Job summary

Whetstone Lane Medical Centre in Birkenhead are looking for a salaried GP to join the team to deliver between 4 and 6 sessions per week.

We’re in an area of high, social and economic deprivation and we embrace all the challenges this brings. We’re a forward-thinking Partnership that’s receptive to change and we’re supported by a fun, friendly and caring team.

It’s an ideal opportunity for someone to make a real difference and enjoy a good work / life balance with the beautiful surroundings of Wales, the Lake District and the Peak District close by. The practice is situated on the Wirral Peninsula with good local schools nearby and within easy reach of Chester, Liverpool and Manchester.

Main duties of the job

You will primarily be involved indelivering highly effective medical care to the local population. This willinvolve working a share of the duty cover as well as routine sessions, telephone triages and e-consults. Home visits will berequired when clinically necessary.

About us

The successful candidate with have 15-minute appointments with flexible start and finish times, and a share of duty cover. You’ll also have an opportunity to ‘work from home’ one session per week.

We have around 8500 patients and have a typical inner-citydemographic. The practice is made up of 4 x GP partners, a salaried GP, 3 ANP’s, 3 Practice Nurses and a nurse associate. The team is supported by a fantastic reception, administrative and information management team.

We have medical students from Liverpool University and qualified F1 / F2 doctors at the practice. We’re also a training practice and have GPST1’s spend time at the practice as part of their training.

We alsohave access to PCN pharmacists, Wellbeing Practitioners, Health Coaches andFirst Contact Physios.

We offer additional services including minor surgery,homeless clinics and contraceptive services (coil fittings / removals andimplants). Our vision is to deliver high quality healthcare to our patients,through a highly skilled, motivated and constantly improving team, within anurturing and supportive work environment.

Date posted

02 November 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0043-22-4579

Job locations

44 Whetstone Lane

Birkenhead

Merseyside

CH41 2TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description.

Youwill work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision ofmedical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standardof clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. You will adhere to theGMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effectivemanagement of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive,collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description.

Youwill work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision ofmedical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standardof clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. You will adhere to theGMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effectivemanagement of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive,collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP MRCGP
  • Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
  • General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
  • Full GMC Registration
  • National Performers List registration
  • Experience

    Essential

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of continued professional development
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit
  • General understanding of the GMS contract
  • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Qualified GP MRCGP
  • Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
  • General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
  • Full GMC Registration
  • National Performers List registration
  • Experience

    Essential

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of continued professional development
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit
  • General understanding of the GMS contract
  • 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).