Job summary
High Pastures Surgery is housed in a large Georgian house, one of Maghull's oldest buildings and a well-known landmark. The building was renovated in 1986.
We have a patient list size of over 10,000 patients from the Maghull and Lydiate areas.
We are seeking a forward-thinking General Practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred services.
The ideal candidate will, embrace new models of care and digital
health technologies.Be proactive in identifying
opportunities for service improvement and clinical innovation. Be open to developing special interests
that align with practice and community needs.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will undertake a variety
of duties including face-to-face consultations, telephone consultations,
queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions,
processing of patient results and correspondence in a timely fashion.
Making professional, autonomous
decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred
from other health care workers within the practice.
Assessing the health care needs of
patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Screening patients for disease risk
factors and early signs of illness.
Recording clear and contemporaneous
consultation notes to agreed standards.
Collecting data for audit purposes.
Prescribing in accordance with the
practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically
appropriate.
To opportunistically complete the
necessary checks and record appropriate data to support the practice in meeting
the QOF, attaining GMS contract quality points.
About us
Due to the impending retirement of one of our GP partners. This is a rare opportunity to join one
of the largest practices in South Sefton.
High Pastures have 5 GP Partners, 2 Salaried
GP's, 2 Physician Associates, a Clinical Pharmacist, a Midwife & 2 Practice
Nurses.
We also have an experienced management, reception, admin/secretarial
team who are all committed to providing high quality, friendly and personal
primary care.
We are a member of the South Sefton
Primary Care Network and Federation. We are also a GP training practice,
hosting junior doctors and student doctors.
The practice has been rated as Good by
the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Every year, we consistently score high
on QOF and LQC.
Interviews will take place on Monday 3 November 2025.
If you would like to arrange an informal visit, please contact Sue Jago, Practice Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will manage your own patient list of 1,500 patients (based on 6 sessions) and take part in the duty doctor rota, currently 1 in 6, between the hours of 8.00 am and 6.30 pm.
Salaried GPs employed under the BMA model contract are entitled to protected learning time for professional development. The 7th non-clinical session is a payment to cover this.
Lunchtime clinical/training meetings are held weekly to facilitate MDT discussion and peer support.
Role development and training is encouraged and supported.
Surgery start times can be flexible, but the post holder should normally be available between 8.00am and 6.00pm on each working day.
Each session will consist of 8 face-to-face appointments, 5 Blinx Paco (online consultations) and 3 telephone appointments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will manage your own patient list of 1,500 patients (based on 6 sessions) and take part in the duty doctor rota, currently 1 in 6, between the hours of 8.00 am and 6.30 pm.
Salaried GPs employed under the BMA model contract are entitled to protected learning time for professional development. The 7th non-clinical session is a payment to cover this.
Lunchtime clinical/training meetings are held weekly to facilitate MDT discussion and peer support.
Role development and training is encouraged and supported.
Surgery start times can be flexible, but the post holder should normally be available between 8.00am and 6.00pm on each working day.
Each session will consist of 8 face-to-face appointments, 5 Blinx Paco (online consultations) and 3 telephone appointments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1. Fully qualified GP eligible to work in NHS General Practice.
- 2. MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
- 3. Registered on the General Practitioner Register under Article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003.
- 4. Registered on the National Performers List.
- 5. Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983.
- Clear DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) report.
- 6. Evidence of commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
- 7. Experience working in general practice or primary care.
- 8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- 9. Ability to listen actively and empathetically.
- 10. Strong attention to detail and time management.
- 11. Ability to work under pressure and handle criticism constructively.
- 12. Experience with clinical IT systems (e.g., EMIS).
- 13. Accurate and thorough record keeping.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in areas such as:
- 1. Dermatology
- 2. Minor surgery
- 3. Diabetes care
- 4. Women's health
- 5. Mental health
- 6. Palliative care
- Teaching or mentoring qualifications for GPs involved in training registrars or medical students.
- Understanding of the needs of vulnerable patient groups.
- Experience working to achieve Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1. Fully qualified GP eligible to work in NHS General Practice.
- 2. MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
- 3. Registered on the General Practitioner Register under Article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003.
- 4. Registered on the National Performers List.
- 5. Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983.
- Clear DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) report.
- 6. Evidence of commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
- 7. Experience working in general practice or primary care.
- 8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- 9. Ability to listen actively and empathetically.
- 10. Strong attention to detail and time management.
- 11. Ability to work under pressure and handle criticism constructively.
- 12. Experience with clinical IT systems (e.g., EMIS).
- 13. Accurate and thorough record keeping.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in areas such as:
- 1. Dermatology
- 2. Minor surgery
- 3. Diabetes care
- 4. Women's health
- 5. Mental health
- 6. Palliative care
- Teaching or mentoring qualifications for GPs involved in training registrars or medical students.
- Understanding of the needs of vulnerable patient groups.
- Experience working to achieve Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) standards.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
