Job summary
Join our friendly, high-achieving team at Silverdale Medical Practice, Pendlebury, as a 7-session ARRS Salaried GP (Monday, Wednesday morning, Thursday & Friday). This exciting role offers a competitive salary of £72,765.19 within a well-established, forward-thinking practice that is part of Swinton Primary Care Network.
Youll provide high-quality, patient-centred care across routine and same-day demand, supported by an exceptional multidisciplinary team including Advanced Paramedic Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, and a strong nursing and management team.
We are an innovative, digitally-enabled 12,700-patient GMS practice using EMIS Web, Docman and Ardens triage, consistently achieving high QOF and Salford Standards results. Youll have protected study leave (3 days per year) and, paid GMC/MDU fees, seven weeks annual leave, and opportunities to develop special interests and leadership roles within the PCN.
Our practice has a strong reputation for staff wellbeing, excellent retention, and a collaborative culture where every team member is valued. Based in the heart of Salford, were ideally placed for Manchester, Bolton and the Trafford Centre with great transport links.
If youre an enthusiastic GP looking to work in a supportive, progressive environment where your ideas matter wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As an ARRS Salaried GP at Silverdale Medical Practice, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based primary care to our 12,700 patients, working within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Youll deliver routine and same-day consultations across face-to-face, telephone and online platforms, managing acute, chronic and complex presentations while maintaining continuity of care. You will visit housebound patients to assess their needs.
Youll take responsibility for the holistic assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients, supported by Advanced Paramedic Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists and a strong nursing and management team. The role includes results handling, repeat prescribing, and participation in duty doctor sessions as part of the clinical rota.
You will contribute to long-term condition management, proactive care, and population health initiatives in partnership with Swinton Primary Care Network, helping to reduce health inequalities and improve patient outcomes.
Opportunities for professional development, and engagement with quality improvement, clinical governance and teaching. Youll be encouraged to shape service delivery, develop special interests, and take part in network-wide projects that enhance patient access and experience.
About us
Silverdale Medical Practice is a progressive, welcoming, and well-organised GP surgery located in Pendlebury, Salford, caring for a stable population of around 12,700 patients. We are proud to be part of the Swinton Primary Care Network, working collaboratively with local practices to improve access, patient experience and health outcomes across our community.
Our team combines experience with innovation four dedicated Partners, four Salaried GPs, an excellent nursing and pharmacy team, and a strong group of Advanced Paramedic and Nurse Practitioners, all supported by a highly capable management and administrative workforce. We have created a practice culture built on teamwork, trust, and respect, where everyones contribution is valued and ideas for improvement are encouraged.
We take pride in delivering high-quality, compassionate and evidence-based care, achieving consistently strong QOF and Salford Standards results. Staff wellbeing and development are key priorities, with protected study leave, paid professional fees, and opportunities to develop clinical interests or leadership roles.
Working at Silverdale means joining a supportive, forward-thinking environment where innovation, quality and kindness go hand in hand. We are proud of our reputation as a great place to work a team that looks after each other as well as our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description ARRS Salaried GP
Job Title: ARRS Salaried GP
Hours 25 per week.
Contract Type: Permanent ARRS funded
Accountable to Practice Partners and Swinton Primary Care Network Board
Job Purpose
The ARRS Salaried GP will provide safe high quality clinical care to the patients of Silverdale Medical Practice. The postholder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering patient centred holistic care contributing to population health improvement, quality initiatives and network level projects under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme. This role is ideal for a motivated GP seeking a supportive innovative environment with opportunities for development and career progression.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide high quality clinical care to registered patients including diagnosis management and treatment of acute and long term conditions.
Undertake telephone, online and face to face consultations.
Undertake in rotation with other salaried GPs clinical triage using Accurx.
Support continuity of care through proactive case management and collaborative MDT working.
Manage results, referrals, repeat prescribing and workflow efficiently. Provide clinical leadership and mentoring to allied health professionals such as pharmacists APPs and ANPs.
Participate in duty doctor and on the day care systems as part of the practice rota.
Adhere to evidence based guidelines and local care pathways.
Maintain accurate clinical records using EMIS Web and associated systems.
