General Practitioner, Boots Online Doctor

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Three days a week + one in four weekends (Saturday & Sunday)

Location: Remote (induction will be in Islington, London)

Recruitment Partner: Frankie McCallister-Lyas

Boots Online Doctor is looking for an experienced and patient‑focused General Practitioner to join our growing Digital Healthcare Team. Working in a hybrid model, you will provide high‑quality care through online consultations while also supporting our Duty Doctor service, helping to ensure safe, responsive clinical decision‑making across the wider team.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will care for patients across a broad range of online healthcare services, collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team, and play an active role in developing one of the UK’s leading digital healthcare platforms. Whether you are consulting directly with patients or supporting colleagues as the Duty Doctor, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact while enjoying the flexibility of a modern way of working.

• Deliver safe, evidence‑based care through online consultations, including some video and telephone appointments.
• Undertake Duty Doctor responsibilities, providing timely clinical support and guidance to the wider Digital Healthcare Team.
• Assess and prescribe where clinically appropriate, in line with national guidance and Boots clinical governance standards.
• Adhere to our clinical protocols and prescribing guidelines.
• Use our secure digital platform for all patient interactions and clinical documentation.
• Participate in clinical meetings, training sessions and ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance patient care and the digital healthcare experience.
• Maintain your GMC registration, licence to practise, appraisal requirements and continuing professional development (CPD).

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a current licence to practise.
• GP qualification (CCT or equivalent) and inclusion on the GMC GP Register – ideally 5 years post CCT.
• Excellent clinical judgement with confidence in making autonomous decisions while recognising when to seek support or collaborate.
• A passion for delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care through innovative digital healthcare services.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport and adapt your approach to meet patients’ individual needs.
• Comfortable using telehealth platforms and electronic health records, with a willingness to embrace new technologies and ways of working.

• Experience working in online‑only or hybrid clinical settings.
• Familiarity with digital tools such as online consultation platforms, Slack, Google Workspace and Chrome.
• Experience managing common medical conditions, women’s health, men’s health, weight management, dermatology, mental health or other digital healthcare services.
• An interest in contributing to the continuous improvement of digital healthcare products and patient experience.

• Pension membership (PRSA)
• Partial paid maternity leave
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Flexible benefits scheme

Exclusions may apply (eligible roles only). Please note that any salary estimates provided on third‑party sites are not endorsed by Boots Ireland and may not be accurate.

At Boots, we’re proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we’re committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.