Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team for 6 sessions per week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday). This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a well-established, forward-thinking practice with a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient-centred care. The successful candidate will work closely with our cohesive multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality primary care and helping us maintain our reputation for excellence within the community. We value collaboration, innovation, and wellbeing, and offer a welcoming environment where professional development is encouraged. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a practice that truly values its people, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Provide telephone and face-to-face consultations across a broad range of clinical presentations.Triage digital health forms and online consultation requests (currently using PATCHS)Manage urgent same-day demand, including participation in the triage/on-call rota.Undertake home visits when clinically indicated (a full driving licence is required).Deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based care in line with practice policies and clinical guidelines.Prescribe medications, request and interpret investigations, and manage referrals appropriately.Handle clinical administrative tasks such as reviewing lab results, Docman correspondence, and other clinician-appropriate duties.
Contribute to the achievement of QOF targets, enhanced services, and ongoing practice development initiatives.
About us
Eastham Group Practice is a PMS contract-holding medical practice in Brombough and the Eastham area of Wirral. The Practice has been established in the local area since the 1940's, and currently serves approximately 11,200 patients.
We have seven GP partners, three Advanced Clinical Practitioners, and one salaried GP. Our clinical staff also includes two Practice Nurses, two Nurse Associates, two Health Care Assistants, and a Physiotherapist for joint injection support.
Eastham Group Practice is a training practice, hosting GP registrars, medical students, and student nurses on training placements.
We are a part of Healthier South Wirral PCN. Together, we serve a diverse community across South Wirral, delivering proactive, personalised, and integrated care. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, mental health practitioners, social prescribers, and more, working in partnership with community, mental health, social care, and voluntary services.
We are committed to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be available to undertake a variety of clinical duties in line with the practice timetable, including total clinical triage, face-to-face and telephone consultations, home visits, repeat prescription management, and handling clinical queries and correspondence in a timely manner. They will make autonomous, professional decisions regarding patient care, whether self-referred or referred by other healthcare professionals, and assess undifferentiated and undiagnosed health concerns. Responsibilities also include screening for disease risk factors, developing care plans in line with current protocols, providing health education and counselling, and referring or discharging patients as appropriate. The GP will maintain clear and contemporaneous clinical records, contribute to audits, and manage prescriptions in accordance with the practice formulary. Overall, the post-holder is expected to carry out the full range of duties associated with a GP working in primary care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be available to undertake a variety of clinical duties in line with the practice timetable, including total clinical triage, face-to-face and telephone consultations, home visits, repeat prescription management, and handling clinical queries and correspondence in a timely manner. They will make autonomous, professional decisions regarding patient care, whether self-referred or referred by other healthcare professionals, and assess undifferentiated and undiagnosed health concerns. Responsibilities also include screening for disease risk factors, developing care plans in line with current protocols, providing health education and counselling, and referring or discharging patients as appropriate. The GP will maintain clear and contemporaneous clinical records, contribute to audits, and manage prescriptions in accordance with the practice formulary. Overall, the post-holder is expected to carry out the full range of duties associated with a GP working in primary care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration with a valid licence to practise.
- Inclusion on the NHS Performers List.
- Experience in on-call/duty doctor surgeries, with the ability to manage urgent same-day demand.
- Strong working knowledge of EMIS and Docman clinical systems.
- Excellent communication skills, with a clear, empathetic, and professional patient manner.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car, for conducting home visits when clinically necessary.
- Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to undergo one prior to appointment).
Desirable
- Previous experience in triage and digital consultation systems.
- Familiarity with online consultation platforms such as PATCHS.
- Experience contributing to QOF, enhanced services, and practice development.
- Interest in teaching, training, or mentoring within a clinical setting.
- Additional clinical skills or special interests that complement the practice team.
- Awareness of current NHS initiatives and a proactive approach to service improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration with a valid licence to practise.
- Inclusion on the NHS Performers List.
- Experience in on-call/duty doctor surgeries, with the ability to manage urgent same-day demand.
- Strong working knowledge of EMIS and Docman clinical systems.
- Excellent communication skills, with a clear, empathetic, and professional patient manner.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car, for conducting home visits when clinically necessary.
- Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to undergo one prior to appointment).
Desirable
- Previous experience in triage and digital consultation systems.
- Familiarity with online consultation platforms such as PATCHS.
- Experience contributing to QOF, enhanced services, and practice development.
- Interest in teaching, training, or mentoring within a clinical setting.
- Additional clinical skills or special interests that complement the practice team.
- Awareness of current NHS initiatives and a proactive approach to service improvement.
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).
