Salaried GP - St HelensNHS

Job summary

Central Surgery GP Practice is looking for a salaried GP, to join our friendly and forward-thinking Practice for 4 sessions, Monday and Tuesday. We are seeking an enthusiastic and patient-focused individual to become part of a well-established practice that values teamwork, clinical excellence and innovation. We are committed to creating a positive working environment where clinicians feel supported, respected and able to thrive.

Why Join Us?

• Friendly, stable and highly collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Supportive and approachable leadership
• Opportunities for professional development and special interests
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Modern systems and processes designed to reduce administrative burden
• A patient-centred culture with a strong focus on quality care and continuity
• Active involvement in the wider Primary Care Network and local healthcare initiatives

If you are looking for a practice where your contribution is valued and where you can make a genuine difference to patients and the local community, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Surgery consultations.
• Telephone consultations.
• Home visits.
• Duty day.
• Checking and signing repeat prescriptions.
• Checking and actioning blood results.
• Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the organisation.
• Contribute to new ideas and be part of the Practice team.

Job description

Clinical Responsibilities

• Undertake face-to-face, telephone and online consultations for patients presenting with a wide range of medical conditions.
• Assess, diagnose, treat and manage acute and chronic illnesses.
• Prescribe medication in accordance with practice policies and current clinical guidelines.
• Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services.
• Review laboratory results, correspondence and other clinical documents as required.
• Conduct home visits when necessary.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and complete clinical records using the practice clinical system.
• Participate in safeguarding procedures and promote patient welfare at all times.

Quality and Governance

• Work within GMC standards and NHS regulations.
• Participate in clinical governance activities, audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and other contractual requirements.
• Support the practice in maintaining a high standard of patient care and service delivery.

Team Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurses, Pharmacists, Healthcare Assistants and the wider practice team.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical discussions.
• Provide support and advice to colleagues where appropriate.
• Assist in the training and development of clinical and non-clinical staff.

Professional Responsibilities

• Comply with GMC regulations and maintain a valid licence to practise.
• Participate in annual appraisal and revalidation processes.
• Undertake continuing professional development (CPD) activities.
• Maintain professional registration and mandatory training requirements.

About us

We are a friendly supportive team, consisting of 2 GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Practice Nurse, HCA, a Secretary and Reception team. We are part of St Helens Central PCN. With additional staff such as FCPs, Frailty team, Care Co-ordinators, Community Midwife, Mental health team and Pharmacists.

Central Surgery has a list size of approx. 6,500 patients. We share purpose built premises with 3 other GP Surgeries, Mersey Care Childrens Hub, Maternity Hub, Physiotherapy, Treatment Rooms, Phlebotomy Service and a Dental Practice.