Bank General Practitioner Locums -North Middlesex with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Visa Note

Although this vacancy indicates that certificate of sponsorship may be available, applicants should verify visa eligibility requirements directly with the employer before applying. The job posting explicitly states “VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE,” so international candidates must confirm their eligibility to work in the UK with the recruitment team.

Job Details

Company: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Location: North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, Sterling Way, London, N18 1QX

Salary: £80 to £100 an hour depending on grade and booking time

Schedule: Flexible working

Employment Type: Bank

Language: English

Application Deadline: The closing date is 28 February 2026

Reference Number: 391-3758-BANK

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit caring, professional, suitably qualified GPs to work in our Urgent Treatment Centre at North Middlesex University Hospital. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high quality urgent care and will work in conjunction with the UCC Lead GP, Service Manager and the nursing team to ensure effective overall performance of the UCC.

At all times the post holder will act in a manner consistent with the GMC’s Good Medical Practice and North Middlesex University Hospital values. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified General Practitioners seeking flexible working arrangements in a dynamic NHS environment.

The position offers competitive hourly rates ranging from £80 to £100 per hour, depending on grade and booking time. As this is Bank work, it operates on an ‘as and when’ basis with no guaranteed hours, providing flexibility for GPs who may have other commitments or prefer to work on an ad-hoc basis.

Main Duties of the Job

As a Bank General Practitioner Locum, you will be expected to perform the following duties during your assigned shifts:

• Liaise between nurses, other clinicians, patients, and relatives to support safe care delivery
• Attend and participate in daily unit activities to maintain service standards
• Provide appropriate workplace supervision to other staff as and when needed
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, especially in relation to documentation
• Arrive on time for the shift and be available for work from the arranged start time
• Co-operate with the workforce deployment team in relation to administration of the shift
• Attend local induction as appropriate when working in new areas
• Comply with all local policies, including upholding the trust’s values and behaviours

In addition to these core responsibilities, you will be expected to provide triage where required in the Initial Assessment Unit, where walk-in patients are both streamed, seen and treated as needed. You will also provide complete consultations with assessment, treatment and management of patients of all ages presenting with primary care problems at the UCC.

Job Responsibilities

Your clinical responsibilities will include recording full clinical notes using the UCC IT systems and completing coding requirements on the clinical record in line with Trust and North Middlesex University Hospital requirements. You will complete all administrative work relating to consultations and work as part of the wider clinical team, supporting Nurse Practitioners, HCAs, and GP colleagues while training Doctors.

You will manage referrals of UCC patients to acute specialties, A&E or community services where required, and support the redirection of patients to their registered GP where appropriate. As part of your role, you will provide education to patients on healthy living and disease prevention, as well as educating patients on appropriate use of NHS services.

Prescribing medicines in accordance with UCC formulary and dispensing medicines from stock where available will be part of your responsibilities. You will complete discharge letters for all patients seen in the UCC and use all internal and external referral pathways for patients in the UCC. Adopting a reflective approach to clinical practice, reporting all incidents, and working with the team to investigate incidents will also be expected.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential: MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable: Not provided

Eligibility

Essential: Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment

Essential: Eligibility to work in the UK

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals.

About the Employer

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident employer and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post.

Please note, you must have at least 6 months experience in an NHS setting in order to proceed with joining our Bank. This requirement ensures that all locum GPs have sufficient familiarity with NHS systems and processes before providing patient care.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to the local community. As one of London’s leading teaching hospitals, we offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a supportive working environment.

Certificate of Sponsorship Information

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. However, please note that the job posting explicitly states “VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE.”

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

For further information on UK visa requirements and sponsorship, applicants should visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. We strongly recommend that international candidates verify their eligibility to work in the UK before applying for this position.

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.

All applicants must be willing to undergo this check as part of the pre-employment process. This is a standard requirement for all NHS positions to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.

The Disclosure and Barring Service check helps us maintain the high standards of patient care and safety that our patients expect and deserve from the NHS.

How to Apply

Apply via NHS Jobs website. For questions about the job, contact Adam Robinson (Recruitment Manager) at adam.robinson4@nhs.net.

International applicants should ensure they have all necessary documentation ready, including proof of GMC registration, evidence of eligibility to work in the UK, and any required criminal record checks from countries where they have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

We recommend contacting the recruitment team before applying to discuss your individual circumstances and confirm whether you meet all the eligibility requirements for this position.

For more information about the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, please visit our website at https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/. You can also find our privacy notice at https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk/applying-for-a-job/.

Supporting Documents

The following supporting documents are available for this position:

• 391-3758-BANK-JD and PS.pdf (PDF, 579 KB)
• 391-3691-BANK-FR.pdf (PDF, 392 KB)

These documents contain detailed information about the job description, person specification, and further recruitment information. We recommend reviewing these documents carefully before applying.

Equal Opportunities

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity in employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We aim to create a working environment where everyone feels valued and respected, and where individual differences are celebrated. Our commitment to equality of opportunity is demonstrated through our policies, practices, and culture.

All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their merits and qualifications for the position. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups to help us build a diverse workforce that better reflects the communities we serve.