occupational healthcare to military and civilian personnel. Responsibilities include managing primary care sessions, conducting occupational medicals, and overseeing communicable disease management. The ideal candidate must have GMC registration, experience in occupational health, and proficiency in medical IT systems. This is a full-time role with a salary range of £85,451 to £104,560 per year.

Benefits

On-site parking

Membership of the Civil Service Pension scheme

Flexible work arrangements

Paid maternity and adoption leave

Well-being support

Qualifications

• Experience in occupational health, military occupational health, aviation medicine, and armed-forces medicine.
• Evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B (unless a condition prevents vaccination).

Responsibilities

• Provide regular primary care sessions covering all GP curriculum areas.
• Conduct occupational medicals and provide appropriate health advice.
• Deliver primary-care emergency treatment within the establishment.
• Supervise the management of communicable diseases.

Skills

Leadership

Communication and Influence

Teamworking

Quality Service Management

Delivering at Pace

Education

Full registration with the UK General Medical Council (GMC) and GP Register

Tools

Medical IT systems

Job description

Ministry of Defence General Practitioner (MOD GP)

The closing date is 05 January 2026.

Location: Medical Centre, RAF Northolt, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 6NG (may also work at Northwood). Full‑time (37 hrs per week). Fixed‑term until 31 October 2026.

About the role

Deliver high‑quality primary and occupational healthcare to military and civilian personnel and their families as part of the Defence Primary Healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular primary care sessions (15‑minute appointments) covering all GP curriculum areas: paediatrics, ante‑natal care, mental health, chronic disease management and acute care.
• Conduct occupational medicals, mandatory examinations and provide appropriate occupational health advice.
• Deliver primary‑care emergency treatment within the establishment.
• Attend multi‑disciplinary meetings, participate in unit health committees and report on communicable‑disease management.
• Supervise and coordinate the management of communicable diseases and related reporting.
• Represent the Senior Medical Officer on medical practice matters when required.
• Manage administrative duties, meetings and protected professional‑development time within the team.

Qualifications and experience

• Full registration with the UK General Medical Council (GMC) and GP Register.
• Experience in occupational health, military occupational health, aviation medicine and armed‑forces medicine (e.g. underwater, diving).
• Knowledge of medical IT systems used within the Defence Medical Services.
• Demonstrated proficiency in relevant IT systems.
• Behaviour competencies: Leadership, Change and Improvement, Communication and Influence, Quality Service Management, Teamworking, Delivering at Pace.
• Evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B (unless a condition prevents vaccination).

Benefits

• On‑site parking.
• Membership of the Civil Service Pension scheme.
• Flexible work arrangements (job‑share for part‑time).
• Paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave up to 26 weeks full pay, followed by statutory pay.
• Paid paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay.
• Well‑being support and a smoke‑free working environment.
• Continuous professional development opportunities and awards.

Other information

Applicants must complete a security check and pass a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The role is not open to visa sponsorship unless the position is assessed as business critical.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Where you require support or adjustments for the recruitment process, contact the relevant team.

Salary: £85,451 to £104,560 per year (pro‑rata for part time). Pay award pending.