Salaried GP in Manchester

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated GP to join our clinical team for 4 sessions on a Wednesday and Thursday. This is a fixed-term contract to run until 31.03.27 with a view to it being extended. The successful candidate will provide primary medical services to our patients, including:

• Conducting GP surgeries and patient consultations
• Providing appropriate assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients
• Undertaking associated clinical administration and record keeping
• Contributing to clinical governance and practice meetings
• Working collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team

The role will follow an agreed job plan, which will be reviewed annually.

Main duties of the job:

The postholder will provide primary medical services to patients registered with Urmston Group Practice, working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake face-to-face, telephone and/or digital consultations with patients.
• Assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions in line with current clinical guidance.
• Prescribe and review medication in accordance with best practice and local prescribing guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Complete clinical administration associated with patient care, including reviewing results, correspondence and referrals.
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team, including GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, nurses and other allied health professionals.
• Participate in clinical governance activities, practice meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of safe, high-quality patient care within the practice and wider Primary Care Network.
• Support continuity of care for patients and contribute to effective multidisciplinary working.
• Maintain professional development and participate in CPD activities in line with GMC revalidation requirements.

About us:

Urmston Group Practice is a friendly, well-established GP practice serving approximately 13,000 patients in the Trafford area. Our multidisciplinary team includes 4 GP Partners, 6 salaried GPs, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 3 Practice Nurses, a Nursing Associate and a GP Assistant, supported by an experienced administrative and reception team. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and supporting staff development within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Qualifications:

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Included on the NHS Performers List.
• Evidence of completion of GP Specialty Training (CCT) or due to obtain CCT prior to commencing the post.
• Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary care.
• Evidence of further training or professional development in primary care.

Experience:

• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical guidelines and best practice in primary care.
• Experience managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Ability to manage patients with complex needs within primary care.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children.
• Experience working in UK general practice.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary primary care team.
• Experience contributing to clinical audit or quality improvement activities.

Person Specification:

• Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate clinical records.
• Experience using primary care clinical systems.
• Interest in developing specialist clinical areas.
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient-centred care.
• Ability to work flexibly within the needs of the practice.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Understanding of clinical governance and patient safety.
• Interest in service development within primary care.
• Professional, reliable and approachable.
• Strong team-working ethos.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of care.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Additional Information:

The post is subject to satisfactory DBS clearance and employment checks. Medical indemnity for NHS work is covered through the Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice (CNSGP). The postholder must maintain appropriate professional registration and indemnity arrangements for any work outside the scope of CNSGP.

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.