PHL Group is seeking experienced General Practitioners (GPs) to join our dedicated Out-of-Hours (OOH) service across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality urgent primary care when patients need it most. Whether providing telephone triage, consulting with patients at one of our seven primary care centres, or undertaking home visits, you’ll help ensure patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place.
This role offers excellent flexibility, competitive rates, and the opportunity to work within a supportive, patient-focused organisation committed to delivering outstanding care.
About the Role
As an Out-of-Hours GP, you will assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of urgent primary care presentations while working collaboratively with Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurses, Paramedics and our wider clinical and operational teams.
You will be responsible for delivering safe, effective and compassionate care, supporting clinical decision-making, maintaining high clinical standards and contributing to the ongoing development of our service.
Service Hours
Our Out-of-Hours service operates:
- Monday to Friday: 6:30pm – 8:00am
- Weekends and Bank Holidays: 24-hour service (8:00am – 8:00am)
We offer flexible shift patterns to support a healthy work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
As part of our clinical team, you will:
- Deliver telephone consultations, face-to-face appointments and home visits.
- Assess, diagnose and treat patients presenting with urgent primary care needs.
- Provide emergency care where appropriate while arranging onward transfer.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding patient care.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
- Support clinical governance, quality improvement and audit activities.
- Contribute to education, mentoring and the development of colleagues where appropriate.
About You
We are looking for experienced, motivated GPs who are committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
Essential Requirements
- GMC registered General Practitioner.
- Included on the NHS Performers List with no restrictions on practice.
- Minimum of three years’ post-CCT experience.
- Experience working within Urgent Care, Out-of-Hours, Walk-in Centres or Emergency Departments.
- Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to clinical governance and ongoing professional development.
Why Join Us?
At PHL Group, we pride ourselves on being Truly Caring, Team First, and Pioneering Innovation. You’ll join a forward-thinking organisation that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation, and empowers its leaders to make a real difference.
Applications
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If your application is successful, you can expect to hear from us within 2 weeks of submission.
Please note that this advert will remain open until the position is filled. Interviews will be held throughout the advertising period, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Apply today and become part of PHL Group’s commitment to delivering exceptional urgent care services across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Benefits
- Bike2Work Scheme. Save up to 42% on bikes & equipment
- DSE Eye Tests and Spectacles. Up to £25 for eye tests, £50 for spectacles
- Employee Assistance Program – 24 hour helpline. 24/7 support for counselling, legal, medical & more
- Employee Recognition. ‘Extra Mile’ Awards
- Family Friendly Policy. Support for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility leave
- Long Service Award. Celebrating 5 & 10 years of service
- Menopause Support. HRT subscription covered & Menopause Pledge
- NHS Discount – Blue Light Card. Staff are eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers a range of official discounts
- Paid Sick Pay. 10 days per year
- Professional Development. Training, courses & team-building opportunities
- Workplace Savings and Low Interest Loans. Payroll savings & low-interest loans
As part of our ongoing commitment to support the Armed Forces community, PHL Group has been awarded the Defence Employers Recognition Scheme Silver Award and Veteran Aware accreditation. These prestigious accolades highlight our unwavering dedication to supporting ex-military personnel, recognising the value that serving personnel, both regular and reservists, veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.
