The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Emergency Centre at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust (SaTH) for a Salaried General Practitioner to join the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) team.
The UTCs are co-located within the Emergency Departments at both sites (Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital) and will receive patients who present with a minor illness and/or injury. The team will comprise of Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Emergency Nurse Practitioners with medical cover from GPs and trainees. In addition, the team will work very closely with the Emergency Department, secondary care, Social Services, Mental Health and other specialist services.
The Salaried General Practitioner will be a key member of the UTC and ED team at SaTH and will be providing primary medical services to patients who either self-refer or are referred to the service from ED, 111 or other health care providers.
The post holder will be a GP who will work within the UTC alongside the wider team in the Emergency Department (ED). You will be expected to provide evidence based clinical care to all patients who are attending the service and undertake duties consistent with it, including but not limited to:
o Reviewing and assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems suitable for primary care
o Work as part of the ED and UTC team to provide safe, effective and timely care to patients
Main duties of the job
o To demonstrate clinical competencies and to supervise and train junior colleagues to develop skills as required.o To always exercise professional accountabilityo Support the UTC Lead to ensure that UTC policies and procedures are up-to-date and that all staff comply to agreed policies and maintain best practice.o Perform assessment of patient needs, plan and implement clinical treatmento To access diagnostics including bloods, ECGs and X-Rays.o To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.o To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.o To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.o To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- A fully qualified GP with current and full registration with the GMC with no restrictions on practice. Registered on a Local NHS England performers List.
- Relevant post graduate qualifications relevant to the role eg: MRCGP, MBBS or equivalent.
Desirable
- Additional higher education demonstrating skills in an urgent treatment environment
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- At least five years post qualification experience in relevant speciality
- Proven ability to perform assessments of patient needs, and to plan and implement clinical treatment
- Experience in the management of primary care patients in a UTC setting
- Up to date with current clinical practice and mandatory training (such as BLS, safeguarding and IG etc)
Desirable
- Evidence of coaching and training junior members of staff
- Experience of working in an ED setting
Closing Date: 13 November 2026
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