Overnight General Practitioner

Are you a dedicated GP looking to pick up some additional work? Do you want to support the local community by seeing 111 referral patients? Are you looking for a role where you can triage candidates while working from home? As an Out of Hours General Practitioner with Practice Plus Group, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care working night shifts. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with urgent medical needs in a fast-paced but rewarding setting.

We are looking for motivated GPs within a commutable distance to Ipswich, Colchester or Clacton-on-Sea, who are passionate about urgent care and eager to contribute to our ongoing mission to provide accessible, safe, and effective healthcare outside regular surgery hours. This role offers flexibility, excellent professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in your community. Our OOH service is open from 18.30-08.00 Monday to Friday and 24 hours over the weekend, however we are looking to increase our pool of clinicians working night shifts. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you. We are able to offer Bank (PAYE) or Self Employed (LTD Company or Sole Trader) contracts for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Providing comprehensive clinical assessments and management for patients requiring urgent care outside of normal surgery hours across base working, home visitations and clinical assessment service (CAS).
• Managing a varied caseload including acute minor illnesses, injuries, and chronic condition exacerbations.
• Utilizing the Adastra clinical system to accurately record consultations and clinical notes.
• Working collaboratively with healthcare colleagues, including nurses, paramedics, and administrative staff, to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
• Making appropriate referrals, liaising with secondary care services, and ensuring patient safety through effective clinical decision-making.
• Participating in clinical audits, governance activities, and continuous professional development.

Qualifications:

• Fully qualified General Practitioner with GMC registration and relevant UK licence to practice.
• Previous experience working in Primary care settings i.e. GP Surgery, Urgent Treatment Centres or Out of Hours.
• Proven experience using the Adastra clinical system for patient record management is desirable.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to manage a diverse and often complex caseload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centred care aligned with Practice Plus Group’s values.
• Flexibility with working hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Able to commute to site in North East Essex.

If you are a dedicated GP seeking a flexible and rewarding role within a trusted organisation, we would love to hear from you. Join Practice Plus Group and help us deliver exceptional out of hours care to the communities we serve.