Associate GP in Liverpool

We are looking for 4 GPs to join our team and support our increasing list size on a 12-month fixed term contract with a view to permanent contract. We are a large inner-city practice working over 6 sites. We serve a diverse practice population and offer opportunities to expand skills in Telephone and Email Consultations, Intermediate Care, Specialist Weight Management, Homelessness and Student Health Services. The Practice has an outstanding retention rate and offers excellent terms and conditions. Medical Defence Fees are paid by the Practice.

Along with your application, we require a copy of your CV, cover letter indicating which job plans you will be able to work and your notice period/when you can start. Interviews will be held week commencing 9th February. If you have not heard within 4 weeks after closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Main duties of the job:

• To provide comprehensive medical services to the population of Brownlow Health.
• Be involved in a continual programme of learning and development within the practice, as discussed with the lead GP, with objectives set on a quarterly basis.

Special Requirements/Specification:

• Full GMC registration
• Registered with a recognised defence organisation
• Family Planning Diploma - desirable

Although we allow for some remote working (depending on the role), we want to make you aware that you will need to be based on-site in one of the Practices to carry out your duties. We would also like to state that you will need to reside in Liverpool (or within the near vicinity).

About us:

Brownlow prides itself in being an exceptional employer. We have a dedicated staff wellbeing team and offer numerous staff benefits and incentives including protected study leave with financial allowance. You will receive a 6-month mentorship/induction package. Brownlow is an organisation that is committed to equality and diversity, and we strive for our workforce to be representative and inclusive of the complex and diverse community which we are proud to serve. With this commitment in mind, we actively encourage individuals who self-identify as having protected characteristics to apply for this role. We are particularly keen to encourage applications from: individuals with linguistic diversity, members of the LGBTQ+ community; members of black, minority ethnic, and minority faith groups; and from those who are disabled and/or neurodiverse.

Although not required by law, we strongly recommend that all staff have received all Covid vaccinations. Extended access will form part of your contracted hours.

Job responsibilities:

• At practice premises where delegated to provide general medical services to patients by way of surgeries, clinics and relevant administrative work together with such other duties as are required by the practice in providing services under the provision of the NHS (General Medical Services) Regulations 1992 as amended and which are reasonably delegated to you by the practice.
• Keep proper records of attendance, visits by and to any patients and all other such records as are reasonably required by the Principals.
• Preserve the confidentiality of the practice affairs of the Principals, of his Partners and all matters connected with the General Medical Practice.
• Work with the practice on projects which will deliver the objectives of the practice. This work will be guided and supervised by the lead GP.
• Attendance at regular meetings held within the practice, i.e. clinical, practice, partners, etc.
• Take part in a formal review of progress.
• Ensure that sufficient time is spent in appropriate education to allow continued development of the knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to modern primary care.
• Support and encouragement of training of all staff within the practice.
• Maintain good communication with members of the Primary Health Care Team and external contacts i.e. CCG, University, etc.
• Provide late cover and home visits if required.

Hours of Employment:

In regards to a full-time post, the salaried doctor shall agree to work 5 days per week generally between the core hours of 6.45 am - 8.30 pm. Eight sessions will be clinical, 1 session on projects for practice development and 1 session for personal development. Part-time posts will be pro rata. Hours of work may be changed due to the needs of the practice, in consultation with the post holder.

Places of Work:

The salaried doctor shall work between all the sites in the umbrella of Brownlow Health and at specified outreach clinics.

Other job locations:

• Peach Street Liverpool L69 7ZL
• 26 Argyle Street Liverpool L1 5DL
• 155 Edge Lane Edge Hill Liverpool L7 2PF
• 2 Vauxhall Road Liverpool L3 2BG
• 3 Bentley Road Liverpool L8 0SY

Person Specification:

• In practice as a General Practitioner/locum practitioner.
• 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).
• Experience of EMIS clinical system.

• Full GMC registration
• Registered with a recognised defence organisation
• Currently on a performers list and has never been removed from a performers list for a detrimental reason
• Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT).
• Family Planning Diploma
• Child Health Surveillance Diploma

• Understand the health and social needs of a local practice patient population
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Commitment to education and training
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing primary care
• Imaginative approach to problem solving and provision of 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.

£100,508 to £105,370 a year full time equivalent - Depending on experience.