HealthHero
Self Employed Sessional GP - NHS Out of Hours, Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire
Self Employed Sessional GP - NHS Out of Hours, Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire
Posted 4 weeks ago
WiltshireContractField-basedFull-TimeLead
Posted 4 weeks ago
Description
Further to recent organisational growth, we have an exciting opportunity for Self Employed General Practitioners to join our forward thinking team in Wiltshire.
Whether you are looking to supplement your existing commitments or prefer the structure of evening, overnight, or weekend work, we are able to offer a range of shift patterns to suit your availability.
About the role
As an Independent, autonomous Clinician working to support our mission to deliver high-quality, patient-centred services, you will work as part of our multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and timely care to those accessing our Integrated Urgent Care Service. We provide a variety of shift opportunities to include:
Our Sessional GPs are able to work flexibly at each base covering our all aspects of our Urgent Care service, inclusive of telephone triage, face-to-face patient appointments and attending patient home visits.
We operate an appointment only system which is managed centrally by our dedicated team of Coordinators.
The key elements of the role include but are not limited to:
Please note that the support of a senior clinician is always available during your shift.
About you:
This role is well-suited to GPs who value autonomy, enjoy clinical variety and are looking to contribute meaningfully to patient care during evenings, weekends, and overnight periods.
What we offer:
About us
Our Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) is a service offered to patients who are registered with a General Practitioner within the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire locality. We exist to simplify healthcare and improve lives by making care feel instant, intelligent and human. HealthHero is Europe’s largest digital health provider, delivering 4 million consultations per year. We’ve built a seamless digital clinic that brings body and mind together — from GP appointments and mental health support to long-term condition management.
In line with our commitment to Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity, we welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. We are a certified Disability Confident Employer and are committed to affording equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Whether you are looking to supplement your existing commitments or prefer the structure of evening, overnight, or weekend work, we are able to offer a range of shift patterns to suit your availability.
About the role
As an Independent, autonomous Clinician working to support our mission to deliver high-quality, patient-centred services, you will work as part of our multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and timely care to those accessing our Integrated Urgent Care Service. We provide a variety of shift opportunities to include:
- Face-to-face shifts based at one of our Primary Care Centres across the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire locality.
- Mobile shifts undertaking home visits to patients who are unable to travel to a primary care centre, supported with a full-equipped medical car.
- Triage shifts based at our regional Head Office in Chippenham.
Our Sessional GPs are able to work flexibly at each base covering our all aspects of our Urgent Care service, inclusive of telephone triage, face-to-face patient appointments and attending patient home visits.
We operate an appointment only system which is managed centrally by our dedicated team of Coordinators.
The key elements of the role include but are not limited to:
- Working as an autonomous practitioner providing clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for adult and paediatric patients invited to attend our Primary Care Centres or during remote consultations.
- Accurately triaging & prioritising all patients.
- Undertaking home visits to patients who are unable to travel to a primary care centre, supported with a fully-equipped medical car and driver.
- Referring patients to alternative care settings when appropriate.
- Supporting the Care Coordination Centre Single Point of Access.
- Supporting with triage of calls that have come via the NHS111 pathway or the dedicated Healthcare Professional line.
Please note that the support of a senior clinician is always available during your shift.
About you:
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List
- Up-to-date indemnity including cover for Urgent Unscheduled Care.
- Experience in urgent or Out of Hours settings (preferred)
- Proficiency with Adastra (preferred)
- A calm, methodical approach to clinical decision-making
- The ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- A commitment to maintaining high standards of clinical governance and patient care
This role is well-suited to GPs who value autonomy, enjoy clinical variety and are looking to contribute meaningfully to patient care during evenings, weekends, and overnight periods.
What we offer:
- Competitive sessional rates
- A supportive and open working environment
- Sessional contracts
- Paid orientation programme for new starters
- A fully-stocked car at each base and a driver to support home visits
- A variety of shifts available with some potential for remote triage working
- GP Audit: Useful evidence for annual appraisals and PDPs
About us
Our Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) is a service offered to patients who are registered with a General Practitioner within the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire locality. We exist to simplify healthcare and improve lives by making care feel instant, intelligent and human. HealthHero is Europe’s largest digital health provider, delivering 4 million consultations per year. We’ve built a seamless digital clinic that brings body and mind together — from GP appointments and mental health support to long-term condition management.
In line with our commitment to Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity, we welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. We are a certified Disability Confident Employer and are committed to affording equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

