About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a doctor to work between 2-4 sessions per week fixed until March 2026 (subject to change). Days of work must include a Friday.
Due to additional funding because of the new GP contract, an opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic aspiring caring GP to join us to help shape and develop the practice for the future.
The role is to cover a minimum of 2 up to a maximum of 4 sessions.
Weaver Vale practice is a friendly well organised teaching practice with 8,5000 patients.
We are based in a large purpose-built health centre, shared with another general practice, adjacent to Halton General Hospital in Runcorn and in easy reach of Liverpool, Manchester, and North Wales.
Main duties of the job
2-4 sessions a week. (to include pro rata share of extended hours surgery). 2 of these sessions must be on a Friday
6 weeks annual leave and 2 weeks study leave per year.
Traditional doctor patient relationship. Continuity of care is positively encouraged with fair share of admin.
No weekend commitment
Well organised multidisciplinary team conducting home visits, medication letters and queries, and admin support to help minimise workload.
Well-being practice with full complement of allied health professionals to support delivery of care to patients.
Mentorship from senior GPs
Full contraceptive services provided with an opportunity to develop these skills.
Opportunity to become involved in teaching and practice development.
Protected time each month to undertake some practice development eg GSF, child health, safeguarding, if interested .
Good links with Runcorn PCN and other local practices.
CQC rated good with outstanding leadership
About us
We are a committed supportive practice and positively encourage development of additional skills and personal development. We strive to maintain a good work life balance, by offering flexibility around the working day, regularly reviewing administrative workload, and capped 25 appointments per day in line with BMA recommendations. We have a daily lunchtime clinical team huddle for support and to reduce isolation.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main purpose of the role: to manage a busy and interesting clinical caseload. The appointee will also have the opportunity to take part in leading on key disease areas (monitoring trends in the Quality and Outcomes Framework, treatment, staff training and prescribing) and assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a diverse, patient list.
Closely supported by the Weaver Vale Practice clinical and management teams the post holder will act as one of the main GPs within the practice working alongside the practice team but will also be part of a larger clinical team across an Weaver Vale Practice network of practices. The role will be at the forefront of delivering an innovative model of primary care service provision operating in partnership with other local Weaver Vale Practice practices offering integrated primary care services.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Recent experience of working in general practice in the UK Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environment Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF) Knowledge of NHS Have an understanding of the needs of the vulnerable groups of patients that are registered
Qualifications Essential
A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003 Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983 Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT) Currently on the national performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register CRB clearance Have had an annual NHS appraisal
Desirable
Evidence of further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields MRCGP DCH DRCOG RCGP Substance Misuse Certificate Level 1 or 2 F2 supervisor training/teaching diploma (this is essential for HDS) DFSRFH & Competence in Coil insertion Evidence of CPD activities Minor surgery skills Evidence of independent working in General Practice Experience of supporting service change Teaching of GP Reg/F2/Medical students/Nursing students Accredited GP Registrar trainer or F2 Supervisor Evidence of participation in QOF Evidence of participation in Audit
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 Weaver Vale Practice
Address Hospital Way
Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 2UT
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.weavervalepractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)