Urgent Care GP - Sussex Home Visiting

IC24 LTD; Angmering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Home Visiting GP to deliver high-quality care to patients in their homes across Sussex. This role involves assessing and treating patients who are housebound or need urgent care. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills and the ability to work with various community teams. This position offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for professional development, including membership in the NHS Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Hourly pay of £54.59 - £58.69

Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 independent counselling service

Learning and development opportunities

Free membership to our reward and discount platform

Qualifications

• Ability to assess, diagnose, treat, and prescribe within the scope of practice.
• Experience in managing palliative and end-of-life symptoms.
• Good communication skills for liaising with community nursing and other teams.

Responsibilities

• Undertake home visits for allocated patients.
• Assess and treat patients in their own homes.
• Document consultations and handovers accurately.

Job description

The Role

Express new ideas, take initiative and save lives. Others talk about being brave, at IC24, we’re made that way.

From providing high quality integrated urgent care for over six million people, to thinking of innovative solutions for our patients –every role at IC24 is made to be brave.

Hours

Sussex 18 : 30 / 19 : 00-08 : 00 weekdays / 24 hours weekends and Bank Holidays

Job Purpose

To deliver high-quality, mobile urgent care to patients in their own homes across Sussex. The Home Visiting GP will provide face-to-face assessment and treatment for patients who are housebound, end-of-life or clinically triaged for a home visit following an NHS 111 disposition (CAT 3 or 4).

Working with IC24 drivers and dispatch teams, the role ensures patients receive timely, safe and effective care within the community.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Undertake home visits for patients allocated through IC24 dispatch systems using CLEO on Toughbook devices.

Assess, diagnose, treat and prescribe appropriately within scope of practice and guidelines.

Manage palliative and end-of-life symptoms in line with guidelines.

Prioritise visits based on clinical urgency and available resources.

Liaise with community nursing, pharmacy, paramedic and primary care teams to support continuity of care.

Document all consultations and handovers accurately and promptly.

Escalate safety concerns to on‑call Service Manager and ICB as per escalation protocol.

Contribute to training, audit, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Who are we?

We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not for profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services. IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services. IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP led out‑of‑hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care support services.

Location

Sussex (Angmering, Eastbourne, Burgess Hill, Woodingdean)

What’s in it for you

• Hourly pay of £54.59 - £58.69
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24 / 7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Free membership to our reward and discount platform

Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and three years of references.

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We celebrate brave ideas and brave people.

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We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, those with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodiverse individuals, and other under‑represented groups. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

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