Salaried GPGP Practice

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive NHS general practice team.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, patient-centred general medical services to our practice population. You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical interests while contributing to the ongoing delivery and improvement of services within the practice.

We are committed to supporting our GPs with a positive working environment, effective clinical support and opportunities for professional development. We welcome applications from both experienced GPs and those newer to general practice who are looking to develop their skills within a supportive team.

Main duties of the job

The role will include routine GP consultations, management of acute and chronic conditions, clinical decision-making, referrals and appropriate follow-up, together with participation in practice meetings and wider clinical and service-development activities.

We are looking for a GP who is patient-focused, collaborative, clinically safe and committed to delivering high-quality care within the NHS. In return, we offer a supportive team environment, a good work-life balance and the opportunity to become an integral part of our practice.

About us

We are a small, friendly and supportive GP practice with a strong focus on providing high-quality, personalised care to our patients. Our close-knit team works collaboratively in a welcoming and positive environment, where good communication and continuity of care are highly valued.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2112-26-0002

Job locations

5 Hatton Lane

Stretton

Warrington

Cheshire

WA4 4NE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to appoint a Salaried GP to work three sessions per week, with flexibility around the working pattern.

The role will include

One full day per week as Duty Doctor, providing on-call clinical cover during core practice hours of 8:00am6.30pm.

A further two GP sessions per week, which can be worked as either morning or afternoon sessions, with flexibility to agree the most suitable arrangement with the practice.

We are happy to discuss the working pattern with the successful candidate and would welcome applications from GPs seeking a flexible role.

To provide high-quality, safe and effective general medical services to the practice population as part of our friendly and supportive team.

The successful GP will provide comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with acute and chronic conditions, while maintaining a strong focus on continuity of care, patient experience and shared decision-making.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Provide high-quality GP consultations to patients presenting with acute, urgent and routine medical problems.

Undertake the Duty Doctor/on-call role for one full day per week, managing urgent clinical queries, same-day presentations and other clinical matters arising during core hours.

Assess and manage patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.

Provide appropriate diagnosis, treatment, investigation, referral and follow-up.

Prescribe safely and effectively in accordance with current guidance and practice policies.

Provide appropriate clinical advice and support to patients, carers and colleagues.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive clinical records.

Work collaboratively with the practice's multidisciplinary team and wider healthcare services.

Participate in clinical meetings, significant event reviews, audits, quality improvement and practice development activities as appropriate.

Contribute to safeguarding, infection prevention and control, clinical governance and patient safety.

Maintain professional knowledge and competence through appropriate continuing professional development.

Work within GMC and NHS professional standards and relevant practice policies and procedures.

Support a positive, respectful and collaborative working environment within the practice.

As Duty Doctor, the GP will be responsible for providing clinical oversight and management of urgent work arising during the day. This will include

Responding to urgent patient presentations and clinical queries.

Assessing and managing same-day requests according to clinical need.

Providing appropriate telephone and face-to-face consultations.

Reviewing urgent test results and correspondence where required.

Liaising with other members of the clinical team and external healthcare providers.

Ensuring appropriate escalation or referral where clinically indicated.

Maintaining safe and effective clinical decision-making throughout the duty period.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience working as a GP in a primary care setting.

Broad clinical experience in the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with acute and chronic conditions.

Experience managing patients with multiple and complex health needs.

Experience of appropriate referral, investigation and follow-up.

Understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance, infection prevention and patient safety.

Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

Experience in developing or leading a clinical area of interest.

Experience of quality improvement, audit or service development.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.

Ability to manage clinical risk

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a close-knit practice team.

Desirable

Flexibility

Knowledge of clinical system Emis.

Qualifications

Essential

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).

Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.

Completion of UK GP Specialty Training or equivalent.

MRCGP or equivalent qualification.

Evidence of satisfactory continuing professional development (CPD).

Desirable

Additional qualifications or training relevant to general practice.

Experience or qualifications in a particular clinical area that would complement the practice.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Stretton Medical Centre

Address

5 Hatton Lane

Stretton

Warrington

Cheshire

WA4 4NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.strettonmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stretton Medical Centre

Address

5 Hatton Lane

Stretton

Warrington

Cheshire

WA4 4NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.strettonmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)