Salaried GP - St Helens @ Central Surgery

Job summary

Central Surgery GP Practice is looking for a salaried GP, to join our friendly and forward-thinking Practice for 4 sessions, Monday and Tuesday. We are seeking an enthusiastic and patient-focused individual to become part of a well-established practice that values teamwork, clinical excellence and innovation. We are committed to creating a positive working environment where clinicians feel supported, respected and able to thrive.

Why Join Us?

• Friendly, stable and highly collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Supportive and approachable leadership
• Opportunities for professional development and special interests
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Modern systems and processes designed to reduce administrative burden
• A patient-centred culture with a strong focus on quality care and continuity
• Active involvement in the wider Primary Care Network and local healthcare initiatives

If you are looking for a practice where your contribution is valued and where you can make a genuine difference to patients and the local community, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Surgery consultations.
• Telephone consultations.
• Home visits.
• Duty day.
• Checking and signing repeat prescriptions.
• Checking and actioning blood results.
• Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the organisation.
• Contribute to new ideas and be part of the Practice team.

About us

We are a friendly supportive team, consisting of 2 GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Practice Nurse, HCA, a Secretary and Reception team. We are part of St Helens Central PCN. With additional staff such as FCPs, Frailty team, Care Co-ordinators, Community Midwife, Mental health team and Pharmacists.

Central Surgery has a list size of approx. 6,500 patients. We share purpose built premises with 3 other GP Surgeries, Mersey Care Childrens Hub, Maternity Hub, Physiotherapy, Treatment Rooms, Phlebotomy Service and a Dental Practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Undertake face-to-face, telephone and online consultations for patients presenting with a wide range of medical conditions.
• Assess, diagnose, treat and manage acute and chronic illnesses.
• Prescribe medication in accordance with practice policies and current clinical guidelines.
• Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services.
• Review laboratory results, correspondence and other clinical documents as required.
• Conduct home visits when necessary.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and complete clinical records using the practice clinical system.
• Participate in safeguarding procedures and promote patient welfare at all times.

Quality and Governance

• Work within GMC standards and NHS regulations.
• Participate in clinical governance activities, audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and other contractual requirements.
• Support the practice in maintaining a high standard of patient care and service delivery.

Team Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurses, Pharmacists, Healthcare Assistants and the wider practice team.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical discussions.
• Provide support and advice to colleagues where appropriate.
• Assist in the training and development of clinical and non-clinical staff.

Professional Responsibilities

• Comply with GMC regulations and maintain a valid licence to practise.
• Participate in annual appraisal and revalidation processes.
• Undertake continuing professional development (CPD) activities.
• Maintain professional registration and mandatory training requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Person Specification
• Essential Criteria
• Qualified General Practitioner with current GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical decision-making and organisational skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.

Desirable

• Desirable Criteria
• Experience working within General Practice.
• Interest in service development, teaching or quality improvement.
• Experience of using EMIS Web.
• Special clinical interests that compliment existing practice services.

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

Central Surgery

Address

Lowe House HCRC

103 Crab Street

St Helens

Merseyside

WA10 2DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.centralsurgerysthelens.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)