Job summaryWe are looking for a highly motivated and
enthusiastic Salaried GP for up to 4 to 6 sessions. We are family friendly and are happy to
discuss flexible arrangementThe post holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patientsMain duties of the jobIn accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashionIn general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
About usWe are a 5-partner training practice with our main surgery located at the Yarnspinners Wharf LIFT building and the branch surgery at nearby Barrowford.
We are a friendly team with strong ties to the local community, which is of mixed ethnicity and medium deprivationA primary care team of Nurse Practitioners, Advance Clinical Practitioner, Clinical Pharmacist, Nurses and Health Care AssistantsThe surgeries are within minutes of the M65 exit 13 and are therefore easily accessible from Lancashire and Yorkshire areas. A primary care team of Nurse Practitioners, Advance Clinical Practitioner, Clinical Pharmacist, Nurses and Health Care Assistants We have excellent links with the Pendle West PCN and engage with the ARRS roles, including First contact physiotherapist, Social Prescribers, Health and Wellbeing coaches and Mental Health PractitionerWe have had two overall Good CQC assessments. We have a good track record for innovation in primary care and are currently using digital platforms for patient consultationsDetailsDate posted07 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
11,900 a session
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Flexible working
Reference numberA2185-26-0007Job locationsCarr RoadNelsonLancashireBB9 7SRUnited KingdomYarnspinners Primary Health Care CentreCarr RoadNELSONLancashireBB9 7SRUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical responsibilities: In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashionMaking professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisationAssessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problemsScreening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illnessIn consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for healthProviding counselling and health educationAdmitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriateRecording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standardsCollecting data for audit purposesCompiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriateIn general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesClinical responsibilities: In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashionMaking professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisationAssessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problemsScreening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illnessIn consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for healthProviding counselling and health educationAdmitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriateRecording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standardsCollecting data for audit purposesCompiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriateIn general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFull Registration with the GMC and hold license to practiceMRCGP / nMRCGPEligible to work immediately as a GP in the UKCompleted GP Registrar trainingOn a GP Performers listDesirableDesirableCertificate in Family Planning ServicesOther diplomas or qualifications such as DCH, DRCOG
Experience
EssentialUK GP NHS Experience includingworking with mental health patientshealth promotion and its implicationsChronic Disease ManagementPaediatricsObstetricsUnderstanding of Clinical Governance and quality issuesUnderstanding of the role of teamwork in providing quality servicesExperience of participating in auditExperience in maintaining patients records at an acceptable standard for audit purposesDesirableExperience of student teachingExperience of participating in research
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFull Registration with the GMC and hold license to practiceMRCGP / nMRCGPEligible to work immediately as a GP in the UKCompleted GP Registrar trainingOn a GP Performers listDesirableDesirableCertificate in Family Planning ServicesOther diplomas or qualifications such as DCH, DRCOG
Experience
EssentialUK GP NHS Experience includingworking with mental health patientshealth promotion and its implicationsChronic Disease ManagementPaediatricsObstetricsUnderstanding of Clinical Governance and quality issuesUnderstanding of the role of teamwork in providing quality servicesExperience of participating in auditExperience in maintaining patients records at an acceptable standard for audit purposesDesirableExperience of student teachingExperience of participating in researchDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameReedyford Health CareAddressCarr RoadNelsonLancashireBB9 7SRUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameReedyford Health CareAddressCarr RoadNelsonLancashireBB9 7SRUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Salaried GP in Nelson employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
