Job summary
Job Summary Old Swan Health Centre Group Practice is
seeking an experienced and dynamic Salaried GP to join our busy yet welcoming
team. We provide care to a diverse population of approximately 9,200 patients
and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred services.
We are looking for a dedicated GP to undertake 7 clinical
sessions per week, working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to
support and shape the ongoing development of the practice. This is an exciting
opportunity for a motivated clinician to contribute to a forward-thinking and
supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
- Clinical Care Delivery
- Conduct routine clinical sessions
- Provide face-to-face and telephone consultations
- Carry out home visits as needed
- Participate in telephone triage, on-call, and enhanced rotas
- Communication & Collaboration
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Contribute to a supportive and forward-thinking practice environment
- Independent Practice
- Deliver medical services independently to the practice population
- Ensure full compliance with the General Medical Services (GMS) contract
About us
We are a GMS practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred
care to our community. Our team includes
5 partners, 3 salaried GPs, ANP, 2 Practice Nurses, HCA, Physiotherapist,
Practice Manager, IT and Data Quality Manager, Reception Manager, Secretary and
a team of Receptionist/Care Navigators and Administrative Staff. We are also a training practice and have 3
Registrars and F2 doctor.
We pride ourselves on being one big work family. Our ethos
is rooted in mutual support, open communication, and shared goals. Every team
member plays a vital role in creating a positive, inclusive, and
forward-thinking environment where both staff and patients thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
The post-holder will manage a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, delivering high standards of care to both registered and temporary patients.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Conduct surgery consultations, telephone consultations, home visits, and telephone triage.
- Review and sign repeat prescriptions, pathology results, and clinical correspondence.
- Make autonomous decisions for self-referred and referred patients.
- Assess undiagnosed health concerns and screen for disease risk factors.
- Develop care plans in line with Practice protocols.
- Provide counselling, health education, and lifestyle advice.
- Admit/discharge patients and refer to external care providers.
- Maintain clear, contemporaneous consultation notes.
- Review and act upon pathology and radiology results.
- Review and act on hospital letter, documents etc when required
- Collect data for audits and issue computer-generated prescriptions.
- Prescribe in accordance with the Practice formulary.
Organisational Responsibilities
- Comply with Practice policies (e.g., prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health & safety).
- Commit to continuous learning and evidence-based practice.
- Participate in audits and contribute to clinical standards.
- Support development of electronic patient records.
- Attend relevant training and events.
Service Implementation
- Apply and uphold Practice policies and standards.
- Collaborate with team members to implement guidelines.
- Participate in audits and quality improvement.
- Work closely with internal and external providers (e.g., care homes, district nurses, hospital teams).
GP Workload Contributions
- Participate in On-Call and Enhanced Access surgeries on a rota basis.
- Undertake telephone triage as needed.
- Share paperwork and administrative duties proportionally.
- Manage routine surgery allocations and contribute to overall Practice responsibilities.
Confidentiality
- Respect patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
- Handle sensitive information with discretion and in line with Practice policies.
- Share confidential data only with authorised personnel and in accordance with data protection regulations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
The post-holder will manage a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, delivering high standards of care to both registered and temporary patients.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Conduct surgery consultations, telephone consultations, home visits, and telephone triage.
- Review and sign repeat prescriptions, pathology results, and clinical correspondence.
- Make autonomous decisions for self-referred and referred patients.
- Assess undiagnosed health concerns and screen for disease risk factors.
- Develop care plans in line with Practice protocols.
- Provide counselling, health education, and lifestyle advice.
- Admit/discharge patients and refer to external care providers.
- Maintain clear, contemporaneous consultation notes.
- Review and act upon pathology and radiology results.
- Review and act on hospital letter, documents etc when required
- Collect data for audits and issue computer-generated prescriptions.
- Prescribe in accordance with the Practice formulary.
Organisational Responsibilities
- Comply with Practice policies (e.g., prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health & safety).
- Commit to continuous learning and evidence-based practice.
- Participate in audits and contribute to clinical standards.
- Support development of electronic patient records.
- Attend relevant training and events.
Service Implementation
- Apply and uphold Practice policies and standards.
- Collaborate with team members to implement guidelines.
- Participate in audits and quality improvement.
- Work closely with internal and external providers (e.g., care homes, district nurses, hospital teams).
GP Workload Contributions
- Participate in On-Call and Enhanced Access surgeries on a rota basis.
- Undertake telephone triage as needed.
- Share paperwork and administrative duties proportionally.
- Manage routine surgery allocations and contribute to overall Practice responsibilities.
Confidentiality
- Respect patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
- Handle sensitive information with discretion and in line with Practice policies.
- Share confidential data only with authorised personnel and in accordance with data protection regulations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Inclusion on the Performers Register
- Full valid UK Driving License
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Inclusion on the Performers Register
- Full valid UK Driving License
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).
