Locum General Practitioner (GP) - Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC)
Location: Hertfordshire
Job Type: Locum
System: Adastra
Pay: £85 to £110 per hour
Job Summary
We are seeking experienced and dedicated General Practitioners to join a busy Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC). The role involves managing urgent and unscheduled care needs, assessing and treating a wide range of acute primary care conditions, and ensuring optimal patient flow within the service.
This role is ideal for GPs with a strong background in urgent and emergency care who thrive in a dynamic, high demand setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and video consultations with patients presenting urgent care needs.
* Provide triage services where required, ensuring effective prioritisation of patient care.
* Deliver timely assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients across all age groups.
* Maintain accurate and comprehensive electronic patient records in line with UTC guidelines.
* Complete clinical coding requirements and documentation in accordance with Trust and organisational standards.
* Manage referrals to acute specialities, emergency departments, or community services as appropriate.
* Educate patients on disease prevention, health promotion, and appropriate NHS service use.
* Prepare and complete discharge summaries for all treated patients.
* Ensure safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, following UTC and national policies.
* Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including clinical audits, incident reporting, and governance reviews.
* Work closely with the nursing team, paramedics, allied health professionals, and GP colleagues to deliver a seamless and effective service.
* Support and mentor junior doctors, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff as required.
Essential Criteria:
* Full GMC registration with a license to practise in the UK.
* MRCGP qualification or equivalent.
* Up to date DBS
* Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
* Minimum of one year's post-qualification experience as a GP.
* Experience working in an urgent care, UTC, or A&E setting.
* Strong clinical decision-making skills with the ability to work under pressure.
* Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
* Experience using Adastra or similar urgent care IT systems.
* Familiarity with NHS urgent and emergency care pathways.