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Job Description

Fixed Term Salaried General Practitioner

Contract: Fixed-Term until 31 March 2027 Hours: 3 Sessions per Week Location: Great Homer Street Medical Centre, Liverpool Accountable to: GP Partner and Practice Manager

Job Purpose

The Salaried GP will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care services to the registered practice population, delivering care in accordance with the General Medical Services (GMS) Contract, professional standards and evidence-based practice.

The postholder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients across the full spectrum of primary care presentations. The role requires a commitment to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care whilst supporting the practice's focus on improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Provide a full range of primary medical services to registered patients.
• Undertake face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations as required.
• Assess, investigate, diagnose and treat patients presenting with acute and chronic conditions.
• Manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed illnesses.
• Develop and implement appropriate management plans.
• Manage patients with long-term conditions in line with local and national guidance.
• Provide preventative healthcare, screening, health promotion and lifestyle advice.
• Identify disease risk factors and support early intervention where appropriate.
• Prescribe in accordance with national and local prescribing guidance.
• Undertake home visits where clinically indicated.
• Provide appropriate palliative and end-of-life care in conjunction with community services.
• Maintain continuity of care where possible.
• Arrange appropriate referrals to secondary care and other services.

Care Planning and Patient Management

• Develop personalised care plans with patients and carers.
• Support self-management and patient engagement in their healthcare.
• Work collaboratively with patients to improve health outcomes.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns involving children and vulnerable adults.

Multidisciplinary Working

• Work closely with practice colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Liaise effectively with community, secondary care and voluntary sector services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings where appropriate.
• Support integrated care pathways and collaborative working.

Clinical Governance and Quality

• Maintain accurate and legally compliant patient records.
• Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement activity.
• Contribute to the achievement of contractual and quality targets.
• Participate in significant event reviews and patient safety initiatives.
• Work within GMC guidance and practice policies.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain full GMC registration and inclusion on the NHS England Performers List.
• Participate fully in appraisal and revalidation.
• Maintain mandatory training requirements.
• Participate in continuing professional development activities.
• Support the educational and training ethos of the practice.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Performers List.
• MRCGP or equivalent.

Essential Experience

• Experience of working within UK General Practice.
• Experience in managing acute and chronic disease.
• Evidence of multidisciplinary team working.
• Understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement.

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication and consultation skills.
• Strong clinical decision-making abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Good IT and record-keeping skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience of working with socially and clinically complex populations.
• Experience of managing patients with multiple long-term conditions.
• Experience using EMIS Web.
• Knowledge of local healthcare pathways.

About the Practice

Great Homer Street Medical Centre is a GP training practice based in North Liverpool. The practice is led by one GP Partner and supported by three GPs, alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.

The practice is committed to delivering high-quality primary care services, supporting professional development and providing compassionate, patient-centred care to its registered population.

Terms and Conditions

• Fixed-Term Contract ending 31 March 2027.
• Three clinical sessions per week.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Annual leave and study leave in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCGP or equivalent qualification.

Desirable

• Additional qualification or accredited training in substance misuse.

Experience

Essential

• Assessing, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Managing patients with complex healthcare needs and multiple long-term conditions.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Independent clinical decision-making.
• Delivering patient-centred care.
• Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Prescribing in accordance with national and local guidelines.
• Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
• Participating in clinical governance, audit or quality improvement activities.

Desirable

• Working with diverse patient populations.
• Working in an area of socioeconomic deprivation.
• Supporting vulnerable or marginalised patients.
• Working with patients affected by substance misuse.
• Managing patients with complex health, mental health and social needs.
• Working in a GP training practice.
• Using EMIS Web.

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

Great Homer Street Medical Centre

Address

First Floor, Mere Lane Health Centre

49-51 Mere Lane, Anfield

Liverpool

Merseyside

L5 0QW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.greathomerstreetsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a welcoming, efficient and professional reception and administrative service to patients, visitors and the wider practice team. The post holder will support the delivery of high-quality patient care by assisting patients with appointments, enquiries and administrative tasks while maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide a professional and courteous reception service to patients and visitors.
• Deal with patient enquiries, both face-to-face and over the telephone.
• Book, amend and cancel appointments as required.
• Contact patients regarding appointment changes and clinic updates.
• Register new patients and maintain accurate patient records.
• Process repeats and acute prescription requests in accordance with practice procedures.
• Use the clinical computer system to update and retrieve patient information.
• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails and electronic documents.
• Action tasks and requests received from clinicians and other practice staff.
• Support practice call and recall systems and patient communications.
• Liaise with pharmacies, hospitals, community services and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
• Manage challenging situations professionally and sensitively, following practice policies and procedures.
• Undertake general administrative duties to support the smooth running of the practice.

Other Duties

• Adhere to practice policies, procedures and protocols.
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality and data protection.
• Support colleagues by providing holiday and sickness cover where appropriate.
• Open or close the practice in accordance with practice procedures when required.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment for patients and staff.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as requested by the Practice Manager or Partners.

Confidentiality

The post holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, staff and the practice and must maintain strict confidentiality at all times in accordance with GDPR, NHS guidance and practice policies.

Health & Safety

The post holder is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe working environment by following practice Health & Safety and Infection Prevention and Control policies, reporting hazards and attending mandatory training.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The post holder will treat patients, carers and colleagues with dignity and respect and support the practice's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Personal Development

The post holder will participate in training, appraisals and professional development activities appropriate to the role and take responsibility for maintaining and developing their skills and knowledge.

Communication

The post holder will communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and external organisations, adapting communication methods to meet individual needs.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A general standard of education, including good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

Desirable

• A good general standard of education is preferred; however, we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate relevant skills, experience and the ability to perform the duties of the role effectively.
• Previous experience working in a GP practice, healthcare setting or NHS environment
• Experience using clinical systems such as EMIS Web.
• Knowledge of NHS services and primary care processes

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Great Homer Street Medical Centre

Address

First Floor, Mere Lane Health Centre

49-51 Mere Lane, Anfield

Liverpool

Merseyside

L5 0QW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.greathomerstreetsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)