Job summary

0.6 FTE - 22.5 hours per week - 3 days - 7.5 hours per day

Laurel Bank Surgery is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to provide high quality, professional HR support across our three-site GP practice. This internal role is central to ensuring our workforce is appropriately recruited, supported, developed and gainfully employed, enabling the delivery of safe, effective and well led patient care.

You will act as the first point of contact for HR matters, support managers with employee relations, oversee recruitment and compliance, and contribute to wellbeing, culture and staff engagement initiatives.

We are looking for someone who combines technical HR expertise with empathy and sensitivity. You will work closely with the Managing Partner and leadership team to ensure our HR processes are fair, compliant and aligned with NHS and CQC expectations.

This role is ideal for a confident HR generalist who will enjoy autonomy, variety and meaningful work in a patient centred environment.

Main duties of the job

The HR Advisor provides first-line support across all people matters, advising managers on employee relations, coordinating recruitment and onboarding, maintaining workforce and compliance records, preparing payroll changes and employment documentation, and managing sickness and attendance processes. The role also supports flexible working requests, organisational change, policy updates, wellbeing initiatives and staff development, while ensuring HR systems, data and communications remain accurate, confidential and aligned with legal, NHS and CQC requirements.

About us

Laurel Bank Surgery is a well established, forward thinking GP practice that since a merger on 1st April 2026, is operating across three sites in Malpas, Tattenhall and Farndon. We have over 16,3000 patients and a workforce in excess of 70 staff, both clinical and non-clinical. We are committed to delivering high quality, compassionate care to our patients and fostering a supportive, inclusive and positive working environment for our staff.

Job summary

2 Vacancies

We are seeking two Full-Time Salaried GPs.

You will join Laurel Bank Surgery at a very exciting time as we have recently merged with the Village Surgeries Group on 1st April.

Our workforce will comprise 4 GP Partners, 1 Managing Partner, 10 Salaried GPs, 2 ANPs, 6 Nurses, 2 Clinical Pharmacists, 1 Pharmacy Technician, 5 HCAs, and whole management and administration team, including dispensers. In total, we have a team of almost 80 staff.

We are looking for salaried GPs who are excited and motivated by our ambitions to develop new models of care, as leaders in our integrated neighbourhood. We are proud of our continuity of care, and GPs manage their own list of patients.

This role will will be required to work across all 3 practice sites (Malpas, Tattenhall and Farndon).

What we are offering:

• A competitive package with BMA model contract
• 8 clinical sessions and 1 CPD sessions (total 9)
• A supportive and friendly practice team with a variety of GPs partners/salaried GPs, ANPs, AHPs, ARRS roles, Nurses and HCAs.
• BMA 25 appointments per day.
• Full secretarial, administration and management support.
• EMIS Web, Docman 10, accuRx, Lexacom dictation.
• Minor Ops, sexual health including LARCs, phlebotomy, and minor injury services.
• Supportive environment including regular Practice meetings and CPD.
• Special interests are encouraged and supported.

Main duties of the job

Main Purpose of the Role

To assist with an interesting clinical caseload of an established list of patients.

Deal with a wide range of health needs, maintaining our quality standards.

To work with the the Partners and Staff to continue to develop the practice in response to the ever changing face of primary care, maintaining high standards and traditional practice

To work for 8 clinical sessions - core hours are 8am to 6.30pm. You may be required to work a share of Enhanced Access from 6.30pm to 8.00pm.

Take a fair share of home visits when in Surgery (we don't have many).

To participate in the On Call rota on a shared basis.

About us

A dispensing and training practice with 16,400 patients, Laurel Bank Surgery is a dynamic, progressive and supportive practice, proud of our clinical care and patient continuity.

We are based in rural, southwest Cheshire on the boundaries of Shropshire and Wales, within 30 minutes commute of Chester, Shrewsbury and Nantwich, and offering excellent schools and amenities.

We work from purpose-built premises, and the Malpas site has been through significant extension and refurbishment in 2023.

We take pride in maintaining a rounded approach to patient care, with the reputation of long established patient relationships and high quality care.

As a quality practice we endeavour to maintain the highest of clinical standards and are held in esteem by both patients and the wider local community. We rank very highly in the GP survey each year.We have just received GOOD in our CQC inspection in July.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0608-26-0010

Job locations

Laurel Bank Surgery

Old Hall Street

Malpas

Cheshire

SY14 8PS

United Kingdom

Tattenhall Village Surgery

Ravensholme Ln

Tattenhall

Cheshire

CH3 9RE

United Kingdom

Farndon Village Surgery

Church Ln

Farndon

Cheshire

CH3 6QD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the job description and person specification, please see the attached salaried GP job pack.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the job description and person specification, please see the attached salaried GP job pack.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• See full details in the attached Job Pack

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary medical qualification e.g. MRCGP/nMRCGP
• Driving Licence
• GMC Registration
• NHS Performers List status

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications

Person Specification Experience Essential See full details in the attached Job Pack Qualifications Essential Primary medical qualification e.g. MRCGP/nMRCGP Driving Licence GMC Registration NHS Performers List status Desirable Postgraduate qualifications

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

Malpas Surgery

Address

Laurel Bank Surgery

Old Hall Street

Malpas

Cheshire

SY14 8PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.malpassurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Malpas Surgery

Address

Laurel Bank Surgery

Old Hall Street

Malpas

Cheshire

SY14 8PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.malpassurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Medical Secretary to join our friendly and supportive team at Laurel Bank Surgery.

We are looking for an organised individual with excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail to provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service to our clinical team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing patient referrals, supporting clinical workflows, and coordinating private medical work while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and patient care.

This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering an excellent service to patients and colleagues.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Prepare referral letters, reports and clinical correspondence using audio typing and practice systems.
• Process and monitor referrals through electronic referral systems.
• Arrange hospital appointments, admissions and referrals for patients.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including scanning and document management.
• Process tasks within EMIS and Docman efficiently and accurately.
• Coordinate Subject Access Requests and private medical report requests.
• Maintain accurate records of private work and ensure invoices are raised and monitored.
• Support the practice team in maintaining effective communication systems and administrative processes.

About us

Laurel Bank Surgery is a well-established GP practice committed to delivering high-quality patient care. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive working environment where teamwork, professionalism and continuous improvement are valued.

We offer a welcoming workplace, opportunities for personal development and the chance to make a real difference to the care we provide for our patients.