salaried General Practitioner

Ministry Of Defence; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health service in Greater London is seeking a dynamic GP for a fixed-term appointment in their Primary Health Care Team. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive primary health care to military and civilian patients, attending multi-disciplinary meetings, and delivering occupational health care. The position offers on-site parking, a pension scheme, and supports work-life balance with generous leave policies. This role is vital for ensuring the health and well-being of personnel at the Medical Centre.

Benefits

On-site parking

Membership of the Civil Service Pension scheme

Inclusive working environment

Responsibilities

• Provide regular primary health care including acute and scheduled primary care.
• Attend primary care sessions and undertake administrative tasks.
• Deliver occupational health care in line with GMC standards.

Job description

Job Overview

The closing date is 05 January 2026. We are looking for a dynamic, organised, and enthusiastic GP to join our well‑resourced Primary Health Care Team at the Medical Centre, RAF Northolt, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 6NG. The role is a Fixed‑term Appointment (37 hrs per week) under the Ministry of Defence GP scheme, commencing upon appointment and ending on 31 October 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide regular primary health care, including 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 (paediatrics, ante‑natal care, mental health, chronic disease management).
• Attend primary care sessions, occupational medicals and protect time for administrative tasks, meetings, and professional development.
• Deliver occupational health care in line with GMC standards and undertake mandatory medical examinations while providing appropriate occupational healthcare advice.
• Provide primary care emergency treatment within the Establishment and supervise management of communicable diseases, including monitoring and reporting through Service chains.
• Attend regular multi‑disciplinary meetings to ensure continuous quality improvement and participate in unit health committees where appropriate.
• Represent the Senior Medical Officer on medical practice related issues and provide input to governance activities.
• Work across both sites of the Middlesex Group Practice (RAF Northolt and Northwood) with a flexible approach to part‑time or job‑share arrangements as required.

Benefits

• On‑site parking
• Membership of the Civil Service Pension scheme
• Inclusive working environment

About Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC)

DPHC is an inclusive and dedicated organisation committed to providing outstanding care to our entitled personnel and their families. We operate a team‑based Total Triage for all on‑day cases and have access to community mental health and rehabilitation teams, a fully cohesive Primary Care Team, and an in‑house dispensary. Continuous professional development is encouraged, with opportunities for certification in occupational, aviation, sports and exercise medicine.

Work & Life Balance

We offer a supportive environment with the resources and time dedicated to balance patient care and your own well‑being, including maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks statutory pay and further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay.