Job summary
A Unique Opportunity to Join a Forward-Thinking Practice at the Heart of Ashton PCN
We are seeking a newly qualified or early-career GP to join Ashton Medical Group, working 4-6 sessions per week as part of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) within Ashton Primary Care Network.
This role is based exclusively at Ashton Medical Group a progressive, research-active practice with a diverse patient population, a strong multi-disciplinary team, and a well-established same-day access model.
Youll be supported by an experienced team and empowered to develop as a confident, independent GP, contributing to both same-day care and wider PCN initiatives.
What We Offer
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Tailored Clinical Support: A named GP supervisor and Clinical Lead mentor to support your development and transition from training.
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Team-Based Care: Work closely with in-house specialists including mental health, paediatrics, and MSK practitioners.
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Ongoing Education: Weekly clinical meetings, monthly QI sessions, and regular protected learning time.
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Research Engagement: Opportunities to participate in NIHR-approved studies and explore clinical research interests.
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Work-Life Balance: 4-6 sessions per week with flexibility to fit your personal and professional needs.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
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Provide same-day care including face-to-face and telephone consultations, clinical triage, and home visits where needed.
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Assess, diagnose, and manage undifferentiated presentations and chronic conditions.
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Contribute to high-quality documentation, prescribing, referrals, and QOF achievement.
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Collaborate with PCN colleagues, including ARRS roles, to deliver integrated care.
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Participate in audit, service improvement, and PCN-level development projects.
About us
About Ashton Medical Group & Ashton PCN
Ashton Medical Group is a dynamic, patient-centred practice serving over 17,000 patients in Ashton-under-Lyne. We are a core member of Ashton Primary Care Network, working closely with neighbouring practices to deliver innovative, integrated care. Our in-house team includes advanced clinical practitioners, first contact specialists, and a dedicated research unit.
We are passionate about developing our clinicians and fostering a supportive, collaborative environment for new GPs to thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
We are seeking a newly qualified or early-career GP to join Ashton Medical Group under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), as part of Ashton Primary Care Network. This is a salaried post for 4-6 sessions per week, with a focus on supporting same-day care and urgent clinical demand within the practice.
You will be based exclusively at Ashton Medical Group, working with a supportive multidisciplinary team that includes advanced nurse practitioners, first contact specialists, and in-house mental health, paediatric, and MSK expertise. The post offers tailored mentorship, regular clinical supervision, and opportunities to participate in research and quality improvement work.
Main Duties of the Job
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Manage same-day and urgent care presentations through face-to-face and telephone consultations.
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Undertake clinical triage and safely manage undifferentiated presentations.
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Provide high-quality, evidence-based care and maintain clear, contemporaneous clinical records.
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Prescribe medication in line with national and local formulary guidance.
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Participate in the review and management of long-term conditions in line with QOF and practice protocols.
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Refer patients to internal PCN roles or secondary care as clinically appropriate.
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Contribute to the review and processing of test results, reports, documents, and correspondence.
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Undertake home visits as required (on a fair-share basis).
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Engage in clinical meetings, protected learning sessions, and practice QI projects.
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Support and contribute to PCN-wide initiatives and integrated care developments.
About Ashton Medical Group & Ashton PCNAshton Medical Group is a dynamic, research-active GP practice based in central Ashton-under-Lyne, serving a population of over 17,000 patients. We are a core member of Ashton Primary Care Network and offer a strong clinical team model including:
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Same-day access triage service
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In-house specialists: mental health practitioner, paediatric ANP, MSK specialist
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Dedicated research team delivering NIHR portfolio studies
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Teaching practice for medical students, GP trainees, and ACPs
We are committed to clinical development, continuous improvement, and creating a welcoming environment for new GPs to thrive.
Support and Development
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Named GP clinical supervisor and dedicated mentor
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Weekly clinical meetings and peer learning
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Monthly quality improvement and audit meetings
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Access to PCN training resources and leadership development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
We are seeking a newly qualified or early-career GP to join Ashton Medical Group under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), as part of Ashton Primary Care Network. This is a salaried post for 4-6 sessions per week, with a focus on supporting same-day care and urgent clinical demand within the practice.
You will be based exclusively at Ashton Medical Group, working with a supportive multidisciplinary team that includes advanced nurse practitioners, first contact specialists, and in-house mental health, paediatric, and MSK expertise. The post offers tailored mentorship, regular clinical supervision, and opportunities to participate in research and quality improvement work.
Main Duties of the Job
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Manage same-day and urgent care presentations through face-to-face and telephone consultations.
-
Undertake clinical triage and safely manage undifferentiated presentations.
-
Provide high-quality, evidence-based care and maintain clear, contemporaneous clinical records.
-
Prescribe medication in line with national and local formulary guidance.
-
Participate in the review and management of long-term conditions in line with QOF and practice protocols.
-
Refer patients to internal PCN roles or secondary care as clinically appropriate.
-
Contribute to the review and processing of test results, reports, documents, and correspondence.
-
Undertake home visits as required (on a fair-share basis).
-
Engage in clinical meetings, protected learning sessions, and practice QI projects.
-
Support and contribute to PCN-wide initiatives and integrated care developments.
About Ashton Medical Group & Ashton PCNAshton Medical Group is a dynamic, research-active GP practice based in central Ashton-under-Lyne, serving a population of over 17,000 patients. We are a core member of Ashton Primary Care Network and offer a strong clinical team model including:
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Same-day access triage service
-
In-house specialists: mental health practitioner, paediatric ANP, MSK specialist
-
Dedicated research team delivering NIHR portfolio studies
-
Teaching practice for medical students, GP trainees, and ACPs
We are committed to clinical development, continuous improvement, and creating a welcoming environment for new GPs to thrive.
Support and Development
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Named GP clinical supervisor and dedicated mentor
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Weekly clinical meetings and peer learning
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Monthly quality improvement and audit meetings
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Access to PCN training resources and leadership development opportunities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCGP
- GP CCT (obtained from October 2022 onwards)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care or general practice setting (as trainee or qualified GP)
- Familiarity with QOF and clinical audit
- Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development
Desirable
- Previous involvement in integrated care or PCN-level initiatives
- Experience with research, QI, or education
- Interest in medicines optimisation or population health
- Ability to manage acute and undifferentiated presentations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Team player with a collaborative and flexible approach
- Organised, reliable, and able to manage workload independently
- Commitment to high standards of patient care and safety
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCGP
- GP CCT (obtained from October 2022 onwards)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care or general practice setting (as trainee or qualified GP)
- Familiarity with QOF and clinical audit
- Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development
Desirable
- Previous involvement in integrated care or PCN-level initiatives
- Experience with research, QI, or education
- Interest in medicines optimisation or population health
- Ability to manage acute and undifferentiated presentations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Team player with a collaborative and flexible approach
- Organised, reliable, and able to manage workload independently
- Commitment to high standards of patient care and safety
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).
