About this role
Job summary
We are a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking GP practice looking to recruit a Salaried GP for 4 sessions per week to join our committed clinical team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a GP seeking a good work-life balance within a welcoming and well-organised practice environment. We pride ourselves on being a genuinely supportive team with approachable partners, experienced nursing and administrative staff, and a strong emphasis on teamwork and continuity of care.
Our practice serves approximately 4,800 patients and uses EMIS Web. We are committed to providing high-quality patient care while maintaining realistic workloads and protected time for clinical administration. We value open communication, flexibility and staff wellbeing.
The successful candidate will undertake routine GP duties including face-to-face and telephone consultations, clinical administration, repeat prescriptions and participation in practice meetings. There is flexibility around working days and we would be happy to discuss this with the right candidate.
We welcome applications from experienced GPs as well as those newly qualified who are looking to develop within a supportive practice.
If you are looking for a positive working environment where your contribution will be valued and you can make a real difference to a local community, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide high-quality primary care services to our practice population through a mixture of face-to-face and telephone consultations. Duties will include assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients presenting with a wide range of medical conditions.
The role will also include routine clinical administration, reviewing results and correspondence, processing repeat prescriptions and maintaining accurate clinical records using EMIS Web. The postholder will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and patient-centred care.
There may be opportunities to develop particular clinical interests and contribute to service development within the practice. We encourage a supportive team approach and value continuity of care for our patients.
We are looking for a GP who is approachable, organised and committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care within a friendly and supportive working environment.
About us
We are a friendly and well-established GP practice serving approximately 4,800 patients within our local community. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a supportive and collaborative environment.
We have a strong multidisciplinary team including experienced GPs, nursing staff incl ANP, Pharmacist, Physician's Associate, healthcare assistants, reception and administration teams who work closely together to provide safe and effective care for our patients. We pride ourselves on maintaining a positive working culture where staff feel valued, respected and supported.
The practice uses EMIS Web and has well-developed clinical and administrative processes to support efficient working and manageable workloads. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and aim to create a flexible and supportive environment for all members of the team.
We encourage open communication, shared learning and continuous professional development. Teamwork is at the heart of our practice and we believe in supporting one another to provide the best possible care to our patients.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming practice where your contribution will be appreciated and where you can make a real difference within the local community.
Job description Job responsibilities
Salaried GP job description
Job Title
Salaried GP
Line Manager
The Partners
Accountable to
The Partners
Hours per week
4 sessions
Job Summary
To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
Generic Responsibilities
All staff at Grove Road Surgery have a duty to conform to the following:
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
A good attitude and positive action towards ED&I creates and environment where all individuals are able to achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons: it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law.
Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.
Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that you treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.
Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)
This practice is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities to for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety. You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. All personnel are to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation.
Confidentiality
This practice is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters, pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times. It is essential that if, the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained that all staff protect patient information and provide a confidential service.
Quality & Continuous Improvement (CI)
To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do, but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice.
This practice continually strives to improve work processes which deliver health care with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement, where everyone counts and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.
Induction Training
On arrival at the practice all personnel are to complete a practice induction programme; this is managed by the Practice Manager.
Learning and Development
The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake and complete mandatory training as directed by the training coordinator, as well as participating in the practice training programme. Staff will also be permitted (subject to approval) to undertake external training courses which will enhance their knowledge and skills, progress their career and ultimately, enable them to improve processes and service delivery.
Collaborative Working
All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working. Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments. Effective communication is essential and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner.
Service Delivery
Staff at Grove Road Surgery must adhere to the information contained with practice policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are adhered to at all times. Staff will be given detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and procedure.
Security
The security of the practice is the responsibility of all personnel. Staff must ensure they remain vigilant at all times and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line manager. Under no circumstances are staff to share the codes for the door locks to anyone and are to ensure that restricted areas remain effectively secured.
Professional Conduct
At Grove Road Surgery, staff are required to dress appropriately for their role. Administrative staff will be provided with a uniform whilst clinical staff must dress in accordance with their role.
Leave
All personnel are entitled to take leave and your leave entitlement is 6 weeks exclusive of bank holidays.
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:
a. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
c. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)
Person Specification
Experience Essential
More info on uploaded document Full GMC Registration National Performers List registration Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU) Eligibility to practice in the UK independently Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit Minimum of two years as a salaried GP General understanding of the GMS contract
Desirable
More info on uploaded document
Qualifications Essential
QualificationsEssential Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner Certificate of Completion of Training
Desirable
Experience of medicines management Experience of ICB initiatives
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 Grove Road Surgery
Address 71-73 Grove Road
Wallasey
Wirral
Merseyside
CH45 3HF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.groveroadsurgerywirral.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)