Salaried GP - Hopwood Medical Centre in Heywood

Hopwood Medical Centre is a well-established GMS Training Practice with an excellent reputation and a stable base of partners and management. We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and forward-thinking GP to join our team. The post is partially ARRS funded and therefore you will need to have gained your Certificate of Completion of Training in the last 2 years and not held a previous substantive post.

Currently, there are 6 GPs and 2 Advanced Clinical Practitioners. The practice is an active member of the Heywood Primary Care Network with a number of ARRS Staff. There is no extended hours commitment, and morning visits are partially covered by PCN ANP along with the Acute Visiting Scheme for late visits. The surgery has recently been extended and fully refurbished, with an expanding list size of 9700 and great local amenities. We use EMIS and Docman, and have excellent nursing and administrative staff with high QOF achievement. There are opportunities for development of interests and services. As a supportive practice, we recognise the importance of teamwork.

For more information, or to arrange an informal visit, contact Adele Hardacre, Practice Manager at adelehardacre@nhs.net or Telephone 01706 603420. Please forward a covering letter and your CV to adelehardacre@nhs.net. The closing date for applications is Friday 13th February.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Responsibilities: Provide high-quality, patient-centred medical care to registered patients. Undertake face-to-face, telephone, and remote consultations as appropriate. Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic illnesses. Prescribe medications safely and in accordance with local and national guidelines. Provide preventive care, health promotion, and lifestyle advice. Manage long-term conditions in line with evidence-based practice and QOF requirements. Identify safeguarding concerns and act in accordance with safeguarding policies.
• Administrative and Professional Duties: Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records. Review and action pathology results, clinical correspondence, and reports. Complete referrals, medical reports, and supporting documentation. Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement activities, and significant event analysis. Comply with GMC standards, appraisal, revalidation, and CPD requirements.
• Team and Practice Responsibilities: Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, including nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals. Participate in regular clinical meetings and practice learning events. Support training and mentoring of GP trainees, students, and other staff as appropriate. Contribute to service development and continuous improvement within the practice.
• Governance and Safety: Adhere to practice policies, procedures, and clinical governance frameworks. Contribute to infection prevention, health and safety, and risk management. Engage with safeguarding, information governance, and confidentiality requirements.

Person Specification

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Inclusion on the GP Register.
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) achieved within the last two years.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
• Experience of working in a UK GP training practice.
• Interest in education, training, or quality improvement activities.
• Experience of using EMIS clinical systems.
• Willingness to contribute to teaching or mentoring within the practice.
• Additional clinical interests that complement existing services.
• An interest in women's health and contraception including a willingness to undertake training in long-acting reversible contraception.

Governance and Compliance

• Commitment to clinical governance, quality improvement, and patient safety.
• Understanding of information governance, confidentiality, and data protection.
• Willingness to engage in appraisal, revalidation, and ongoing CPD.

Experience

• Ability to provide safe, effective, and patient-centred care in a general practice setting.
• Competence in assessing, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic conditions.
• Sound knowledge of current clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.
• Safe and effective prescribing in line with local and national guidance.
• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults.

Professional Attributes

• Enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality general practice.
• Forward-thinking with a willingness to contribute to service development.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic, motivated, and proactive in approach to work.
• Compassionate, patient-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality care.
• Forward-thinking and open to new ways of working.
• Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable to the changing demands of general practice.
• Professional, approachable, and supportive of colleagues.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and respect for diversity.