Salaried GP

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Burton on the Wolds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Free parking

Birthday leave

Health Cash Plan

Flexible working

Car Lease Scheme (low-emission)

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Referral programme

Job summary

DHU Healthcare is seeking a Salaried GP to join its Urgent Treatment Centre network. You will assess and manage patients with undifferentiated illness and minor injuries, perform history-taking and examinations, and act on investigations within UTC pathways.

You will prescribe within policy, escalate when required, and maintain GMC registration and Performers List status while contributing to governance and service improvement across East Midlands sites.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the NHS Performers List.
• Completion of GP training or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working in general practice, urgent care, out of hours or unscheduled care settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with urgent undifferentiated illness and minor injuries in UTC scope.
• Undertake history taking, examinations and evidence-based decision making.
• Request, interpret and act on investigations and point-of-care tests.
• Prescribe within competence and organisational policy.
• Escalate to emergency department or other pathways when needed.
• Support learning, safety and continuous improvement in governance.

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Full GMC registration

NHS Performers List inclusion

GP training completion or equivalent

Experience in general practice/urgent care

Job description

Every patient journey relies on skilled clinicians delivering safe, high quality care. Your expertise helps us meet urgent needs and improve outcomes. As a Salaried GP you will:

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with urgent undifferentiated illness and minor injury presentations in line with UTC scope, competence and local pathways.
• Undertake clinical history taking, physical examination and clinical decision making using evidence based practice.
• Request, interpret and act on appropriate investigations available within the UTC setting, including point of care tests, ECGs and imaging where available and authorised.
• Maintain full GMC registration, licence to practise and inclusion on the Performers List.
• Maintain appraisal, revalidation, mandatory training and professional development requirements.
• Prescribe and provide treatment within competence and organisational policy.
• Recognise when a patient requires escalation to emergency department, specialty care, ambulance transfer or other onward referral pathways.
• Provide robust safety netting, follow up advice and clear discharge information.
• Work within DHU clinical governance arrangements and contribute to a culture of openness, learning and continuous improvement.
• Report incidents, near misses and safety concerns promptly and participate in investigation or reflective review where required.
• Support learning from complaints, patient feedback, audits and significant events, embedding learning into clinical practice.
• Work collaboratively with reception, triage, nursing, ACP and operational colleagues to support safe patient flow.
• Balance timely decision making with safe clinical assessment, recognising that operational pressures must not compromise patient safety or patient experience.

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the NHS Performers List
• Completion of GP training or equivalent experience appropriate to the role
• Experience of working in general practice, urgent care, out of hours, emergency medicine or other unscheduled care settings
• Experience of assessing and managing undifferentiated presentations safely

At DHU Healthcare, every role matters. Were a not-for-profit team driven by compassion and respect, where your voice is heard and your growth truly matters. Join us and be part of something bigger. For you, for them, with us.

Shaping the future of care. At DHU Healthcare, our Urgent and Emergency Care teams work on the frontline of the NHS, delivering expert, compassionate care 24/7, 365 days a year. From Emergency Departments and Urgent Treatment Centres to GP surgeries and communities across the East Midlands and beyond, were there when people need us most. Our teams of skilled medical, nursing, allied health, and support professionals all work together to respond quickly and effectively to every patient. We deliver a wide range of services including community nursing, urgent treatment, primary care streaming, urgent on‑day primary care, GP home visiting, phlebotomy, community hospital medical cover, telephone consultation support, and palliative care home visiting. With us, youll be supported to succeed - in your role, your development, and your career. We offer a benefits package with your health, happiness and future in mind. You'll have access to the NHS pension scheme (and well honour your existing NHS pension pot and holiday entitlement if transferring), free parking at most sites, birthday leave, and our Health Cash Plan for you and your family covering dental, optical, therapy costs, and 24/7 GP access after six months. Plus, wellbeing perks, flexible working, a salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme with low‑emission options, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and a rewarding referral programme. It's our way of saying thank you. Learning, leading, shaping healthcare At DHU Healthcare, we support your growth at every stage of your career. With career paths, tailored training, and the DHU Academy, you'll have the tools and encouragement to explore skills and opportunities, take the next step, and make an impact. From leadership programmes and apprenticeships to essential role‑specific training, development is part of how we work and shape healthcare together. A culture where differences matter. We believe that when everyone feels valued respected and supported, they can do their best work. We're proud to reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds. We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces community and, as a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates to share any support or reasonable adjustments they may need during the recruitment process.