PCN and ARRS Responsibilities
Deliver services that align with Primary Care Network Directed Enhanced Service priorities. Support population health and quality improvement initiatives such as CVD Prevention QOF and LTC Management.
Participate in ARRS role evaluation supervision and outcome reporting.
Contribute to network wide projects improving access digital triage and proactive care. Work collaboratively with other PCN practices attending relevant meetings and shared MDTs.
Professional Development
Undertake three protected study leave sessions per year for CPD and training. Salford currently have a afternoon session per week for professional development on alternate Wednesday and Thursdays.
Participate in annual appraisal and revalidation.
Maintain Level 3 Safeguarding training for children and adults.
Contribute to audits clinical governance and continuous improvement.
Engage with quality and safety reviews significant events and learning activities.
Team and Practice Development
Take an active role in practice and PCN meetings contributing ideas for improvement.
Support innovation in digital and integrated care delivery.
Promote a culture of learning collaboration and wellbeing within the team.
Scope of Role
The postholder will work under the GMS contract within a team including partners salaried GPs ANPs pharmacists paramedics nurses and HCAs. They will contribute to the wider objectives of Silverdale Medical Practice in the community of Clifton Swinton and Pendlebury.
Key Relationships
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Practice Partners and Management Team
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Swinton PCN Clinical Director and PCN Manager
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ARRS colleagues such as Pharmacists APPs Mental Health Practitioners and Health Coaches
-
Community services secondary care clinicians and social care providers
-
ICB representatives and public health teams
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description ARRS Salaried GP
Job Title: ARRS Salaried GP
Hours 25 per week.
Contract Type: Permanent ARRS funded
Accountable to Practice Partners and Swinton Primary Care Network Board
Job Purpose
The ARRS Salaried GP will provide safe high quality clinical care to the patients of Silverdale Medical Practice. The postholder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering patient centred holistic care contributing to population health improvement, quality initiatives and network level projects under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme. This role is ideal for a motivated GP seeking a supportive innovative environment with opportunities for development and career progression.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide high quality clinical care to registered patients including diagnosis management and treatment of acute and long term conditions.
Undertake telephone, online and face to face consultations.
Undertake in rotation with other salaried GPs clinical triage using Accurx.
Support continuity of care through proactive case management and collaborative MDT working.
Manage results, referrals, repeat prescribing and workflow efficiently. Provide clinical leadership and mentoring to allied health professionals such as pharmacists APPs and ANPs.
Participate in duty doctor and on the day care systems as part of the practice rota.
Adhere to evidence based guidelines and local care pathways.
Maintain accurate clinical records using EMIS Web and associated systems.
PCN and ARRS Responsibilities
Deliver services that align with Primary Care Network Directed Enhanced Service priorities. Support population health and quality improvement initiatives such as CVD Prevention QOF and LTC Management.
Participate in ARRS role evaluation supervision and outcome reporting.
Contribute to network wide projects improving access digital triage and proactive care. Work collaboratively with other PCN practices attending relevant meetings and shared MDTs.
Professional Development
Undertake three protected study leave sessions per year for CPD and training. Salford currently have a afternoon session per week for professional development on alternate Wednesday and Thursdays.
Participate in annual appraisal and revalidation.
Maintain Level 3 Safeguarding training for children and adults.
Contribute to audits clinical governance and continuous improvement.
Engage with quality and safety reviews significant events and learning activities.
Team and Practice Development
Take an active role in practice and PCN meetings contributing ideas for improvement.
Support innovation in digital and integrated care delivery.
Promote a culture of learning collaboration and wellbeing within the team.
Scope of Role
The postholder will work under the GMS contract within a team including partners salaried GPs ANPs pharmacists paramedics nurses and HCAs. They will contribute to the wider objectives of Silverdale Medical Practice in the community of Clifton Swinton and Pendlebury.
Key Relationships
-
Practice Partners and Management Team
-
Swinton PCN Clinical Director and PCN Manager
-
ARRS colleagues such as Pharmacists APPs Mental Health Practitioners and Health Coaches
-
Community services secondary care clinicians and social care providers
-
ICB representatives and public health teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications & Registration
- MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
- Currently fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Inclusion on the National Performers List (England) or eligible for inclusion,
- GMC Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice
- Recently qualified GP within 2 years of the date of CCT (GMC certificate of completion of training).
