Salaried GP - 6 sessions - Fixed Term 12 months view for permanentNHS

Job summary

Join Silverdale Medical Practice as a Salaried GP and become part of a supportive, progressive and highly experienced multidisciplinary team serving approximately 12,700 patients within Swinton, Pendlebury and Clifton.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and patient-focused GP to join us for 6 sessions per week initially for a fixed term position of 12 months, with a view to becoming permanent. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large, well-established practice that values teamwork, clinical excellence and innovation in primary care.

At Silverdale, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture and supportive environment where clinicians are genuinely valued. You will work alongside experienced GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Pharmacists, Nurses and a highly skilled management and administrative team committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

We operate daily clinical meetings to encourage shared learning and peer support and are committed to maintaining a positive working environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

The practice uses EMIS Web, Accurx and modern digital systems and is actively involved in quality improvement, neighbourhood working and Primary Care Network development. We encourage new ideas and support clinicians who want to contribute to the future development of services.

This role would suit someone looking to develop within a forward-thinking and welcoming practice environment.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will provide high quality primary medical care through a mixture of face-to-face, telephone and online consultations. Duties will include the assessment, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions, reviewing pathology and clinical correspondence, prescribing safely and maintaining accurate clinical records using EMIS Web.

The role includes working closely with our wider multidisciplinary team including GP Partners, Advanced Practitioners, Pharmacists, Nurses and Care Coordinators to provide safe, effective and patient-centred care. There will also be opportunities to contribute to practice development and quality improvement work.

We are looking for a GP who is approachable, collaborative and committed to delivering excellent patient care within a supportive team environment.

Job description

Job DescriptionSalaried General PractitionerSilverdale Medical Practice

Job TitleSalaried General Practitioner (GP)

Hours6 Sessions per week (Working days - Monday, Tuesday and Fridays)

Contract TypePermanent

Responsible ToGP Partners and Practice Manager

Job SummarySilverdale Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic and patient-centred Salaried GP to join our experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will provide high quality primary medical services to our patient population through face-to-face, telephone and online consultations, whilst contributing to the continued development of high quality, safe and effective services within the practice and Primary Care Network.

The post-holder will work collaboratively with GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Pharmacists, Nurses, Care Coordinators and the wider practice team to deliver excellent patient care.

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe post-holder will:

• Provide high quality clinical care to patients through face-to-face, telephone and online consultations.
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Prescribe safely and appropriately in accordance with local and national guidance.
• Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Review and action pathology results, clinical correspondence and other associated workflow tasks.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive clinical records using EMIS Web.
• Provide appropriate follow-up care and continuity for patients.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Support safeguarding processes for children and vulnerable adults.
• Participate in clinical meetings, educational sessions and practice development activities.
• Contribute to quality improvement work, enhanced services and contractual requirements including QOF and local initiatives.
• Participate in audit and clinical governance activities where appropriate.
• Maintain professional registration, appraisal and revalidation requirements.
• Work within GMC guidance and practice policies at all times.

Clinical ResponsibilitiesThe post-holder will be expected to:

• Manage a broad range of clinical presentations in General Practice.
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and community services.
• Use Advice and Guidance pathways where clinically appropriate.
• Promote preventative healthcare and health education.
• Work collaboratively with ARRS staff and community services.
• Escalate concerns regarding patient safety where necessary.
• Support safe prescribing and medicines optimisation initiatives.

Communication and Team WorkingThe successful candidate will:

• Develop effective working relationships with all members of the practice team.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, carers and external agencies.
• Participate in regular multidisciplinary and clinical meetings.
• Support a positive, respectful and collaborative working culture.

Information Governance and ConfidentialityThe post-holder must:

• Maintain confidentiality relating to patients, staff and the business of the practice.
• Comply with Data Protection legislation, Information Governance requirements and practice policies.
• Use all IT systems appropriately and securely.

Health and SafetyThe post-holder will:

• Work in accordance with practice health and safety policies.
• Report incidents, concerns and risks appropriately.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Equality and DiversityThe post-holder will:

• Support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Treat patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect at all times.

About the PracticeSilverdale Medical Practice is a large, forward-thinking GP practice serving approximately 12,700 patients within Swinton, Pendlebury and Clifton.

We pride ourselves on delivering high quality patient-centred care within a supportive and collaborative team environment. The practice benefits from experienced GP leadership, strong multidisciplinary working and modern digital systems including EMIS Web and Accurx.

We are committed to innovation, service improvement, staff wellbeing and professional development and actively participate in Primary Care Network and neighbourhood working initiatives.

About us

Silverdale Medical Practice is a large, well-established and progressive GP practice providing care to approximately 12,700 patients within Swinton, Pendlebury and Clifton.

We are proud of our strong team culture and supportive working environment, where staff wellbeing, collaboration and professional development are genuinely valued. Our clinical team includes experienced GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Care Coordinators, supported by a highly experienced management, reception and administrative team.

We operate daily clinical meetings to encourage shared learning, peer support and safe decision making, creating a collaborative atmosphere where clinicians feel supported and connected. We are committed to innovation and service improvement, using EMIS Web, Accurx and modern digital systems to improve patient access and efficiency whilst maintaining continuity of care.

As a practice, we are actively involved in quality improvement work, teaching, neighbourhood working and Primary Care Network initiatives. We encourage new ideas and welcome clinicians who want to contribute to the ongoing development of services.

Silverdale Medical Practice offers a friendly and inclusive workplace with a strong emphasis on teamwork, flexibility and delivering high quality patient-centred care.