Important Visa Information
While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship, all applicants must verify their eligibility to work in the UK with the employer before proceeding. The certificate of sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval, and applicants will need to meet all UK Visas and Immigration requirements. International candidates should prepare necessary documentation including proof of qualifications, English language proficiency, and any required criminal record certificates from countries where they have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Job Overview
Gtd Healthcare is seeking dedicated and proactive Out of Hours Urgent Care Salaried GPs to join their team at Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified medical professionals looking to relocate to the UK with the support of a certificate of sponsorship. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £95,025 to £105,788 per annum, with additional enhancements for evening, weekend, and overnight working.
Company Information
Gtd Healthcare is one of the largest NHS commissioned Primary and Urgent care providers in North West England. As a not-for-profit organisation, they are committed to innovative care approaches and putting people at the heart of everything they do. The company values diversity and is passionate about providing the best possible healthcare for patients while supporting staff development and career progression.
Location
The position is based at two key locations: Royal Preston Hospital located at Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9HT, and Chorley & South Ribble Hospital at Preston Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1PP. Both facilities serve as vital urgent care centers providing 24/7 services to the local community.
Salary and Benefits
The role offers a competitive salary of £95,025 to £105,788 per annum, with additional enhancements available for evening, weekend, and overnight working. The benefits package includes paid indemnity cover, 2 sessions per year for appraisal and pre-appraisal preparation, one week study leave per year pro rata, opportunities for protected medical leadership time, and various development opportunities.
Working Pattern
This is a permanent position available on a full-time, part-time, or flexible working basis. Applicants must commit to a minimum of 12 hours per week across Monday to Sunday for evening, overnight, and weekend working. The service operates 24/7, providing vital patient care at all times.
Essential Qualifications
To be considered for this position, applicants must be on the GMC GP register with a current Licence to Practice and without any current restrictions or undertakings relevant to unscheduled care work. Additionally, candidates must hold a Vocational Training certificate or certificate of equivalence, be included on NHS England’s Medical Performers list, and be without any restrictions relevant to OOH work.
Desirable Qualifications
While not essential, preference may be given to candidates who are either GP Principals or Salaried GPs working in areas covered by gtd healthcare contracted areas or which share an appropriate boundary. Candidates with freelance sessional GP working sessions within gtd healthcare contracted areas and demonstrable evidence of in-hours commitments in regular practices will also be looked upon favorably.
Essential Experience
Applicants must demonstrate computer literacy with the ability to use clinical systems and online decision support combined with a reasonable typing speed. Experience working in primary care, OOH, or Urgent Care settings is essential, along with an up-to-date understanding of modern primary care delivery in an OOH/urgent care setting.
Key Skills and Attributes
Successful candidates will possess excellent communication and listening skills even in difficult situations, demonstrate holistic patient care, and be flexible and able to adapt to change. The role requires good problem-solving skills, the ability to work within a team, and the capacity to use one’s own initiative while working autonomously and being self-motivated.
Main Duties
As an Out of Hours Urgent Care Salaried GP, your primary responsibilities will include providing timely clinical care to gtd healthcare out of hours patients in the form of advice or face-to-face consultation. You will ensure appropriate referrals for further management, proactively communicate with the Lead Senior Clinical Practitioner and Senior Care Co-ordinators, and work within the prescribing formulary while taking account of the minimum length of prescribed treatment.
Personal Development
The company is committed to supporting your professional growth. You will be expected to maintain appropriate professional registration, ensure all statutory and mandatory training relevant for the post is completed, identify your own training needs, and participate in the NHS appraisal process and all activities required for revalidation.
Corporate Responsibilities
As part of the gtd healthcare multidisciplinary team, you will work to ensure a positive and productive team environment is developed and maintained at all times. You will work as part of a team to ensure targets are met, have primary responsibility for operational targets in real time, and participate in audit of clinical and patient services.
Benefits Package
In addition to the competitive salary, the company offers numerous benefits including paid indemnity cover, flexible pension benefits including NHS pension scheme, 30 days annual leave rising to 32 after five years of continuous service, family-friendly and carer policies, and opportunities to apply for innovation and quality awards.
Additional Perks
Employees enjoy access to Wagestream, which provides flexible and on-demand access to stream your pay in real-time when picking up extra shifts. The company also offers a cycle to work scheme, NHS staff discounts such as Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts, and various wellbeing initiatives that offer a wide range of tools and resources.
Professional Development
There are numerous opportunities for portfolio working across primary and urgent care, in or out of hours, and further development including GP trainer programs, fellowship schemes, minor surgery, and other specialist courses. Partnership opportunities are also available with GMS practices for those interested in additional professional pathways.
Application Process
The closing date for applications is 18 January 2026. All applications must be submitted via the NHS Jobs website. For questions about the job, you can contact Lesley Procter (Operations Manager) at lesley.procter@nhs.net. Please note that while the phone number is not provided, email inquiries are encouraged for initial contact.
How to Apply
For international applicants specifically, please follow these steps:
- Verify your eligibility for UK work authorization with gtd healthcare before applying
- Gather all required documentation including proof of GMC registration, qualifications, and English language proficiency
- Obtain criminal record certificates from any country where you have resided for 12+ months in the past 10 years
- Complete the application through the NHS Jobs website
- Contact Lesley Procter at lesley.procter@nhs.net to discuss sponsorship requirements
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information on UK visa requirements, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Contact Information
For all inquiries regarding this position or the sponsorship process, please contact Lesley Procter (Operations Manager) at lesley.procter@nhs.net. The company website, https://www.gtdhealthcare.co.uk/, provides additional information about the organisation and its services.
Equal Opportunities
Gtd Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. All applicants will be treated with respect and fairness throughout the recruitment process.
Conclusion
This represents an exceptional opportunity for qualified GPs seeking to relocate to the UK with the support of a certificate of sponsorship. The combination of competitive remuneration, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in patient care makes this position particularly attractive for international medical professionals.