ARRS Salaried GP

Job responsibilities

Job Title

ARRS Salaried General Practitioner

Location

Urmston Group Practice

Contract

Fixed-term contract funded through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

Hours

3 sessions per week (12.5 hours), worked over 2 days in accordance with the practice rota.

Salary

£30,900 per annum (pro rata).

Accountable To

The GP Partners, Urmston Group Practice.

Job Summary

The postholder will work as part of the clinical team at Urmston Group Practice to provide high-quality primary care services to the practice population of approximately 13,000 patients.

The GP will deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care through consultations, clinical decision making, prescribing, and appropriate referrals. The role involves working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, including GPs, nurses, ANPs and allied healthcare professionals.

This post is funded through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) and is intended to support recently qualified GPs as part of the Primary Care Network workforce development programme.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of primary medical services in accordance with NHS regulations, GMC guidance and practice policies.

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face, telephone and/or digital consultations for patients presenting with a range of acute, chronic and preventative healthcare needs.

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated illness.

• Prescribe medications in accordance with current clinical guidelines and local prescribing policies.

• Review test results and initiate appropriate follow-up care.

• Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services.

• Undertake home visits where clinically necessary.

• Promote health education, prevention and self-care where appropriate.

• Maintain accurate, clear and contemporaneous patient records in line with practice policies and medico-legal requirements.

Patient Care

• Deliver high-quality, safe and evidence-based clinical care.

• Manage both acute presentations and long-term conditions as appropriate.

• Ensure appropriate continuity of care for patients.

• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and follow safeguarding procedures where required.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete associated clinical administration in a timely manner, including:

  • Reviewing hospital correspondence

  • Managing laboratory results

  • Completing referrals

  • Responding to patient queries

• Ensure accurate coding and documentation within the clinical system.

• Maintain up-to-date patient records in line with NHS standards.

Multidisciplinary Team Working

• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team including:

  • GP Partners and Salaried GPs

  • Advanced Nurse Practitioners

  • Practice Nurses

  • Nursing Associate

  • GP Assistant

  • Administrative and reception staff

• Support the development of integrated patient care pathways with PCN colleagues and community services.

Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement

• Participate in practice meetings and clinical governance activities.

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the practice.

• Participate in audits, service development and patient safety initiatives where appropriate.

• Comply with all relevant practice policies and procedures.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and inclusion on the NHS Performers List.

• Work within the GMCs Good Medical Practice guidelines.

• Maintain professional competence and participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

• Participate in appraisal and revalidation processes.

Education and Training

• Participate in mandatory training as required by the practice.

• Engage in CPD activities and educational meetings.

• Contribute to the learning environment within the practice where appropriate.

The role includes protected CPD time of one week per year (pro rata).

Practice Meetings

The postholder will be expected to attend and contribute to practice meetings, including those relating to clinical governance and service development.

Where meetings take place outside normal working hours, reasonable notice will be given and appropriate remuneration will be provided in line with practice policy.

Other Responsibilities

• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the practice and patient population.

• Comply with health and safety, safeguarding, confidentiality and information governance policies.

• Undertake any other reasonable duties associated with the role of a salaried GP within primary care.

About Urmston Group Practice

Urmston Group Practice is a well-established practice serving approximately 13,000 patients.

Our clinical team includes:

• 4 GP Partners

• 6 Salaried GPs

• 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners

• 3 Practice Nurses

• 1 Nursing Associate

• 1 GP Assistant

We are supported by an experienced administrative and reception team and are committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care within a supportive working environment.

The practice works closely with the wider Primary Care Network (PCN) and local healthcare providers to deliver integrated patient care.

ARRS Eligibility

This post is funded through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).

Applicants must meet the current ARRS eligibility criteria, which includes:

• Having obtained their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) within the previous two years, and

• Not having previously held a substantive GP post.

Additional Information

The post is subject to satisfactory DBS clearance and employment checks.

Medical indemnity for NHS work is covered through the Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice (CNSGP).

The postholder must maintain appropriate professional registration and indemnity arrangements for any work outside the scope of CNSGP.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Included on the NHS Performers List.
• Evidence of completion of GP Specialty Training (CCT) or due to obtain CCT prior to commencing the post.

Desirable

• Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary care.
• Evidence of further training or professional development in primary care.

Experience

Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical guidelines and best practice in primary care.
• Experience managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Ability to manage patients with complex needs within primary care.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children.

Desirable

• Experience working in UK general practice.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary primary care team.
• Experience contributing to clinical audit or quality improvement activities.

Essential criteria

Essential

• Clinical Knowledge and Experience
• Essential
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical guidelines and best practice in primary care.
• Experience managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Ability to manage patients with complex needs within primary care.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children.
• Desirable
• Experience working in UK general practice.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary primary care team.
• Experience contributing to clinical audit or quality improvement activities.
• Skills and Abilities
• Essential
• Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate clinical records.
• Desirable
• Experience using primary care clinical systems.
• Interest in developing specialist clinical areas.
• Professional Attributes
• Essential
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient-centred care.
• Ability to work flexibly within the needs of the practice.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Understanding of clinical governance and patient safety.
• Desirable
• Interest in service development within primary care.
• Personal Qualities
• Essential
• Professional, reliable and approachable.
• Strong team-working ethos.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of care.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Other Requirements
• Essential
• Willingness to participate in practice meetings, training and clinical governance activities.
• Compliance with all practice policies including safeguarding, confidentiality and information governance.
• Satisfactory DBS check and employment checks.

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).