Operose Health is recruiting a General Practitioner (GP) to join The Loxford Practice in Ilford, Greater London, United Kingdom. The position offers a salary of up to £112,500 per year, depending on experience, and is available on a permanent, part-time basis.
Importantly for qualified doctors looking to work in the UK, the employer states that support for a Tier 2 visa may be available, subject to the applicant obtaining the required GMC registration and GP Performers List approval.
This opportunity may therefore be of interest to eligible international doctors seeking a UK General Practitioner position with visa sponsorship support.
Job Overview
- Employer: Operose Health
- Job title: General Practitioner
- Practice: The Loxford Practice
- Location: Ilford, Greater London, United Kingdom
- Salary: Up to £112,500 per year, depending on experience
- Newly qualified GP rate: £11,000 per session
- Working hours: 8 sessions per week (33.33 hours)
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Sector: Health and Care
- Visa sponsorship: Tier 2 visa support may be available, subject to GMC and GP Performers List requirements
- Reference number: 1545595985
About the Role
As a General Practitioner at Operose Health, you will provide high-quality primary care to patients registered with and attending the practice.
You will work alongside clinical leads, the Practice Manager and the wider practice team to support patient care and help the surgery achieve its operational and quality objectives.
The role includes both face-to-face and remote consultations, telephone triage, clinical administration and other GP responsibilities.
You will also contribute to clinical governance, audits, quality improvement activities and standards relating to patient care.
Main Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing high-quality clinical care to patients registered with the GP surgery.
- Working closely with clinical leads and the local practice team.
- Participating in clinical governance and quality improvement activities.
- Supporting improvements in health outcomes through audits and the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
- Providing consultations in person and through video.
- Conducting telephone triage.
- Reviewing clinical correspondence and patient results.
- Carrying out medication reviews and prescription signing.
- Completing medical reports and other clinical administration.
- Participating in home visits where required.
- Taking part in surgery meetings and on-call duties, excluding out-of-hours work.
- Supporting safeguarding responsibilities.
- Maintaining high professional and clinical standards.
- Working with the Practice Manager and clinical lead to support the surgery’s action plan.
- Contributing to patient satisfaction, QOF, enhanced services and other key performance targets.
- Supporting effective use of resources and cost management.
Requirements
Applicants should meet the professional requirements for practising as a GP in the UK.
The employer is looking for candidates with:
- Current registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Registration on the NHS Performers List.
- GP accreditation, including MRCGP or equivalent experience.
- Experience working as a doctor/General Practitioner.
- A strong commitment to patient-focused healthcare.
- Knowledge of QOF, LCS, DES and CQUINs.
- Knowledge of appropriate clinical coding.
- Ideally, experience with clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMIS Web.
- A commitment to maintaining high professional standards and delivering quality healthcare.
International applicants should carefully check the UK’s current GMC registration, licensing and NHS Performers List requirements before applying.
Visa Sponsorship for International Applicants
One of the key features of this vacancy for overseas applicants is that Operose Health states that it can provide support for a Tier 2 visa if required, subject to approval by the GMC and GP Performers List.
This means eligible international doctors may be able to pursue the appropriate UK work visa with employer support.
However, visa sponsorship is not automatic. Candidates must satisfy the relevant professional registration, licensing, immigration and employment requirements.
Before applying, international applicants should make sure they understand the requirements for:
- GMC registration
- GP accreditation
- NHS Performers List inclusion
- UK immigration/work visa eligibility
- Evidence of qualifications and professional experience
Applicants should also confirm the current visa route and sponsorship arrangements directly with the employer before relying on the vacancy for immigration purposes.
Salary and Benefits
The successful candidate may receive:
- Salary of up to £112,500 per year, depending on experience.
- £11,000 per session for newly qualified GPs, according to the employer’s listing.
- Full indemnity cover.
- Six weeks of annual leave, pro rata.
- One week of study leave, pro rata.
- Support with SPIN fellowship applications.
- Potential Tier 2 visa support, subject to the required approvals.
- Financial and practical support toward becoming an F2 supervisor/GP trainer.
- Opportunities to specialise and develop professionally.
- Electric vehicle-focused car benefit scheme.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Travel season ticket loans.
- Employee discount cards.
- Employee wellbeing services.
- Access to wellbeing resources and an employee wellbeing app.
About Operose Health
Operose Health is a UK primary care provider focused on improving access to healthcare, patient outcomes and patient experience.
The organisation operates across different primary care settings and promotes a culture based around four values: Caring, Ambitious, Resourceful and Excellence.
Employees are encouraged to contribute to service improvement, professional development and the delivery of high-quality patient care.
How to Tailor Your CV for This General Practitioner Role
If you are applying for this position, your CV should be specifically tailored to General Practice and UK clinical requirements rather than using a generic medical CV.
Highlight your GMC and professional status
Place your professional registration near the top of your CV. Clearly state your GMC registration status, GP accreditation and NHS Performers List status if applicable.
For example:
Professional Registration
- GMC Registered Doctor
- MRCGP / Equivalent GP Qualification
- NHS Performers List: [Status]
If you are an overseas doctor who has not yet completed a particular UK registration requirement, state your current status honestly rather than claiming that you are already registered.
Emphasise General Practice experience
Your professional experience should clearly demonstrate your GP/primary care background.
Highlight experience involving:
- Patient consultations
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Chronic disease management
- Medication reviews
- Telephone triage
- Preventive healthcare
- Safeguarding
- Clinical documentation
- Referrals
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Home visits
- Clinical governance
- Audit and quality improvement
Mention relevant UK primary care knowledge
If you have experience with QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs, CQC standards, clinical coding, SystmOne or EMIS Web, make these easy for the recruiter to find.
Show measurable achievements
Where possible, include results rather than simply listing responsibilities.
For example, instead of:
“Participated in clinical audits.”
Use:
“Participated in clinical audits that supported improvements in patient monitoring and adherence to primary care quality standards.”
Only include achievements that accurately reflect your experience.
For overseas applicants
If you require sponsorship, make your professional eligibility clear. Include relevant international qualifications, clinical experience and your progress toward UK registration where applicable.
Do not state that you are eligible for sponsorship unless you have confirmed that you meet the relevant requirements.
How to Apply
Applications for this General Practitioner position are handled through the original job listing.
Job source: Careerjet
Reference number: 1545595985
Location: Operose Health, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 2SN, United Kingdom
Apply: Use the application link associated with the original vacancy and follow the employer’s instructions.
Important Note for International Applicants
OpportunityShape shares job opportunities that may offer visa sponsorship or a potential route for international applicants to obtain work authorisation. Visa sponsorship depends on the employer, the specific vacancy and the applicant meeting all relevant immigration and professional requirements.
For this vacancy, the employer specifically states that Tier 2 visa support may be available, subject to GMC registration and GP Performers List approval.
Always verify the current sponsorship arrangements and eligibility requirements with the employer before making travel, financial or immigration commitments.
