About this role
Job summary
Are you a GP looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity within a warm, values-led practice?
Cornerstone Practice and Healthcare is seeking an enthusiastic Salaried GP to join our team on a part-time basis. This post offers between 2 to 6 sessions per week, with Friday as a fixed working day - making it an ideal opportunity for a GP seeking flexibility alongside other professional or personal commitments. This post also includes one extended access evening clinic per week, on a weekday to be agreed.
You will be part of a well-established clinical team dedicated to delivering excellent whole-person care to our diverse patient population in Blackburn. Full support from our experienced clinical and administrative staff is guaranteed.
We are a training practice with a strong Christian ethos, committed to quality improvement, professional development, and compassionate care for all.
If you are a motivated clinician committed to making a real difference in the community - we would love to hear from you.
GMC registration and inclusion on the Performers List is essential.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will deliver high quality primary care as part of our well-established multidisciplinary team, working Fridays plus other week days including extended access evening clinics.
Key duties include:
face to face, telephone and consultation, managing a varied and rewarding caseloadHome visits for patients unable to attend the surgeryReviewing and signing repeat and acute prescriptions requestsCompleting clinical administration, correspondence and patient record codingContributing to on-call and triage duties on a pro-rata basisParticipating in extended access evening clinicsWorking collaboratively with the wider team to ensure seamless, high-quality patient careThis is a fantastic opportunity for a GP who enjoys variety, values flexibility, and wants to be part of a supportive, community-focused practice.
About us
Cornerstone Practice and Healthcare is a growing, values-led GP practice serving over 28,071 patients across four sites - Shadsworth, Rhyddings, Lambeth Street and Bentham Road. Celebrating 37 years if serving our community, we are proud to be an accredited training practice for GP Registrars, AHPs, Practices and Clinical Pharmacists.
Our Christian values of compassion, dignity and integrity are reflected in everything we do - from the way we care for our patients to the way we support our staff. We are led by a strong, committed GP partnership with a shared mission to deliver outstanding primary care.
We offer a supportive, collegial working environment with:
Indemnity cost coveredNHS Pension SchemeFortnightly clinical peer group meetingsBlackburn is set in a beautiful part of Lancashire, with all four sites easily accessible from the M65.
If you are a motivated, compassionate clinician ready to make a real difference - we would love to hear from you.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide primary and continuing medical care for patients in the community, taking account of physical, emotional and social factors when diagnosing illnesses and recommending the required treatment. To work within a team alongside other care providers to discuss the best care options for patients and encourage patients to take responsibility for their own health.
The Practice has a commitment to excellent whole-person care of our patients. We continually seek quality improvement and learning. It is expected that all our GPs are actively committed to supporting these aims and participate in relevant activities when appropriate.
This is a part-time post comprising 2 to 6 sessions per week. Friday is a fixed working day. The post holder will also be required to work extended access clinical session on a weekday to be agreed. Remaining sessions will be arranged in agreement with the successful candidate.
Clinical Duties
Provide General/Personal Medical Services to the patients of Cornerstone Practice and HealthcareUndertake face-to-face and telephone consultation, managing a varied and rewarding caseloadParticipate in extended access evening clinics as requiredConduct home visits for patients unable to attend the surgeryCheck and sign repeat and acute prescription requestsAssess and manage patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problemsAdmit or refer patients to other care providers in line with local procedures and pathwaysScreen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illnessComplete administrative duties promptly, including correspondence and patient record codingCover for absent colleagues and support the wider clinical teams as requiredContinuous Learning and Development
Engage with all mandatory training including Safeguarding, Life Support and Information GovernanceFully engage with the appraisal process, both internally and externallyRemain up to date with GMC registration and Performers List Validation, notifying the Practice Manager of any risks at the earliest opportunityCommunication
Communicate effectively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the PracticeLiaise with Integrated Care Teams, community services, hospitals and other agencies to ensure appropriate patient careCommunicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communicationDemonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.Organisation and Quality
Recognise and work within own competence and the GMC professional code of conductPrioritise, organise, and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes qualityDeliver care in line with National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines, and NHS policyUtilise the audit cycles as a means of evaluating the quality of work and implementing improvementsParticipate in quality improvement initiatives including Significant Event Analysis and peer reviewsSupport the achievement of QOF, local NHS/ICB standards and Practice standardsTeamwork
Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting clinical and non-clinical colleaguesParticipate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient careBe willing to work at different sites across the organisation as requiredSessions and Workload
Each standard clinical sessions contains 12 appointments of 15 minutes each, comprising a mixture of advance-booked and same-date, remote and face-to-face appointments. Additional emergency appointments may occasionally be required but will not normally rise above 3 per surgery. GPs may be required to contribute to clinical triage support via the Care Navigation Hub on a pro-rata basis. All GPs are expected to contribute to the on-call rota for late home visits and urgent queries, allocated fairly on a pro-rata basis.
Information, Equality, Health and Safety
Review, enter, and process data using accurate codes and good record structureFollow all requirements of confidentiality including GDPR and the Data Protection ActRespect the privacy, dignity, and beliefs of all patients, carers, visitors, and colleaguesFollow the Practice Chaperone policy and be aware of safeguarding proceduresApply infection-control measures and follow all Health and Safety policies and guidelinesOther
This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to regular review in consultation with the post holder
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Good clinical knowledge and sound decision making skills Good communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal Good organisation and time management skills Ability to work independently without supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team Computer literate, particularly with Microsoft office Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Sound interpersonal skills-tact and diplomacy
Desirable
Minimum 2 years of General Practice experience Ability to use persuasive skills regarding sensitive issues Experience of audit and quality improvement
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC registrations with a license to practise Inclusion on the NHS Performers list Qualified GP - MRCGP or equivalent
Desirable
Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary care Certificated in minor surgery and or joint injections
Values and Attitudes Essential
Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients in deprived communities Sensitive to and able to work within the Christian values of the Practice Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity Belief in partnership working and collaborative practice Flexible, confident and enthusiastic approach Ability to maintain strict confidentiality Smart appearance and professional manner Ability to stay calm under pressure
Desirable
Interest in community and social issues Willingness to identify new ideas, embrace improvement and changes
Experience Essential
Experience working in a primary care/general practice setting Experience with clinical computer systems and patient templates Experience of team working and building effective working relationships
Desirable
Experience with Emis Web Experience in Obstetrics and/or Child Health Surveillance Previous experience in a busy multi-site general practice Experience performing minor surgical procedures or joint injections Experience in chronic disease/long-term condition management Experience teaching or supervising GP trainees or medical students
Other Requirements Essential
Use of a motor vehicle and full valid driving licence (required for home visits) Enhanced DBS Check Right to work in the UK
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 Cornerstone
Address The Cornerstone Practice
Shadsworth Surgery
Shadsworth Road
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 2HR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornerstonepractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)