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Indemnity cover appropriate for the role.
- Experience
- Experience of working in General Practice during training or post-CCT.
- Understanding of current primary care challenges and NHS priorities.
- Experience in managing patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions.
- Experience in multidisciplinary and/or primary care network (PCN) settings.
- Knowledge & Skills
- Strong clinical and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Competent IT skills including use of electronic medical records systems (e.g. EMIS, AccuRx).
- Understanding of safeguarding principles for both adults and children.
- Knowledge of QOF, enhanced services, and local practice/PCN initiatives.
- Personal Qualities
- Compassionate, patient-centred, and resilient.
- Committed to teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Willingness to engage in supervision, peer support, and learning.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to changing service needs.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Other Requirements
- Right to work in the UK.
- Enhanced DBS clearance (consent to obtain).
- Commitment to PCN-wide development and participation in local initiatives.
Desirable
- Qualifications & Training
- Leadership or quality improvement training (e.g. NHS Leadership Academy, QI Fellowship).
- Evidence of additional training in digital or remote consultation tools.
- Experience
- Previous employment or placement experience in a General Practice or PCN multidisciplinary environment.
- Previous experience of working in Salford would be an advantage.
- Experience working within ARRS-funded roles or collaborative PCN projects.
- Experience of involvement in service development or quality improvement initiatives.
- Experience in the management of long-term conditions and preventative healthcare.
- Experience of providing care across diverse or deprived populations.
- Knowledge & Skills
- Awareness of population health management approaches.
- Ability to contribute to the development of local care pathways.
- Skilled in digital triage systems, clinical coding, and data quality improvement.
- Personal Attributes
- Proactive and innovative mindset.
- Interest in professional development .
- Commitment to contributing to teaching, audit, and clinical governance.
- Desire to develop a specialist interest aligned with practice priorities (e.g. frailty, CVD prevention, mental health).
- Enthusiasm for working collaboratively with allied health professionals (e.g. pharmacists, paramedics, PAs, first contact physios, social prescribers).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications & Registration
- MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
- Currently fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Inclusion on the National Performers List (England) or eligible for inclusion,
- GMC Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice
- Recently qualified GP within 2 years of the date of CCT (GMC certificate of completion of training).
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Indemnity cover appropriate for the role.
- Experience
- Experience of working in General Practice during training or post-CCT.
- Understanding of current primary care challenges and NHS priorities.
- Experience in managing patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions.
- Experience in multidisciplinary and/or primary care network (PCN) settings.
- Knowledge & Skills
- Strong clinical and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Competent IT skills including use of electronic medical records systems (e.g. EMIS, AccuRx).
- Understanding of safeguarding principles for both adults and children.
- Knowledge of QOF, enhanced services, and local practice/PCN initiatives.
- Personal Qualities
- Compassionate, patient-centred, and resilient.
- Committed to teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Willingness to engage in supervision, peer support, and learning.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to changing service needs.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Other Requirements
- Right to work in the UK.
- Enhanced DBS clearance (consent to obtain).
- Commitment to PCN-wide development and participation in local initiatives.
Desirable
- Qualifications & Training
- Leadership or quality improvement training (e.g. NHS Leadership Academy, QI Fellowship).
- Evidence of additional training in digital or remote consultation tools.
- Experience
- Previous employment or placement experience in a General Practice or PCN multidisciplinary environment.
- Previous experience of working in Salford would be an advantage.
- Experience working within ARRS-funded roles or collaborative PCN projects.
- Experience of involvement in service development or quality improvement initiatives.
- Experience in the management of long-term conditions and preventative healthcare.
- Experience of providing care across diverse or deprived populations.
- Knowledge & Skills
- Awareness of population health management approaches.
- Ability to contribute to the development of local care pathways.
- Skilled in digital triage systems, clinical coding, and data quality improvement.
- Personal Attributes
- Proactive and innovative mindset.
- Interest in professional development .
- Commitment to contributing to teaching, audit, and clinical governance.
- Desire to develop a specialist interest aligned with practice priorities (e.g. frailty, CVD prevention, mental health).
- Enthusiasm for working collaboratively with allied health professionals (e.g. pharmacists, paramedics, PAs, first contact physios, social prescribers).
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).
