Enhanced Access Remote GP (Bank)

About Us:
Ortus Health provides high-quality, remote clinical services to GP practices across the UK. Our mission is to support general practice by improving access, reducing pressure on clinicians, and delivering safe, efficient patient care through innovation and teamwork.

We are seeking experienced and well-organised GPs to join our remote team. This role is specifically to cover our Enhanced Access service, providing telephone appointments for a PCN. As a Remote GP with Ortus Health, you will make clinical decisions that directly influence patient outcomes. You’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive team, working remotely but closely connected to the practices we serve.

You will be responsible for dealing with patients across one or more GP practices.

This is a remote role with flexible working arrangements. Sessions can be tailored around your existing portfolio career or other commitments.

We are looking to move quickly with the hiring for this role.

The Role:

  • Complete telephone appointments for Enhanced Access 6.30pm-8.00pm. Consultations MUST be started after 6.30pm to be compliant with EA rules.
  • Up to 6 appointments on each weekday and/or a full or half day on Saturdays (25 appts + 5 admin slots).
  • Choose which day(s) of the week you'd like to take on.
  • Saturdays are also available as either whole or half days 9am-5pm
  • Appointments are up to 15 mins long.
  • Can sign up for 2 months to trial if this is the right fit, ahead of a potential ongoing role for EA or any of the other roles we are hiring for.
  • Issue prescriptions, fit notes, referrals, and offer safety-netting advice
  • Escalate complex or high-risk cases appropriately
  • File pathology results (normal and abnormal) and complete tasks from clinical letters
  • Adapt to different clinical systems (e.g. SystmOne, Accurx) and local processes
  • Accurately document consultations in line with GMC and practice standards

Requirements:

  • To be able to start within 2-3 weeks.
  • Full GMC registration with a license to practise
  • NHS England GP Performers List inclusion
  • At least 2 year post-CCT (preferred but not essential)
  • Experience with remote consultations (preferred but not essential)
  • Ability to manage clinical risk safely in a remote environment
  • Familiarity with SystmOne

What We Offer:

  • Pay £11-13 per appointment dependent on experience
  • Pay into a limited company if preferred
  • Laptop provided
  • An opportunity to gain experience in a unique, remote setting.
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