Job summaryAre you passionate about the care of frail older people? We have an exciting opportunity to strengthen our team to work in our unique general practice which cares and treats the population of older people living in care homes in Salford. By joining our high performing organisation and a multi-disciplinary team including GP's, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Specialist Nurses skilled in the delivery of high-quality care, you will be able to enhance your skills further and participate in the education of care home health and social care professionals. 00am - 17.00pm Saturday - Sunday This post will provide an opportunity to enhance your skills further and participate in the education of care home health and social care professionals. There are close working links with the hospital and daily input from community geriatricians including multidisciplinary meetings. As the GP you will be responsible for prescribing repeat medications, processing and dealing with patient test results, patient medical reports and examinations, providing end of life care and working with families on advanced care planning. The post holder support admission avoidance with advanced care planning, helping individuals live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives. The post holder will collect data for audit purposes and participate in the delivery of the Quality and Outcomes Framework, Local Enhanced Services, Clinical Commissioning Incentive schemes and ensure compliance with the practices Key Performance Indicators. The post holder will prescribe in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines and undertake all the regular duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. About usThe Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. DetailsDate posted09 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalary Full-time Reference number236-UEC-02-GP-S-26Job locationssalford Care Homes Medical PracticeMezzaine level St James House Pendleton waySalfordM6 5FWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: EssentialFull registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General PracticeInclusion on the NHS England GP Performers List (or eligibility for inclusion before commencing employment).. EssentialVocationally trained and accredited GP with MRCGPRegistered on a performers list Knowledge, Training & Experience EssentialExperience of caring for older people out of hospitalExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong levels of IT proficiency and familiarity with primary care clinical systems (i.e.Experience of using the Microsoft suite of programmes. Demonstrate a willingness to work in a multi-disciplinary team environmentActing as deputy to the GP Clinical Lead, supporting clinical leadership, governance, service development, and multidisciplinary team working. Up to date knowledge and interest in national primary care strategies and ideas on how to implement these for the development of the Practice. Ability to focus on long-term strategic goals as well as short-term issues/details. Essential6 months experience in Care of the Elderly, and 6 months experience in specialist older people's mental health or equivalent. A good understanding of the operation of the Quality Outcomes Framework process (QOF) and how this relates to the elderly. EssentialFull registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General PracticeInclusion on the NHS England GP Performers List (or eligibility for inclusion before commencing employment).. EssentialVocationally trained and accredited GP with MRCGPRegistered on a performers list Knowledge, Training & Experience EssentialExperience of caring for older people out of hospitalExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong levels of IT proficiency and familiarity with primary care clinical systems (i.e.Experience of using the Microsoft suite of programmes. Demonstrate a willingness to work in a multi-disciplinary team environmentActing as deputy to the GP Clinical Lead, supporting clinical leadership, governance, service development, and multidisciplinary team working. Up to date knowledge and interest in national primary care strategies and ideas on how to implement these for the development of the Practice. Ability to focus on long-term strategic goals as well as short-term issues/details. Essential6 months experience in Care of the Elderly, and 6 months experience in specialist older people's mental health or equivalent. A good understanding of the operation of the Quality Outcomes Framework process (QOF) and how this relates to the elderly. 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. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Addresssalford Care Homes Medical PracticeMezzaine level St James House Pendleton waySalfordM6 5FWUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Addresssalford Care Homes Medical PracticeMezzaine level St James House Pendleton waySalfordM6 5FWUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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