About this role
Job summary
Donneybrook Medical Centre is a long established GP Practice based in Hyde, Cheshire, with a list size of circa 8,000.
We are seeking a committed and adaptable Salaried GP to join our multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, patient centred care within a modern, evolving primary care environment.
This role sits within a changing NHS landscape, shaped by increasing demand, workforce diversification, and contractual reform.We are looking for a team player with the enthusiasm to make a difference to primary care. You will be working alongside an experienced and diverse clinical team to include 3 GP Partners, Salaried GP, Clinical Pharmacist/ACP, Practice Nurses and HCAs, with the support of Care Navigators and a large administrative team.
We would be happy to appoint a newly qualified or more experienced GP and offer support, mentorship and clinical supervision to any new employee. We offer flexibility with hours and sessions (4 sessions per week) and a competitive salary.
You will be expected to:Deliver face-to-face, telephone, and digital consultations. Assess, diagnose, treat, and refer patients appropriately. Manage acute and long-term conditions in line with national and local guidance.Undertake clinical administration, including results, prescriptions, and correspondence.Work to agreed sessional structures, balancing clinical and administrative workload.
Main duties of the job
Modern general practice requires flexibility, with sessions often combining routine, urgent, and on-call responsibilities. The GP will be responsible for delivering the full range of primary care services as part of the Practice, ensuring the highest standards of care for the differing needs of our patient population.
You will work closely with the Practices multi-disciplinary team of other GPs, nurses and non-clinical staff to provide a high quality and accessible service to patients.
Will fully participate in the management, learning and development of staff including presentations on topics (both clinical and non-clinical) for discussion.
1. GMS/PMS Contract Delivery -Core responsibility remains delivery of services under the national contract.Includes QOF, enhanced services, and regulatory compliance.Emphasis on measurable outcomes and population health
2. ARRS / PCN Workforce Expansion -Increasing reliance on additional roles (pharmacists, care coordinators, etc.).GP role evolving toward supervision, leadership, and complex decision-making
3. New/Local Contracting Models (e.g. BeCCor-style frameworks) -Greater focus on:Access targets and extended hours provision.Network-level working across practices.Shared workforce and service delivery.Expectation that GPs contribute to system-wide priorities, not just individual practice lists
About us
Donneybrook Medical Centre is located in purpose-built premises with a list size of approximately 8,000. Our vision is to provide high quality primary care services by understanding the needs of local people and using the best of General Practice and innovation. We are passionate about making a difference to local healthcare and reducing health inequalities by putting patient-centered care at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
d. Effective management of long-term conditions
e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
h. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
m. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process
p. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
q. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
r. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
s. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:
a. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
c. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT) Full GMC Registration National Performers List registration Annual Appraisal and revalidation, and maintain Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU) Eligibility to practice in the UK independently Disclosure and Barring Service check
Desirable
Competent user of Emis web
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 Donneybrook Medical Centre
Address Clarendon Street
Hyde
Cheshire
SK14 2AH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.donneybrookmedicalcentre.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)