Salaried GP Urgent Care | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Salaried GP to join our Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) team at Lewes Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well-equipped, multi-disciplinary environment, providing high-quality urgent care to patients in Lewes and surrounding areas.

As part of our team, you will assess and manage urgent cases, collaborate closely with healthcare professionals, and make a meaningful impact in delivering patient-centered care. The UTC handles a wide range of urgent but non-life‑threatening injuries and illnesses.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
• Record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively.
• Participate in service and business planning activity for the team.
• Attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust as appropriate to the role, including the monthly departmental academic meetings, Medical Education Afternoons and Grand Rounds as part of the internal CPD programme.
• Participate annually in a job plan review as set out in the Trust policy on this area.
• Comply with the UTC and Trust’s agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service for own area of work.
• Recognise and take responsibility for safeguarding children, young people and adults, using appropriate systems for identifying, sharing information, recording and raising concerns, obtaining advice and taking action.

Qualifications

Applicants must have valid registration with the GMC, License to Practice and entry on the NHS Performers List.

Visa and Work Eligibility

Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on thegov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Benefits

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing.
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex.
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi‑time, annualised hours, and flexi‑retirement.
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities.
• Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton.
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks.
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust.
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast.

Our Values

Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

This advert closes on Sunday 12 Apr 2026.

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