Kirkham Health Centre

GP Partner

The closing date is 31 August 2026

Job summary

Due to the retirement of one of our Partners, Kirkham Health Centre has an exciting opportunity for a new GP Partner to join our friendly, profitable and well-respected Practice. We are keen to find the right person to further enhance our GP team. The ideal candidate will be someone who leads by example with sound clinical judgement, a forward thinking and dynamic approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient- focused services.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a GP Partner to work between 6-8 clinical sessions per week. Working days and surgery times are flexible by negotiation.

We offer 6 weeks annual leave and one week study leave pro rata. We have no out of hours or weekend working.

Newly qualified GPs welcome to apply.

About us

Kirkham Health Centre is a well-established, patient centred GP surgery situated in the market town of Kirkham within the Fylde Coast area. We have a patient population of 9,800 patients, covering a mixed urban and rural area.

We own our own building and have an extensive primary care team comprising of 4 GP Partners, 2 salaried GPs, 3 ANPs, 1 Paramedic, 4 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA, 1 Trainee Nursing Associate, Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy technician, Social Prescriber, Mental Health Practitioner and a supportive Administration and Reception team.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and welcoming practice who are committed to delivering high quality care to our patients. Our triage system coordinated by our Advanced Nurse Practitioner team allows for excellent access to services. We are active members of our local Primary Care Network, perform well in QOF and are rated "Good" by the CQC.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the outlined closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5252-26-0000

Job locations

Moor Street

Kirkham

Preston

Lancashire

PR4 2JN


Job description

Job responsibilities

As well as assisting with the running of the business, you would be expected to undertake all the clinical duties associated with a GP working in Primary Care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As well as assisting with the running of the business, you would be expected to undertake all the clinical duties associated with a GP working in Primary Care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a Primary Care environment
  • Experience of QOF, Quality Contracts and clinical audit
  • Experience of PCN initiatives

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical Degree recognised by the GMC
  • CCT for General Practice
  • GMC fully registered
  • Currently on Performers list
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a Primary Care environment
  • Experience of QOF, Quality Contracts and clinical audit
  • Experience of PCN initiatives

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical Degree recognised by the GMC
  • CCT for General Practice
  • GMC fully registered
  • Currently on Performers list
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Kirkham Health Centre

Address

Moor Street

Kirkham

Preston

Lancashire

PR4 2JN


Employer's website

https://www.kirkhamhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kirkham Health Centre

Address

Moor Street

Kirkham

Preston

Lancashire

PR4 2JN


Employer's website

https://www.kirkhamhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Zoe Statham

z.statham@nhs.net

01772683420

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5252-26-0000

Job locations

Moor Street

Kirkham

Preston

Lancashire

PR4 2JN


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