Salaried GP

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Salaried GP to join our friendly, experienced and supportive clinical team at Culcheth Medical Centre. This permanent, part‑time position is for 6 sessions per week, comprising 5 clinical sessions and 1 protected administrative session for CPD and clinical administration. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well‑established, forward‑thinking GP training practice committed to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive primary care services to our patient population through a combination of face‑to‑face, telephone and online consultations. Responsibilities include assessing and managing acute and chronic conditions, reviewing and actioning clinical correspondence and investigation results, safe and effective prescribing, participation in quality improvement and clinical governance activities, and contributing to the practice home‑visiting service. The postholder will work closely within our multidisciplinary team and support the educational and training ethos of the practice.

Clinical responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality, safe and effective primary care services to patients.
• Undertake face‑to‑face consultations within the practice.
• Conduct telephone consultations where clinically appropriate.
• Undertake online and digital consultations where required.
• Diagnose and manage a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Formulate appropriate management plans in partnership with patients.
• Promote person‑centred care and shared decision‑making.
• Identify and appropriately manage patients presenting with urgent or complex clinical needs.
• Make referrals to secondary care, community services and other healthcare providers as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant clinical records.
• Ensure appropriate follow‑up arrangements are made and communicated effectively.
• Contribute to safeguarding arrangements for children and vulnerable adults.
• Comply with all infection prevention and control procedures.
• Participate in the management of long‑term conditions.
• Support preventative healthcare initiatives and health promotion activities.
• Engage in population health management approaches where appropriate.

Home visiting

• Participate in the practice home‑visiting service for housebound and vulnerable patients.
• Assess patients in their own homes when clinically necessary.
• Work in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure effective community‑based care.
• Contribute fairly to the practice home‑visiting rota and arrangements.

Clinical administration

• Review and action pathology results, radiology reports and other investigation results.
• Review and process incoming correspondence from hospitals, community providers and other services.
• Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner.
• Review medication requests and undertake safe prescribing.
• Process insurance, DVLA and other medical reports where appropriate.
• Ensure effective management of workflow tasks and electronic communications.

Prescribing responsibilities

• Prescribe safely and effectively in accordance with local and national guidance.
• Undertake medication reviews.
• Support medicines optimisation initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
• Promote cost‑effective prescribing while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Education, training and professional development

• Support the educational ethos of the practice.
• Work alongside GP Registrars, Student Nurses and Pharmacists.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Participate in teaching and supervision activities where appropriate.
• Support learners and colleagues through informal mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain professional registration and revalidation requirements.
• Participate in continuing professional development activities.
• Keep up to date with relevant clinical developments and best practice guidance.
• Maintain a personal development plan and participate in annual appraisal.

Previous teaching experience is not essential; however, an interest in supporting education and professional development is desirable.

Safeguarding responsibilities

• Demonstrate an awareness of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Participate in safeguarding training in line with statutory requirements.
• Identify and appropriately manage safeguarding concerns relating to children and adults.
• Work collaboratively with safeguarding partners and agencies where required.
• Maintain accurate documentation relating to safeguarding matters.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

• Support and promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Ensure services are delivered fairly and without discrimination.
• Support the practice commitment to creating an inclusive working environment.

Health and safety

• Comply with all practice health and safety policies and procedures.
• Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others.
• Report accidents, hazards and incidents promptly.
• Participate in mandatory training requirements.

General responsibilities

• Maintain professional standards in accordance with GMC guidance and Good Medical Practice.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
• Participate in practice meetings and clinical meetings.
• Support organisational development and service improvement initiatives.
• Foster positive relationships with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity and accountability at all times.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.

About Culcheth Medical Centre

Culcheth Medical Centre is a well‑established GP practice serving approximately 12,600 patients in the heart of Culcheth, Warrington.

• Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
• An accredited GP Training Practice
• A member of the Warrington Innovation Network (WIN)
• A Safe Surgeries accredited practice
• A Veteran Friendly accredited practice
• A Gambling Harms Primary Care accredited practice

We provide placements for GP Registrars, Student Nurses and Pharmacists and are committed to developing the future primary care workforce. Our active Patient Participation Group works closely with the practice to help shape local services and enhance patient experience.

Our team is committed to delivering safe, compassionate and high‑quality care while supporting one another through a culture of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.

Reporting To

Clinical Directors / GP Partners

Accountable To

GP Partners

Base

Culcheth Medical Centre, Jackson Avenue, Culcheth, Warrington, WA3 4DZ

Hours

6 Sessions Per Week

Contract

Permanent

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
• Inclusion on the NHS England Performers List
• MRCGP qualification or equivalent experience and qualifications recognised for UK General Practice
• Evidence of continued professional development and commitment to lifelong learning
• Completion of GP training or equivalent route to independent UK General Practice
• Additional qualifications relevant to General Practice
• Training in supervision, mentoring or medical education
• Minor Surgery, Joint Injection or other enhanced skills qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience of working as a General Practitioner within Primary Care
• Experience of managing acute and chronic medical conditions across all age groups
• Experience of clinical decision making in a busy primary care environment
• Experience of safe prescribing and medicines management
• Experience of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Previous experience as a Salaried GP
• Experience working within a GP Training Practice
• Experience of teaching, supervising or supporting learners
• Involvement in quality improvement activities, clinical audit or service development projects
• Experience of digital consultation platforms and modern models of general practice delivery

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.

Depending on experience.