Salaried GP in Burnley

Burnley Group Practice is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Salaried GP to join our large, busy training Practice. Working with our Partners and existing salaried GPs, you will have the opportunity to work with a supportive and experienced multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality patient care. We work closely with our PCN (a Partner is the PCN Clinical Director) and have a number of PCN staff based within the Practice including First Contact Physiotherapy, Nursing Associates, Mental Health Team and Pharmacy Technician. We work hard to maintain a good work life balance and promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion in both our Practice team and for our patients.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a 6-8 session per week (must include Fridays) salaried GP who will work as an autonomous practitioner providing high quality, evidence based, primary care services. You will undertake a full range of general medical services in accordance with the NHS Contract including home visits, appropriate administrative work such as investigations and correspondence, as well as QOF and quality work. You will adhere to General Medical Council standards and contribute to effective practice management, maintaining a positive and collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Please note we are not an NHS organisation that is able to offer Sponsorship.

About us

Burnley Group Practice is a large training practice based across three sites in Burnley. We have an excellent multidisciplinary team which includes Partners, salaried GPs, ANP, Paramedic, Pharmacists, full nursing team all supported by experienced reception and admin teams. Our salaried GPs contribute to supporting trainees - we normally have two to three ST2/ST3s. We offer an excellent package which includes 6 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays and one week's paid study leave. We offer a competitive salary in line with BMA guidelines with a starting point subject to experience.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for providing high-quality medical services to the practice population in line with the GMS contract. You will adhere to General Medical Council standards for Good Medical Practice, contribute to effective practice management, and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with the multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities & Clinical Duties

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based medical care
• Manage acute presentations and long-term conditions
• Provide services in line with the GMS contract and prescribing guidance
• Participate in Home Visits
• Manage own admin lists including pathology, investigations and correspondence
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records
• Support QOF delivery, clinical audit, and quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to clinical governance, significant event reviews and audits

Administrative & Organisational Duties

• Process referrals, repeat prescriptions, and associated admin tasks
• Contribute to medicines optimisation across the Practice
• Attend and contribute to practice meetings
• Support partners in achieving strategic aims and service development
• Adhere to practice policies, protocols, and regional directives

Education, Training & Development

• Commit to CPD, appraisal, and revalidation
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

Professional Standards

• Uphold confidentiality and data protection requirements
• Promote Equality, Diversity & Inclusion principles
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct and communication
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and security legislation
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

This list is not exhaustive.

Person Specification

• Qualified General Practitioner with GMC registration and licence to practise
• Experience working within UK General Practice
• Included on the NHS Performers List
• Appropriate Medical Indemnity
• Excellent clinical knowledge and communication skills
• Commitment to high quality patient care
• Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Good working knowledge of EMIS
• Experience with QOF and quality targets, audits and clinical governance
• MRCGP

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.