The Role

Job Purpose

To provide safe, timely, and effective clinical care within East Kent Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) based at WHH and QEQM.You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting via NHS 111 bookings, A&E redirections, and walk-ins, working collaboratively with nursing, reception, and allied professionals under the East Kent UTC Alliance (EKHUFT, Invicta Health CIC, Thanet Health CIC and IC24).

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Deliver face-to-face consultations and urgent care for patients presenting with acute or minor illness and injury. Undertake clinical assessments, investigations, and management plans in line with UTC clinical pathways. Provide advice to patients and referrers on appropriate care, treatment, and safety-netting. Liaise with A&E teams, community services, and primary care partners to ensure seamless care. Support effective triage, prioritisation, and redirection of patients where clinically appropriate. Maintain accurate clinical records on CLEO and EMIS systems and complete statutory documentation promptly. Work within IC24’s prescribing formulary and clinical governance framework. Participate in audit, learning events and educational sessions. Promote team working and positive engagement with colleagues across Alliance sites. Contribute to continuous service improvement and patient experience initiatives.

Flexibility and Technical Requirements

UTC GPs must be flexible to work rotational sessions including evenings, overnights and weekends on a 24/7 basis.

IC24 places a strong emphasis on digital systems – basic competence with CLEO, EMIS, Outlook and mobile devices is required (training provided).

Who are we?

We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not for profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services. IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services. IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care support services.

Location

William Harvey Hospital (Ashford) and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital (Margate)

What’s in it for you:-

Hourly pay of £61.63 - £76.12 includes Out of Hours Enhancements Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme Free 24/7 independent counselling service Learning and development opportunities Free membership to our reward and discount platform Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and three years of references.

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We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, those with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodiverse individuals, and other under-represented groups. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

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