About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team at St Hilary Group Practice under the 2026/27 GP Reimbursement Scheme.
We are looking to recruit a GP for 4 sessions per week, ideally working Monday, Tuesday afternoon and Thursday afternoon. There may be some flexibility in the working pattern for the right candidate.
The post is offered on an initial fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027, with the potential for extension beyond this date, subject to practice requirements and funding arrangements.
We are offering a salary in line with the BMA salaried GP pay range, NHS Pension Scheme membership and 6 weeks annual leave with bank holidays (pro rata).
Main duties of the job
In accordance with the agreed practice rota, the post holder will undertake the usual duties associated with the role of a Salaried GP, including
Face to face and telephone consultations
Assessment, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions
Prescribing in accordance with local and national guidance
Effective management of long term conditions
Reviewing and acting upon investigation results and clinical correspondence
Processing referrals, prescriptions and associated clinical administration in a timely manner
Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records
Providing continuity of care where appropriate
Working collaboratively with the wider practice and multidisciplinary team
Participating in practice clinical meetings, audit and quality improvement
Undertaking occasional home visits where clinically required, although the majority are carried out by the PCN Acute Home Visiting Service
The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute fairly to the clinical workload of the practice.
About us
St Hilary Group Practice is a friendly and supportive PMS training and teaching practice in Wallasey, serving a patient population of just under 6,000.
Education and training are an important part of practice life. We regularly support GP Registrars and Foundation Doctors, as well as welcoming third-year medical students from the Universities of Liverpool and Chester for placements within the practice.
Our clinical team includes GP Partners, a Salaried GP, Practice Nurses, HCAs and a range of clinicians working with us through our Primary Care Network, including pharmacists, paramedics and other additional roles.
We are a proactive member of North Coast Alliance SDU (Wallasey PCN) and work closely with our PCN colleagues to develop and deliver services for our local patient population. This collaborative approach provides access to a wider multidisciplinary team and additional services.
We use EMIS Web as our clinical system and PATCHS to support our total triage model.
Our appointment system is designed to ensure that GP appointment requests are clinically triaged and directed to the most appropriate clinician or service. Triage is undertaken by a dedicated triage GP, supported by our reception team.
We are proud of our strong QOF performance and CQC "Good" rating. We have an experienced and supportive management and administrative team.
Job description Job responsibilities
Patient Care
The post-holder will:
Provide high-quality, patient-centred general medical services
Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic health conditions
Undertake appropriate clinical examinations and arrange investigations where required
Develop appropriate treatment and management plans
Prescribe safely and appropriately in accordance with local and national guidance
Provide appropriate follow-up and continuity of care
Support health promotion, disease prevention and screening
Clinical Administration
The post-holder will:
Review and act upon pathology and other investigation results
Review clinical correspondence and hospital communications
Complete referrals and associated documentation
Manage repeat prescription requests and medication queries as appropriate
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS Web
Complete clinical administration associated with their consultations in a timely manner
Team Working
The post-holder will:
Work collaboratively with GP colleagues, the nursing team, PCN clinicians and the wider practice team
Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues
Participate in relevant clinical and practice meetings
Contribute fairly to the clinical workload of the practice
Support a positive and collaborative working environment
Quality and Governance
The post-holder will:
Work in accordance with practice policies, procedures and clinical guidelines
Maintain awareness of and work within relevant GMC and professional standards
Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement where appropriate
Contribute to the achievement of QOF and other contractual requirements
Maintain appropriate mandatory training and continuing professional development
Participate in annual appraisal and revalidation requirements
Confidentiality
The post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, carers, staff and the practice as an organisation.
All information must be treated as confidential and managed in accordance with practice policies, UK GDPR, data protection legislation and professional requirements.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues and will treat individuals with dignity and respect, recognising their individual circumstances, needs, beliefs and preferences.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working within NHS primary care/general practice Good understanding of the GP contract and the requirements of NHS general practice Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding and confidentiality Understanding of QOF and evidence-based clinical practice Ability to assess and manage acute and chronic conditions within general practice Ability to manage clinical workload and associated administration effectively
Desirable
Previous experience of using EMIS Web Experience of working within a total triage model Experience of working within a GP training or teaching practice Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement An interest or additional clinical skills that would complement those already within the practice
Qualifications Essential
Fully qualified General Practitioner Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice or recognised equivalent Current GMC registration with a licence to practise Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List Eligible to practise independently as a GP in the UK Appropriate medical indemnity cover Meets the eligibility requirements of the 2026/27 GP Reimbursement Scheme. This post is being recruited under the 2026/27 Practice-Level GP Reimbursement Scheme. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility requirements of the scheme. For a GP being newly employed by the practice under the scheme, the successful applicant must not have been employed as a salaried GP by St Hilary Group Practice during the 12 months immediately preceding the commencement of the post, except in circumstances permitted under the scheme rules. There is no requirement for applicants to be newly qualified or to have obtained their CCT within the previous two years. Applications are therefore welcomed from both experienced GPs and those earlier in their GP career, provided they meet the eligibility requirements of the scheme.
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 St Hilary Group Practice
Address St. Hilary Group Practice
Broadway
Wallasey
Merseyside
CH45 3NA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sthilarygrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)