Salaried GPNHS

Job summary

Salaried GP (4 Sessions per Week)

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Salaried GP to join our friendly and established team at Concept House and Sefton Road Surgery.

The position is for 4 sessions per week, worked across Thursday and Friday, with Thursday incorporating on-call duties and Friday comprising regular clinical sessions. This arrangement supports continuity of patient care and ensures appropriate clinical cover across our two practice sites.

There is also an opportunity for applicants interested in working additional sessions to undertake work with Extended Services through our GP Federation. This could provide an excellent opportunity for a GP seeking a broader portfolio role or additional clinical experience.

Please note: Thursday and Friday are fixed working days for this position. Any additional sessions through Extended Services would be separate from the four sessions required by the practice.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centred clinical care to the practice population. Core responsibilities will include:

• Providing clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referral in line with evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines.
• Delivering the full range of General Medical Services (GMS), including management of long-term conditions, medication reviews, preventative care, and health promotion.
• Participating in the duty/on-call rota as required.
• Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with GMC standards and practice policies.
• Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a supportive, effective, and safe working environment.
• Engaging in clinical governance activities, including audit, significant event analysis, and service improvement initiatives.
• Supporting education and training within the practice, including the supervision and development of trainees and students where appropriate.
• Attending and contributing to practice meetings, ensuring effective communication and engagement in practice priorities and planning.

Job description

Job Description

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred medical services to individuals registered with the practice.
• Deliver the full range of General Medical Services (GMS) in accordance with the practice contract, including Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) requirements.
• Offer appropriate care to patients of all ages and clinical needs.
• Assess, diagnose, investigate, treat, and refer patients as required, ensuring timely and safe clinical decision-making.
• Participate in on-call duties and other scheduled clinical sessions as required.
• Support and promote end-of-life care frameworks (e.g., Gold Standards Framework) to ensure high-quality palliative care.
• Manage long-term conditions in line with national guidelines, pathways, and best practice.
• Prescribe medications appropriately, using generic prescribing where suitable, and provide evidence-based rationale when alternatives are required.
• Provide health promotion, prevention advice, and lifestyle counselling to support patient wellbeing.

Non-Clinical Responsibilities

• Complete administrative and operational tasks required to fulfil GMS contract obligations, including referrals and documentation.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records in accordance with professional standards, using appropriate coding systems (e.g., READ, SNOMED).
• Work collaboratively with IT teams and data analysts to generate performance and service-monitoring reports.
• Liaise with external agencies, services, and community organisations to support patient care pathways and raise awareness of available services.
• Work with colleagues to support demand management and improve service efficiency.
• Support GP leads and management in delivering service improvement plans, including Practice-Based Commissioning (PBC) developments.
• Promote the use of key NHS initiatives (e.g., Choose and Book, cancer pathways, 18-week referral targets).
• Encourage and support patient participation in service improvement and feedback processes.
• Comply with all relevant NHS policies, including safeguarding, HR processes, and clinical governance.
• Participate actively in practice meetings and wider team forums to support communication, service development, and quality improvement.

Training and Education

• Provide health education and self-management advice to patients and carers.
• Participate in the annual appraisal process.
• Undertake mandatory and developmental training to maintain clinical competencies and support service needs.
• Contribute to practice development projects as agreed with the management team.
• Maintain up-to-date Continuing Professional Development (CPD) records.
• Share learning with colleagues through teaching, case discussions, significant event analysis, and clinical review meetings.

Clinical Governance, Research and Audit

• Participate in clinical audits to monitor quality and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Engage in research, audit activity, and evidence-based practice where appropriate.
• Assist in the development and implementation of practice policies, protocols, and clinical guidelines.
• Ensure services are informed by current evidence and aligned with the clinical needs of the practice population.

Communication

• Maintain excellent communication with patients and carers to ensure informed decision-making and continuity of care.
• Promote effective communication within the multidisciplinary team to support good clinical and operational practice.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with secondary care services, external partners, and community providers.

About us

We are a forward-thinking training practice with approximately 6,200 patients across Concept House and Sefton Road Surgery.

Our clinical team includes three part-time and two full-time Salaried GPs, supported by experienced ANPs, Practice Nurses, HCAs and a dedicated administrative team. We train F2 doctors and medical students, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages learning and professional development.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, welcoming and supportive team, committed to delivering high-quality patient care. With developing interests in commissioning, minor surgery and cancer services, we encourage clinical leadership, innovation and specialist interests.

Our GP Partners work remotely but remain closely involved in clinical leadership and practice management, with weekly meetings and open communication.

Both Partners are Board Members of our GP Federation, giving us strong links with South Sefton PCN and Extended Services. These connections offer opportunities for additional sessions, portfolio working and involvement in wider primary care initiatives.