We are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable General Practitioners to join the Hereford GP Hub, an evolving and innovative service delivering accessible, high-quality care across Herefordshire.
The Hereford GP Hub offers a blend of face-to-face and virtual appointments, giving GPs the opportunity to work in a flexible, modern care model that supports patients with timely access to treatment and advice. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs),you will playa central role in delivering responsive, patient-centred care.
This role offers a varied and rewarding caseload, with a balanced mix of face-to-face and virtual consultations across the week. As part of a revised rota model. You will also contribute to a service that works closely with wider healthcare partners, supporting smooth patient pathways and joined-up care.
The service operates from 9am to 6pm, with flexible morning, afternoon and full-day sessions available. Sessions include a mix of15-minute bookable appointments for NHS 111,Emergency Department and GP surgeries with clinical consultations for allocation admin time.
This is an excellent opportunity for GPs who enjoy variety, value teamwork, and want to be part of a forward-thinking service that is shaping new ways of delivering care.
Main duties of the job
We are recruiting for up to 24 GP hours per week, with part-time (permanent and fixed-term) and casual (0 hours) roles available within the following service hours:
Mondays 14:0018:00 (virtual appointments)
Tuesday 09:0013:00 & 14:0018:00 (virtual appointments)
Fridays 09:0013:00 (face to face) & 14:0018:00 (face to face & virtual)
Salary: GP rates dependent on experience
Location: Nelson House (face to face) & home working (virtual)
Closing date: No fixed closing date. We reserve the right to close early if sufficient applications are received.
About us
Taurus Healthcare was established in 2012 as the provider arm of the GP Federation, serving 185,000 patients in Herefordshire. Founded and owned by partners across the Herefordshire Primary Care community, Taurus focuses on delivering excellent out-of-hospital services.
Our ethos is to provide high-quality, cost-effective care as close to patients homes as possible, while ensuring those needing hospital services are seen quickly and effectively.
At Taurus Healthcare, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Military Veterans and families of serving personnel.
Taurus Healthcare offers a range of employee benefits, including:
- Access to the NHS pension scheme with a 23.78% employer contribution
- 33 to 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays, pro rata for part-time staff)
- Access to an Employee Benefits Programme (Vivup), including:
- 24/7 counselling services
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes
- Discounts from national retailers
- Access to the Blue Light discount scheme
Due to current licence limitations, visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so please apply as soon as possible.
This role must not be advertised or represented by third parties without written authorisation.
Job description
The post holder will be responsible for seeing patients in an identical manner to regular general practice work, taking responsibility for a patients care and only referring back to their own GP where appropriate, consistent with ensuring every contact counts.
This will involve routine, urgent and telephone appointments, as well as supporting the clinical and administrative teams in the best interests of the patient that supports a patient seeing the right person at the right time in the right place.
The GP is expected to do any referrals required and appropriately prescribe within the Herefordshire guidelines, taking into account the Low Priority Treatment guidance from the CCG. To assist in development of the service, with incident reporting and suggestions for improvements through the appropriate system.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
- Work autonomously and collaboratively, recognising when referrals are required.
- Excellent IT skills- computer and keyboard literate.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to deliver work to tight deadlines.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Relay clinical information and maintain high quality accurate, comprehensive consultation records.
Experience Essential
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- Experience of working with patients
- Experience of working autonomously
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of using EMIS Web
- Experience of working under pressure
- Experience of healthcare in Herefordshire
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Adaptable and comfortable dealing with changing priorities and be a team player
Desirable
- Organised friendly, approachable, polite and empathetic
Qualifications Essential
- Qualified General Practitioner
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
- Safeguarding adults
- In date CPR training (within 18 months)
- Current clean driving license
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Application question(s):
- Do you possess General Practitioner qualification or equivalent?
- Do you have a current UK professional registration?
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Have you ever been removed from the register?
- Do you have any conditions or sanctions placed on your registration?
- Have you ever had restrictions placed on your clinical practise as a part of the revalidation process?
Work Location: In person
