Salaried GP

Due to the retirement of one of our GPs, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking GP to join Brookvale Practice as a Salaried GP from November 2026. The role is for 46 sessions per week, worked over 3 days. This will include Thursday and Friday, with Thursday designated as the on-call day. The potential third working day will be confirmed depending on requirements.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about the future of general practice and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Brookvale Practice serves a population of approximately 8,700 patients and is based in Runcorn, Cheshire with excellent motorway links to Manchester, Liverpool, and North Wales. We operate a Total Triage model, supporting safe, efficient, and timely access to care for our patients. You will be joining a welcoming and innovative team that values high-quality, patient-centred care. We are a well-established training practice, rated Good by the CQC following our inspection in November 2023. We use EMIS Web, offer 15-minute GP appointments, and have at least two clinicians working on call at any one time. We actively support GPs to develop clinical interests and extended roles and welcome applications from newly qualified GPs. Informal visits to the practice are warmly encouraged. Please contact Dawn Jackson, Practice Manager, to arrange a visit. To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to: dawn.jackson2@haltongp.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

• 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 contract.
• 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.

About us

Brookvale Practice serves a population of approximately 8,700 patients and is based in Runcorn, Cheshire with excellent motorway links to Manchester, Liverpool, and North Wales. We operate a Total Triage model, supporting safe, efficient, and timely access to care for our patients. Our experienced and supportive clinical team includes:

• 10 GPs
• 2 Practice Nurses
• 1 Nursing Associate
• ARRS roles, including a Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician, and Mental Health Practitioner
• 2 GP Assistants

This is supported by 12 friendly and dedicated reception and administration staff.

Job responsibilities

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population.
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract.
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance.
• Effective management of long-term conditions.
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks.
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance.
• Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload.
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process.
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice.
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of the QOF.
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required.
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training.
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process.
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process.
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team.
• Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines.
• Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure.
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies.
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience of continued professional development.
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit.
• General understanding of the primary care contract.
• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP.
• Experience of medicines management.
• Experience of ICB initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent.
• JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT).

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.