General Practitioner – Armed Forces Medical Services Full Time

Full Job Description

This is a unique opportunity to work as a GP within a well-structured and highly regarded military healthcare setting. In this role, you’ll provide both primary and occupational care, supporting Armed Forces personnel in their everyday duties and playing a direct part in maintaining their health, readiness, and overall well-being. Alongside a strong salary and excellent pension, the position offers long-term stability and the chance to combine high-quality clinical practice with genuinely meaningful public service.

To deliver high-quality primary and occupational healthcare in line with the standards set by the General Medical Council (GMC), ensuring both organisational goals and the Senior Medical Officer’s objectives are met, with patient care always at the forefront.

The General Practitioner should also have an appreciation of the values and standards upheld by the Armed Forces, supporting Service personnel in their day-to-day duties and contributing positively to the wider mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Practice Manager on all aspects of service administration to help the practice run smoothly.

• Deliver day-to-day healthcare to all registered patients during standard practice hours.

• Provide emergency primary care to anyone within the Establishment who needs urgent treatment.

• Offer emergency care and complete accident reporting for MOD civilian staff when required.

• Care for patients admitted to low-dependency wards, where applicable.

• Promote and protect the health of Service personnel, supporting their wellbeing, fitness for duty, and overall employability to meet operational needs.

• Oversee the management of communicable diseases, including proper monitoring and reporting through the relevant Service channels.

• Maintain a good working knowledge of clinical governance and take an active role in upholding its standards.

• Take part in clinical audits in line with both personal development goals and wider practice objectives.

• Collaborate effectively with the wider primary healthcare team and line management to ensure coordinated patient care.

• Stay familiar with major incident protocols and infectious disease outbreak plans to ensure readiness when needed.

Benefits

• Take advantage of excellent learning and development opportunities to help you grow throughout your career.

• Benefit from a highly competitive pension scheme designed to support your long-term financial security.

• Enjoy 25 days of paid annual leave to start, increasing by one day each year up to 30 days after five years of service.

• Make use of enhanced parental and adoption leave, giving you extra support when it matters most.

• Choose from alternative working patterns available in many roles, helping you balance work and personal life.

• Receive six days of special leave each year to dedicate to volunteering activities and causes you care about.

• Use the Employee Assistance Programme — a free, confidential service designed to support your wellbeing and help you maintain a healthy, productive lifestyle.

• Continue building your personal and professional skills with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you’ll need to be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK and listed on the GP Register, with a valid licence to practise. You should have completed General Practice Specialist Training and hold a Certificate of Completion of Training. Confidence in using electronic patient record systems is also essential, as accurate and efficient digital record-keeping forms a key part of day-to-day practice.

Salary

In addition to your salary of £94,282, the Ministry of Defence contributes a generous £27,313 towards your Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension. This means you’re not just earning a competitive salary now — you’re also building a secure and valuable pension for the future, with all the benefits that come from being part of the Civil Service scheme.

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