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Reference: 2452426
Job summary
Chorley Together Primary Care Network are supporting Dr Dawoud's Surgery in their search for an enthusiatic and compassionate GP to join their team.
Please note the employer for this role is Dr Dawoud's surgery
Based in Clayton-Le-Woods Chorley, you will be part of their friendly, dynamic, forward thinking multi disciplinary team and will support them in their mission of deivering high quality care to its patients.
The role offered is 4 sessions per week on either a Monday and Thursday or a Tuesday and Friday and provides an excellent opprotunity for both new and experienced General Practitioners
Informal enquiries and practice visits are welcomed. For more information, please contact Janine Melia, Practice Manager. [email protected]
Applications are via CV and covering letter, direct to the Practice Manager and not via NHS Jobs. Applications should be emailed to [email protected] no later than 23:59 on 27 November 2026.
Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. You are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will be:
- Caring and Compassionate
- Dynamic and Creative
- Team spirited and Flexible with a sense of humour
- Keen to learn and share learning.
- Willing to embrace new ways of working, innovation and quality improvement.
You will work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population. You will deliver an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract and other contractual and regulatory obligations. The postholder will adhere to the GMS standards for good medical practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive and collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
About us
Dr Dawoud's Surgery is one of six practices across Chorley and Leyland that make up Chorley Together PCN. They are also a member of Chorley and South Ribble Primary Care Group, the local GP Federation, made up of 25 practices from across the Chorley and South Ribble area.
A teaching practice with a list size of approximately 3000 patients, they are located in the semi rural area of Clayton-Le-Woods. Located on the A6 the practice has good access to the M6, M61 and M65 motorways. On site parking is available.
The surgery consists of two GP Partners, a salaried GP, an in house pharmacist and two practice nurses, supported by a friendly admin and reception team.
Their practice values are Collaboration / Compassion / Learning
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A0435-26-0008
Job locations
Dr Dawoud's Surgery
652 Preston Road
Clayton-le-woods
Chorley
Lancashire
PR6 7EH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with the Practice timetable, and as agreed, the post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
Developing Care Plans in consultation with patients and in line with current disease management protocols
Conduct reviews of patients placed on the Practice Case Management List
Providing health education
Referring to other care providers as appropriate
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
Collecting data for audit purposes
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute prescriptions (avoiding hand- written prescriptions whenever possible)
Prescribing in accordance with the local Medicines Management Board prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
To view and action pathology results on a daily basis, covering absent colleagues when necessary.
To contribute towards achieving indicators outlined in QOF and other locally and nationally agreed standards.
In general the post holder will be expected to undertake all of the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care
ADMINISTRATION & PAPERWORK
Referrals should be completed on a daily basis
Results are normally communicated either electronically or by letter and you will be expected to action these on a daily basis for your own patients and on behalf of absent clinicians.
The daily post is shared out
You will be expected to complete examinations and reports for the Benefits Agency and those required under the GMS contract
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE PRACTICE
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
Contributing to the read-coding of patient data
Attending training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate
To contribute fully to improvement projects within the Practice, including for example Care Quality Commission registration.
Comply with relevant Practice policies and guidelines e.g. Child Protection.
Maintain GMC registration.
Ensure continuous Medical Defence cover.
Ensure inclusion on a Local Performers List.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with the Practice timetable, and as agreed, the post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
Developing Care Plans in consultation with patients and in line with current disease management protocols
Conduct reviews of patients placed on the Practice Case Management List
Providing health education
Referring to other care providers as appropriate
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
Collecting data for audit purposes
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute prescriptions (avoiding hand- written prescriptions whenever possible)
Prescribing in accordance with the local Medicines Management Board prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
To view and action pathology results on a daily basis, covering absent colleagues when necessary.
To contribute towards achieving indicators outlined in QOF and other locally and nationally agreed standards.
In general the post holder will be expected to undertake all of the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care
ADMINISTRATION & PAPERWORK
Referrals should be completed on a daily basis
Results are normally communicated either electronically or by letter and you will be expected to action these on a daily basis for your own patients and on behalf of absent clinicians.
The daily post is shared out
You will be expected to complete examinations and reports for the Benefits Agency and those required under the GMS contract
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE PRACTICE
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
Contributing to the read-coding of patient data
Attending training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate
To contribute fully to improvement projects within the Practice, including for example Care Quality Commission registration.
Comply with relevant Practice policies and guidelines e.g. Child Protection.
Maintain GMC registration.
Ensure continuous Medical Defence cover.
Ensure inclusion on a Local Performers List.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and Clinical audit
- Outstnading level of clinical knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Experience of ICB initiatives and LES's
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP MRCGP
- Full GMC Registration
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communicaton skills (Written and Verbal)
- Strong IT Skills
- Clear and polite telephone manner
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Problem solving and analytic skills
- Ability to follow clinical policies and procedures
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
Desirable
- EMIS user skills
Personal qualities
Essential
- Caring and Compassionate
- Dynamic and Creative
- Sense of Humour
- Keen to learn and share learning
- Willingness to embrace newe ways of working, innovation and quality improvement
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and Clinical audit
- Outstnading level of clinical knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Experience of ICB initiatives and LES's
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP MRCGP
- Full GMC Registration
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communicaton skills (Written and Verbal)
- Strong IT Skills
- Clear and polite telephone manner
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Problem solving and analytic skills
- Ability to follow clinical policies and procedures
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
Desirable
- EMIS user skills
Personal qualities
Essential
- Caring and Compassionate
- Dynamic and Creative
- Sense of Humour
- Keen to learn and share learning
- Willingness to embrace newe ways of working, innovation and quality improvement
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
Withnell Health Centre
Address
Dr Dawoud's Surgery
652 Preston Road
Clayton-le-woods
Chorley
Lancashire
PR6 7EH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Withnell Health Centre
Address
Dr Dawoud's Surgery
652 Preston Road
Clayton-le-woods
Chorley
Lancashire
PR6 7EH
United Kingdom