Job summary
Billinge
Medical Practice, Wigan, WN5 7LY
Up to 8 sessions per week, flexible start date
Billinge
Medical Practice is seeking a committed and motivated Salaried GP to join our
supportive and forward-thinking team. This is an excellent opportunity to work
within a stable, well-led, and ambitious training practice that has undergone
significant positive transformation since December 2023.
We are a
3-partner practice with a Good CQC rating, exceptional patient feedback, and a
clear vision to deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate care to our
community.
We welcome
applications from both newly qualified and experienced GPs. We have strong
clinical leadership, structured support, and a genuine commitment to
professional development, ensuring that all clinicians are supported to build
confidence, develop their skills, and progress in their careers.
This role is
ideal for a GP who values teamwork, professionalism, and continuity of care,
and who wants to contribute meaningfully to a practice that is actively
building something exceptional.
Billinge
Medical Practice is a well-established NHS practice serving a loyal and
appreciative patient population. Since December 2023, the practice has
undergone significant positive development, resulting in improved patient
experience, strengthened governance, and clear clinical leadership.
We strongly
encourage informal discussions with Erika Howell
Main duties of the job
The Role
You will provide high-quality General Medical Services in accordance with GMC standards, delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
Responsibilities include:
- Routine and urgent clinical consultations, delivered within safely structured clinics
- 15-minute standard appointment times, supporting safe clinical decision-making and continuity of care
- Telephone and digital consultations, appropriately allocated within the session structure
- Reviewing results and clinical correspondence with protected administrative time
- Prescribing safely in accordance with national and local guidance
- Contributing to practice clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement activity
- Supporting trainees and contributing to the practices established training environment
Sessions are designed to be safe, sustainable, and professionally rewarding, with:
- 15-minute appointments as standard
- Protected administrative time within each session
- Manageable workload supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team
- Appropriate clinical support from GP Partners and senior clinicians
You will be employed under a BMA-aligned salaried GP contract, with terms and conditions no less favourable than the BMA model contract.
(see attached Salaried GP Opportunity Document for more information)
About us
Why join Billinge Medical Practice?Strong leadership and stability
Billinge Medical Practice has undergone a significant and positive transformation following the appointment of a new GP partnership in December 2023. The current partners provide stable, experienced leadership and have implemented robust clinical governance, safe systems of working, and a clear strategic direction for the practice.
Since this transition, the practice has achieved a Good CQC rating and has seen consistently excellent patient feedback, reflecting the professionalism, commitment, and culture of the current clinical team.
(see attached Salaried GP Opportunity Document for more information)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Role
You will provide high-quality General Medical Services in accordance with GMC standards, delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities include:
- Routine and urgent clinical consultations, delivered within safely structured clinics
- 15-minute standard appointment times, supporting safe clinical decision-making and continuity of care
- Telephone and digital consultations, appropriately allocated within the session structure
- Reviewing results and clinical correspondence with protected administrative time
- Prescribing safely in accordance with national and local guidance
- Contributing to practice clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement activity
- Supporting trainees and contributing to the practices established training environment
Sessions are designed to be safe, sustainable, and professionally rewarding, with:
- 15-minute appointments as standard
- Protected administrative time within each session
- Manageable workload supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team
- Appropriate clinical support from GP Partners and senior clinicians
You will be employed under a BMA-aligned salaried GP contract, with terms and conditions no less favourable than the BMA model contract, including:
- Competitive sessional rate, reflecting experience and professional standards
- Paid CPD leave and protected CPD time
- Paid study leave in line with professional requirements
- NHS Pension scheme
- Structured clinical support and ongoing professional development
We are committed to supporting both newly qualified and experienced GPs to develop professionally, including opportunities in:
- Minor surgery
- Extended access clinics (optional participation)
- Teaching and supervision
- Development of specialist clinical interests
- Leadership and service development
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Role
You will provide high-quality General Medical Services in accordance with GMC standards, delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities include:
- Routine and urgent clinical consultations, delivered within safely structured clinics
- 15-minute standard appointment times, supporting safe clinical decision-making and continuity of care
- Telephone and digital consultations, appropriately allocated within the session structure
- Reviewing results and clinical correspondence with protected administrative time
- Prescribing safely in accordance with national and local guidance
- Contributing to practice clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement activity
- Supporting trainees and contributing to the practices established training environment
Sessions are designed to be safe, sustainable, and professionally rewarding, with:
- 15-minute appointments as standard
- Protected administrative time within each session
- Manageable workload supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team
- Appropriate clinical support from GP Partners and senior clinicians
You will be employed under a BMA-aligned salaried GP contract, with terms and conditions no less favourable than the BMA model contract, including:
- Competitive sessional rate, reflecting experience and professional standards
- Paid CPD leave and protected CPD time
- Paid study leave in line with professional requirements
- NHS Pension scheme
- Structured clinical support and ongoing professional development
We are committed to supporting both newly qualified and experienced GPs to develop professionally, including opportunities in:
- Minor surgery
- Extended access clinics (optional participation)
- Teaching and supervision
- Development of specialist clinical interests
- Leadership and service development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Who we are looking for
- We are seeking a GP who:
- Is fully GMC registered and on the GP Register - or due to qualify
- Demonstrates strong clinical judgement and professionalism
- Is a committed and reliable team member
- Values continuity of care and patient relationships
- Is resilient, organised, and able to work effectively within a modern NHS practice
- Wants to contribute positively to practice development and improvement
- Takes pride in delivering high-quality patient care
- Is supportive of colleagues and contributes positively to team culture
- We are seeking a GP who takes pride in their work, values being part of a team, and wants to contribute positively to the ongoing development of the practice. This role will suit a GP who is professional, reliable, and committed to delivering high standards of patient care within a supportive but accountable team environment
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Who we are looking for
- We are seeking a GP who:
- Is fully GMC registered and on the GP Register - or due to qualify
- Demonstrates strong clinical judgement and professionalism
- Is a committed and reliable team member
- Values continuity of care and patient relationships
- Is resilient, organised, and able to work effectively within a modern NHS practice
- Wants to contribute positively to practice development and improvement
- Takes pride in delivering high-quality patient care
- Is supportive of colleagues and contributes positively to team culture
- We are seeking a GP who takes pride in their work, values being part of a team, and wants to contribute positively to the ongoing development of the practice. This role will suit a GP who is professional, reliable, and committed to delivering high standards of patient care within a supportive but accountable team environment
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
