General Practitioner with MoD Experience

Company: The Methodist Church in Britain
Apply for the General Practitioner with MoD Experience
Location: South Shields
Job Description:

Locum GP cover for the Ministry of Defence at Bovington Camp Medical Centre, supplied through Military Medical Personnel for an eight-week assignment. The work centres on primary healthcare clinics for military and entitled personnel, alongside occupational health fitness-for-work assessments and associated reporting. The post is part-time at 7.5 hours a week. Prior MoD experience, unrestricted GMC registration and an NHS Performers List entry are needed.

What the job involves

  • Undertake primary healthcare clinics for military and entitled personnel
  • Carry out examinations and occupational health fitness-for-work assessments within the scope of the doctor’s experience and qualification
  • Inform the local medical authority of any case that may affect a serviceperson’s ability to do their duties
  • Complete reports and documentation under MoD policy or the requirements of other government departments
  • Attend individual management reviews or case conferences with primary healthcare and/or line management as required

Registration & licences

  • GMC registration on the main register and the GP Register without restrictions
  • Entry on the UK NHS Performers List with an NHS performer number

Experience

  • Previous Ministry of Defence experience

Checks & eligibility

  • PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or Access Northern Ireland certificate
  • Right to work in the UK with no restriction on hours
  • Satisfactory compliance requirements for placement

Other

  • Current, satisfactory annual appraisal in line with GMC Good Medical Practice
  • In-date certification in safeguarding children and young people and safeguarding adults to Level 3

What’s offered

  • Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and a choice of payment model
  • Generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme
  • Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments
  • Free uniforms if requiredFree mandatory training
  • Assigned experienced consultant who supports the candidate through application and assignment

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Posted: October 30th, 2026