General Practitioners (U.K. Trained)

Vancouver Coastal Health

  • Vancouver, BC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Title:Family Physician (U.K. Trained)Work Site:Various LocationsStatus:Permanent and Locum Full-TimeStart Date:To be mutually agreed uponCompensation Type:Come work as a General Practitioner/Family Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!This posting is for U.K.-trained General Practitioners interested in working with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in British Columbia, Canada.At Vancouver Coastal Health, we have many exciting opportunities for GPs/family physicians to grow and advance their careers. At VCH you’ll have access to professional growth, continued education, and a collaborative, supportive team environment. Our reach extends to over a million British Columbia residents in the Vancouver and Central Coast regions. With 13 hospitals and a network of 2,500 accomplished physicians, we are committed to supporting healthy lives in healthy communities.Whether you prefer community clinics or hospital settings, large urban centres or small towns, the coast or mountains – VCH offers plenty of work location options. We partner with other VCH programs to build an individualized work week that match your interests and specific skills.Join our diverse and dynamic teams, and your expertise and dedication will make a significant contribution in areas such as:
  • Urgent & Primary Care Clinics (UPCCs)
  • Primary Care/Community Health Centres
  • Mental Health & Substance Use/Addiction Medicine
  • Long-term Care & Older Adult Care
  • Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
  • Palliative Care
  • Emergency Care within Community
QualificationsEducation, Licensing, & Experience:To learn more about practice opportunities at Vancouver Coastal Health, visit our .Closing StatementInterested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Ben Murphy, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: or click “Apply Now.”Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
  • Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
  • Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
  • Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
  • Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

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