About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Salaried GP to join our dynamic team, covering both of our Beacon Health sites in Kensington and Mossley Hill. This role offers a unique opportunity to rotate across two different practices, providing exceptional patient care. The role involves the clinical supervision of Resident Doctors, including GP trainees and Foundation Year 2 doctors
We are looking for 6 sessions, with a start date of early January 2027, but flexible for the right candidate
This post is a permanent position.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role before applying, and/or would like to visit the Practice, can you please contact our Practice Manager, Nicola Early ([email protected]), or you can also contact one of our Partners, Dr Rob McGuire ([email protected]), who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Main duties of the job
To undertake a variety of duties governed by the GMS contract and objectives of Enhanced services including:
In person consultations Telephone consultations Visiting patients at home and in our nursing home Checking and signing repeat prescriptions Dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence as required Clinical administration 2 sessions (1 day) of on call duties. This includes direct clinical supervision of trainees
About us
Beacon Health consists of two GP training practices in Liverpool, one in Kensington and one in Mossley Hill. Both are active members of two Primary Care Networks. We have a patient list size of around 12,000 patients.
We have a well-developed team which includes Clinical Pharmacists, Community Paramedics, First Contact Physiotherapists and experienced Mental Health Practitioners, as well as GP trainees and Foundation year 2 Doctors. We also host Medical Student GP placements from the University of Liverpool and Edge Hill University.
The benefits for working our us are
Competitive salary package.
Support for professional development and training.
Access to a supportive network of healthcare professionals within the Practice.
Working in a well-established, friendly practice with very low turn-over of clinical and administrative staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. Cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate. Develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols as well wider guidance such as that from NICE. Ensure appropriate follow up of patients. Record clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards. Participate in clinical audits, learning event analyses and practice meetings. Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions avoiding hand-written prescriptions. Prescribe generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, Pan Mersey guidance, NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary). Work with and provide support for other members of the primary health care team. Play a lead role in the practice achieving agreed and other key performance indicator targets Supervise a range of trainees including medical students, FY2s and STs Be point of contact during on-call sessionsUndertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the role and responsibilities, and provide evidence of learning activity as required.Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, equality, diversity and inclusion training and health and safety.Establish strong working relationships with GPs and practice teams and work collaboratively with other staff of the multi-disciplinary team, supporting each other, respecting each others views and meeting regularly as a team.Demonstrate a flexible attitude and be prepared to carry out other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time within the general character of the post or the level of responsibility of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.Contribute to the wider aims and objectives of the Practice to improve and support primary care.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBChB or equivalent Satisfactory completion of GP training/MRCGP Be fully registered with the GMC and be on the performer's list of NHSE
Desirable
An interest in the supervision and training of Resident Doctors
Experience Essential
Sound clinical knowledge and judgement Excellent communication skills Excellent organisation and time management skills Ability to work under pressure using own initiative Commitment to providing consistent high-quality care Team worker Holds current valid UK driving licence
Desirable
Experience in the supervision and training of Resident Doctors
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.
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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 Beacon Health Kensington
Address Beacon Health Kensington
157 Edge Lane
Edge Hill
Liverpool
L7 2AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.beaconhealthkensington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)