Salaried GP 6 sessions

The successful applicant will undertake a mix of routine and urgent GP consultations, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to our practice population. The role includes management of acute and chronic conditions, results handling and clinical correspondence, with protected time allocated for administrative responsibilities.

The post includes one duty day per week, supported by an Acute Visiting Scheme and an experienced multidisciplinary team. We are committed to delivering safe, sustainable workloads through 15-minute appointments and protected clinical administration time.

As a long-established training practice, we also offer opportunities to contribute to teaching, supervision and wider practice development according to the interests of the successful candidate.

The Salaried GP will be a key member of the practice team, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to a registered list of approximately 5,800 patients. The successful applicant will work within a supportive training practice offering 15-minute appointments, protected clinical administration time and a sustainable workload model. The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to deliver safe, effective and responsive primary care services whilst contributing to the ongoing development of the practice.

Clinical Responsibilities

The successful applicant will

Undertake routine and urgent GP consultations, both face-to-face and by telephone.

Deliver care through 15-minute appointments, with protected time allocated for clinical administration and workflow management.

Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and complex health problems.

Provide continuing care for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.

Prescribe safely and in accordance with local and national guidance.

Review and action pathology results, correspondence and other clinical administration within allocated administrative time.

Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate, with support from the local Acute Visiting Scheme.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic patient records.

Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services.

Participate in safeguarding and other statutory responsibilities in line with practice policies.

Practice Responsibilities

The post holder will

Participate in the practice duty rota, currently comprising one duty day per week within the 6-session role.

Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective and accessible care.

Contribute to clinical governance, significant event reviews, audit and quality improvement activities.

Support the education and development of medical students, GP trainees and other learners where appropriate.

Contribute to practice meetings and service development initiatives.

Work collaboratively with colleagues across South Sefton Primary Care Network.

Ford Medical Practice has been providing NHS General Medical Services to patients across Litherland, Netherton, Thornton, Seaforth, Bootle and Crosby since 1962. We are proud to combine the personal feel of a community practice with the benefits of a modern, well-resourced working environment.

Our friendly team of 17 staff is led by two GP Partners and includes 3 Salaried GPs, a Practice Nurse, Trainee Nursing Associate, Healthcare Assistant, Medical Secretaries and an experienced Reception and Administration team. We place a strong emphasis on teamwork, mutual support and open communication, creating a positive working environment where colleagues are valued and encouraged to develop their interests.

The practice operates from a modernised and extended building with on-site parking, excellent facilities and convenient transport links, being just 20 minutes from Liverpool city centre and 10 minutes from the M57 and M58.

We are an established training practice supporting medical students, GP trainees and other healthcare learners, and are committed to developing the future NHS workforce while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Rated Good by the CQC, we are active members of South Sefton Primary Care Network and remain committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care. We offer a competitive employment package including NHS Pension Scheme membership, medical defence cover, BMA contract terms and a strong commitment to work-life balance.

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