About this role
Job summary
Due to the retirement of one of our Partners, Kirkham Health Centre has an exciting opportunity for a new GP Partner to join our friendly, profitable and well-respected Practice. We are keen to find the right person to further enhance our GP team. The ideal candidate will be someone who leads by example with sound clinical judgement, a forward thinking and dynamic approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient- focused services.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a GP Partner to work between 6-8 clinical sessions per week. Working days and surgery times are flexible by negotiation.
We offer 6 weeks annual leave and one week study leave pro rata. We have no out of hours or weekend working.
Newly qualified GPs welcome to apply.
About us
Kirkham Health Centre is a well-established, patient centred GP surgery situated in the market town of Kirkham within the Fylde Coast area. We have a patient population of 9,800 patients, covering a mixed urban and rural area.
We own our own building and have an extensive primary care team comprising of 4 GP Partners, 2 salaried GPs, 3 ANPs, 1 Paramedic, 4 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA, 1 Trainee Nursing Associate, Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy technician, Social Prescriber, Mental Health Practitioner and a supportive Administration and Reception team.
We pride ourselves on being a friendly and welcoming practice who are committed to delivering high quality care to our patients. Our triage system coordinated by our Advanced Nurse Practitioner team allows for excellent access to services. We are active members of our local Primary Care Network, perform well in QOF and are rated "Good" by the CQC.
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the outlined closing date if sufficient applications have been received.
Job description Job responsibilities
As well as assisting with the running of the business, you would be expected to undertake all the clinical duties associated with a GP working in Primary Care.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a Primary Care environment Experience of QOF, Quality Contracts and clinical audit Experience of PCN initiatives
Qualifications Essential
Medical Degree recognised by the GMC CCT for General Practice GMC fully registered Currently on Performers list Evidence of continuing professional development Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Kirkham Health Centre
Address Moor Street
Kirkham
Preston
Lancashire
PR4 2JN
Employer's website https://www.kirkhamhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)