About this role
Job summary
This role is being advertised on behalf of Littleborough Group Practice and the successful applicant will be directly employed by Littleborough Group Practice.
This post is funded through the ARRS. In line with the 2026/27 PCN DES, the role is open to any GP who has not been substantively employed as a GP within any practice in Pennines PCN in the previous 12 months. Full GMC registration with a licence to practise and inclusion on the National Medical Performers List are essential.
Main duties of the job
Deliver a balanced mix of face-to-face, telephone and online consultations
Manage acute and chronic disease in line with practice protocols and QOF
Contribute to same-day urgent demand alongside the wider clinical team
Review results, documents and tasks within agreed timeframes
Work collaboratively with the MDT, PCN colleagues and external services
Support the practice's training role where appropriate
About us
About us
Littleborough Group Practice is a CQC-rated Good, EMIS Web practice caring for approximately 8,600 patients. We are a training practiceand a member of Pennines PCN.
Our team:
3 GP Partners 3 Salaried GPs Advanced Nurse Practitioner Minor Illness Nurse Practice Nurse 2 Healthcare Assistants Clinical Pharmacist Nursing Associate Social Prescriber This skill mix means workload is genuinely shared, with patients seen by the most appropriate clinician.
About Littleborough
Littleborough is a picturesque market town on the edge of the South Pennines, with Hollingworth Lake and miles of moorland on the doorstep yet only 30 minutes by train to Manchester and a short drive from the M62.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
Deliver a balanced mix of face-to-face, telephone and online consultations Manage acute and chronic disease in line with practice protocols and QOF Contribute to same-day urgent demand alongside the wider clinical team Review results, documents and tasks within agreed timeframes Work collaboratively with the MDT, PCN colleagues and external services Support the practice's training role where appropriate What we offer
Up to £11,000 per session, dependent on experience Protected admin time within each session Sensible, capped appointment numbers NHS Pension Scheme CNSGP indemnity Annual and study leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays Strong peer support and a low-turnover team Free on-site parking Eligibility
This post is funded through the ARRS. In line with the 2026/27 PCN DES, the role is open to any GP who has notbeen substantively employed as a GP within any practice in Pennines PCN in the previous 12 months. Full GMC registration with a licence to practise and inclusion on the National Medical Performers List are essential.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities Essential
Collaborative team player Approachable, patient-centred and professional Adaptable and resilient Committed to continuity and quality of care
Experience Essential
Experience of NHS general practice including GP training Experience managing a full range of acute and chronic presentations in primary care
Desirable
Experience using EMIS Web Experience of QOF enhanced services and same-day urgent care models Experience working within a multidisciplinary primary care team
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC registration with a licence to practise Inclusion on the National Medical Performers List for England MRCGP or equivalent or CCT in General Practice Eligible to work in the UK
Desirable
Postgraduate qualifications relevant to general practice e.g. diabetes, women's health, minor surgery, dermatology
Skills and Kowledge Essential
Sound clinical judgement and safe, evidence-based prescribing Strong communication and consultation skills F2F, telephone and online Effective time management and ability to work within appointment structures Understanding of safeguarding children and adults at the required level Commitment to clinical governance, audit and CPD
Desirable
Interest in supporting the training of GP registrars, medical students or other learners Special clinical interest the practice could develop
Other Requirments Essential
Satisfactory enhanced DBS check Occupational health clearance Up-to-date mandatory training (or willingness to complete on appointment) Up-to-date appraisal and on track for revalidation
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 Rochdale Health Alliance
Address Littleborough Health Centre
Featherstall Road
Littleborough
Lancashire
OL158HF
Employer's website https://rochdalehealthalliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)