Job Introduction
Looking for your next step as a General Practitioner? Join DHU Healthcare and Make a Real Difference!
Are you a dedicated, compassionate General Practitioner seeking a rewarding opportunity in a supportive, patient-centred environment? At DHU Healthcare, we’re looking for experienced GPs to join our multidisciplinary team across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR), delivering high-quality care to our diverse and growing community.
What DHU Healthcare Can Offer You:
Locations:
- Thurmaston Health Centre
- Bowling Green Street Surgery
- Heron GP Practice
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Flexible — both Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available
Competitive Salary: £93,853 per annum
Commensurate with experience and role, plus enhancements where applicable
What DHU Can Offer You:
- Generous Annual Leave Entitlement: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (increasing to 33 days + 8 bank holidays with service) — Pro Rata / Per Annum
- Health Cash Plan: Free Level 1 cover after six months, including 24/7 GP access for you and your family, plus dental, optical, and therapy benefits.
- Access to the DHU Hub: Exclusive shopping and entertainment discounts, well-being resources, a health portal, and an enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.
- NHS Pension Scheme: Continue your existing NHS pension and holiday entitlement, recognising your continuous NHS service.
- Car Lease Scheme: Salary sacrifice options for hybrid and electric cars through NHS Fleet Solutions — part of our commitment to environmental sustainability.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: In partnership with Halfords, spread the cost of a new bike interest-free via your salary.
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: Supported by our Family Friendly policy because we understand the importance of family.
- Employee Referral Programme: Earn rewards by recommending talented colleagues to join our growing team.
- Birthday Leave Guarantee: Choose to take your birthday off or save the leave for another time — it’s entirely up to you.
- Free Parking: Most of our sites offer secure, free on-site parking.
- Inclusive, Supportive Culture: We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and foster an environment where every colleague can thrive.
What Your Typical Day Looks Like:
- Delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals of all ages within our community.
- Managing a mix of pre-booked and on-the-day appointments with clinical and administrative support.
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support effective, compassionate care.
- Participating in clinical meetings, service development projects, and strategic planning.
- Utilising digital systems to reduce administrative tasks and optimise patient care time.
- Pursuing areas of special clinical interest (e.g., minor surgery, women’s health, medical education).
- Upholding high standards in record-keeping, patient safety, safeguarding, and infection control.
To Be a Successful General Practitioner You’ll Need:
- MRCGP or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a valid Licence to Practise
- Relevant experience in Primary Care settings
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to ongoing professional development, audit, and quality improvement
- A supportive and collaborative approach to mentoring and developing clinical colleagues
We understand that digital applications may not be suitable for everyone. If you need to apply in a way that better meets your needs, please contact us, and we will gladly provide a format that works for you. For more information about our recruitment process, click here, or reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at @ Careers@dhuhealthcare.nhs.uk
At DHU Healthcare, we take pride in our diversity and foster an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, free from discrimination or bias. We warmly welcome applications from all individuals, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. To read more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pledge and see the progress we have made, please click here
We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring and strive to create a workplace where you can thrive.
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