About this role
Job summary
Salaried GP:The Grange Surgery, Birkdale (Southport)
Salary: Dependent on experienceSessions: 4 to 8 sessions per weekDays: Monday, Tuesday, FridayContract: Permanent
The Practice
The Grange Surgery is a well established GP practice serving approximately 9,500 patients in Birkdale, Southport.
We are a stable partnership with a strong team made up of:
3 GP partners4 salaried GPs1 regular locum GP2 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA and 1 Phlebotomist3 GP AssistantsPractice PharmacistPractice Manager and Operations Manager14 strong nonclinical team including secretaries, prescriptions team, reception/care navigators and administratorsWe are a training practice, part of Southport and Formby PCN and Southport and Formby Health (GP Federation), with strong clinical and back office support from both.
The surgery is based in Birkdale, a five minute walk from the train station and local amenities, and a short drive from Southport beach.
Main duties of the job
This is a permanent salaried GP role within an established, wellsupported clinical team.
You will work to an agreed job plan, reviewed at least annually and adjusted by mutual agreement. Daytoday work is structured and predictable, with clear expectations around clinical sessions, admin and shared responsibilities.
Your working week comprises of the following:
Surgery timeHome visitsLate call coverSigning of prescriptionsPrescription reviews, queries and messagesAdministration of patient referralsEnsuring pathology links are dealt withAttending to work flowed documentsE-mails,PATCHS (e-consultations) and telephone enquiries are also areas that need to be incorporated into the working week
Administrative cover for holidays and sickness (prescriptions, results, Docman and queries) is shared across the GP team rather than falling on individual clinicians.
About us
Terms and conditions (summary)
Permanent salaried contractSalary reviewed annually in line with DDRB guidance30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)Paid CPD time included within salaryNHS Pension SchemeMedical defence organisation subscription reimbursed pro rataThree months notice periodLMC levy paid by the practiceFull terms are set out clearly in the contract and job plan.Interested
If you would like a conversation about sessions, workload and how the practice works, we're happy to arrange an informal discussion.
Applications are welcome from newly qualified and experienced GPs.
Job description Job responsibilities
This is a permanent salaried GP role within an established, well supported clinical team.
You will work to an agreed job plan, reviewed at least annually and adjusted by mutual agreement. Day to day work is structured and predictable, with clear expectations around clinical sessions, admin and shared responsibilities.
Your working week comprises of the following:
Surgery timeHome visitsLate call coverSigning of prescriptionsPrescription reviews, queries and messagesAdministration of patient referralsEnsuring pathology links are dealt withAttending to work flowed documentsE-mailsPATCHS (e-consultations) and telephone enquiries are also areas that need to be incorporated into the working week
Administrative cover for holidays and sickness (prescriptions, results, Docman and queries) is shared across the GP team rather than falling on individual clinicians.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
- Experience of working in a Primary Care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with EMIS Web clinical system
Qualifications Essential
- Qualified GP - Full GMC registration - 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 The Grange Surgery
Address The Grange Surgery
41 York Road
Southport
Merseyside
PR8 2AD
Employer's website https://www.thegrangesurgerybirkdale.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)