About this role
Job summary
Salaried GP (£11,825 13,303 per session).
This is a brilliant opportunity to join Better Health MCR, a leading and unique organisation working within Primary Care (head office: Rusholme) This role will be based at Brooklands Medical Practice. Ideally, we are looking for an experienced salaried GP to join our team, although for the right person we would consider a newly qualified GP.
We are on a mission to think differently, providing imaginatively tailored care that meets the diverse needs of our patients, breaks down the barriers that sustain health inequalities and, ultimately, improves the lives of local people. We can only do this by encouraging all our staff to be curious and caring about what we do and how we do it, and to challenge and suggest different forms of service delivery. We develop innovative services, such as a Recovery service dealing with addiction and a Wellbeing service dealing with non-medical issues. Target-driven work and population health improvement are a key part of our ambition and are supported by a dedicated quality improvement team and Health Inequalities Lead. We are a not-for-profit social enterprise operating under a Board of Directors; any operating surplus is reinvested in services, allowing us the flexibility to be innovative.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
To provide general practice consultations to patients and, where appropriate, physical examinations for the purposes of identifying or reducing the risk of disease or injury.
To uphold the principles of good medical practice as stated in the GMC statement of professional values and responsibilities.
The role itself involves being a (Doctor) Salaried GP. You will be required to work as an autonomous practitioner and be responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering excellent clinical care.
We aim to provide a good work/life balance, so we put you in charge of your day. You will have 13 consultations per session; you decide how and when to consult your patients: this may include remote working. You will have responsibility for your own patients, backed up by our onsite team of allied professionals. These include HCAs, Practice Nurses, Minor Illness Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Physician Associates, Physiotherapists and Mental Health Practitioners.
About us
We offer a welcoming and supportive environment with a comprehensive induction process. There are excellent professional development opportunities. The care of our staff is as important as the care we provide for patients. We are a close, fun team who support and look after each other.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full job description please see the supporting document on the right/below.
The post is 4-6 sessions per week and will be based at Brooklands Medical Practice, although you will need to be able to travel to our other sites if needed. The usual working hours are between 08:30-18:00, Monday to Friday. You must be able to work on either a Monday or a Friday.
We aim to provide a good work/life balance, so we put you in charge of your day. You will have 13 consultations per session; you decide how and when to consult your patients: this may include remote working. You will have responsibility for your own patients, backed up by our onsite team of allied professionals. These include HCAs, Practice Nurses, Minor Illness Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Physician Associates,
Physiotherapists and Mental Health Practitioners. We work closely together and meet daily, virtually, to discuss pressing patient concerns and to share the responsibility of those with complex and sometimes chaotic needs. In addition, our Wellbeing team comprises Social Prescribers, Care navigators, Care coordinators and Health and Wellbeing Coaches. All members of staff are salaried.
Our employment package includes:
- A programme of weekly in-house CPD (protected time) for training to support appraisal and professional development, fulfilling most of the required CPD points for annual appraisal.
- Paid membership of our group indemnity scheme.
- Six weeks holiday.
- One weeks study leave with funding available for courses/training.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- First Five Years group run by the Medical Director, for those new to general practice.
- 12-month induction programme led by a named, experienced GP mentor providing regular and tailored training, support, 1-2-1 reviews and professional development.
- Career support and the opportunity to develop special interests, teaching and training skills, leadership and management skills as well as undertake clinical research and neighbourhood integration work.
Recruitment process
Please apply using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person specification. The information you provide should be clear and concise.
Whether or not you choose to use AI tools to support the development of your application, you must ensure that your responses are concise, personalised, written in your own voice, and accurately reflect your skills, experience, and how you meet the role criteria. Applications that appear generic, excessively wordy or not representative of the applicant will not be scored.
The closing date for applications is 14/08/26. This date may be brought forward if there are a large number of applications, so please do not delay.
Short-listing will be on 14/08/26.
Formal interviews will be held on 03/09/26 between 12:00 - 15:00.
Better Health MCR Ltd. We are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Real Living Wage employer.
Person Specification
Experience Desirable
Previous experience of working within an inner city environment. Previous experience of working in General Practice as a Principal, Locum or Salaried GP. Accreditation and experience relevant to additional/enhanced services.
Personal Skills and Abilities Essential
A friendly and approachable manner with good people skills. Excellent communication skills the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of individuals both verbally and in writing. The ability to communicate and interact with the public in a discreet and sensitive manner, recognising their needs for alternative methods and styles of communication. Highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible in approach to work. Good organisational skills. The ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. A commitment to professional and personal development. A strong commitment to providing a high standard of care that is responsive and flexible in its approach to meeting the needs of a deprived and ethnically diverse inner city population. Willingness and aptitude to be involved in teaching. The ability to give good and regular attendance. A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car on a daily basis (alternatives will be considered). Car Insurance must cover Business use.
Qualifications Essential
Eligible to practise as a General Practitioner in England, i.e. currently or about to be on the GMC GP Register with a licence to practise, and on the NHS Performers List. An understanding of the importance of good data quality and information governance. Good IT and keyboard skills with experience of using computerised medical record systems.
Desirable
Holder of MRCGP
COVID-19 Vaccinations Desirable
Covid-19 is a dangerous disease and we need to protect our vulnerable patients and colleagues as much as possible. Vaccination against Covid-19 is strongly recommended for all NHS staff. Please state either (1) the dates of your Covid-19 vaccinations, (2) that you have an official NHS medical exemption letter, (3) the date of your upcoming vaccination appointment, or (4) that you are unvaccinated.
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 Better Health MCR
Address Brooklands Medical Practice
594 Altrincham Road
Manchester
M23 9JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.betterhealthmcr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)