Fixed Term Salaried GP

Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate doctor who is looking to take on Partnership in future. The post is for 4 sessions per week to begin with and more sessions upto a full time equivalent will be available in near future.

Main duties of the job
Clinical sessions, prescription management, dealing with paperwork on Docman, supervising nursing colleagues, GP Assistant & Pharmacist, occasional home visits which PCN Paramedics cannot do, training final year medical students , attending meetings both internal & external and take part in general management of running the surgery to prepare for succession.

About us
We are a small, friendly 2 partner practice based in Radcliffe, Manchester. This vacancy is arising because of a Salaried GP leaving soon due to personal circumstances. To start with ,the contract is being offered as a fixed term for one year. Partnership may be available for suitable candidates. You will be joining as We have a part time Practice Nurse, HCA, In house Clinical Pharmacists. We have full cohort of non clinical staff supporting the GP's & Nurses. We are also a part of Bury PCN, with ARRS staff including, First Contact Physiotherapist, Paramedic, Clinical Pharmacist, GP Assistant, Social Prescriber & Mental Health Practitioner. We teach 5th Year medical students.

Date posted: 24 July 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 1 years
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A1855-26-0000
Job locations: Monarch Medical Centre, 65 Cross Lane, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2QZ

Job responsibilities
Job summary and scope
The salaried GP is responsible for providing medical care and services to the practice population, managing a clinical caseload and dealing with a diverse range of health needs.

This will include, but is not limited to, surgery and telephone consultations, home visits, administration, complying with the practices contracts (GMS/PMS/enhanced services), and the education and training of junior/trainee clinical staff.

Line manager is GP Partner.

Key responsibilities clinical
Caring for patients

• Practice evidence-based medicine, in line with national and locally agreed guidelines
• Conduct patient consultations during the practices clinical appointment hours
• Undertake duty and out-of-hours consultations as required, on a rota basis
• Triage patients presenting to the practice in person and by telephone
• Conduct telephone consultations and home visits as appropriate
• Check and sign repeat prescription requests
• Check, manage and process patient test results
• Prescribe in line with local and national guidelines
• Refer patients to secondary/urgent care and additional interventions as appropriate
• Manage long-term conditions and patients with complex problems
• Promote healthy living strategies and give health and wellbeing advice, generally encouraging patients to follow a healthy lifestyle
• Carry out patient testing and screening as required
• Make autonomous clinical decisions relating to patients health needs

Communication with patients

• Use communication that is appropriate to the situation, including: Communicating sensitively with patients and carers when delivering bad news. Establishing appropriate communication methods to suit patients and carers level of understanding, cultural/language needs, and preferred communication method. Anticipating and overcoming barriers to communication, seeking support from other staff members where necessary.
• Use appropriate communication skills and style to make patients aware of risk, to obtain consent where necessary, and to ensure patients comply with treatment

Delivering high-quality services

• Provide services to the practices patient population to the highest possible standard, in line with competencies and professional code of conduct
• Monitor and maintain the standard of care provided, taking appropriate action if standards are not met, through self- and peer-review, benchmarking and evaluation
• Undertake clinical governance and clinical audit activities to ensure the continual improvement of service delivery
• Participate in reviewing and responding to complaints, significant events, and other shared learning activities within a structured framework
• Support and mentor staff in training to ensure they deliver the highest standards of care
• Support the performance of team members and collaborate in improving the quality of healthcare and service provision, in line with local and national policy and strategy
• Work within the practices legal framework for identifying vulnerable patients and applying policies relating to treatment of vulnerable patients

Key responsibilities non-clinical
Practice-related duties

• Process medical reports, referrals and correspondence
• Record and collect data for audit purposes
• Make timely, clear, computer-based records of consultations and contact with patients
• Maintain administrative records relating to the practice contract, enhanced services and QOF
• Contribute to providing a supportive environment for other staff through informal catch-ups and contact
• Attend and contribute to in-house meetings, including clinical, educational/training-related and administrative meetings
• Attend meetings and events held by external agencies and stakeholders
• Contribute to teaching and training clinical staff as appropriate

Personal and professional development

• Comply with the GMC Code of Conduct
• Prepare for and complete annual external appraisals
• Prepare for and complete revalidation process
• Act as a mentor and positive role model to students and junior members of staff, sharing information and good practice
• Prioritise own workload and collaborate effectively with others to prioritise team and practice workload
• Keep a portfolio and potentially develop a special interest
• Undertake training as required to ensure competencies for delivering all responsibilities, to meet personal, statutory and practice education and learning needs, including keeping records of learning, reflection, complaints and feedback
• Keep up to date with current evidence-based approaches to patient care and service delivery, in line with NICE and the National Service Framework
• Undertake and contribute to education activities, such as reviewing significant events, clinical audit, protected learning time, video analysis of consultations, etc
• Contribute to education and training of trainee clinical staff and students

Other important aspects of the role
Maintaining confidentiality
The salaried GP will, as an integral part of and in the course of carrying out his/her role, have access to confidential and sometimes sensitive information relating to patients, carers and family members, as well as similar information about colleagues. The salaried GP will also have access to confidential commercial information about the practice and its business.

All such information, in whatever format and howsoever made available, must be treated with the strictest confidence. All such information held both within and outside of the practice will be shared only as necessary, and in accordance with the practices confidentiality/data-sharing policies, and in line with data protection legislation and the Freedom of Information Act.

Equality and diversity
The salaried GP will comply with the practices own equality and diversity policy, and legislation relating to equality and diversity, including (but not limited to):

• Recognising the rights of patients, carers, family members and colleagues, and respecting their needs, beliefs, privacy and dignity
• Not discriminating against patients, carers, family members or colleagues on the grounds of any of the protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010 (or its amendments or later legislation)
• Supporting people who need help understanding and exercising their rights
• Acting as a role model in relation to promoting equality, diversity and non-discriminatory practices
• Identifying discriminatory practices and patterns of discrimination, taking appropriate action to tackle it, and instead promoting equality
• Complying with, promoting and evaluating chaperoning policies
• Recognising and promoting the right of patients to choose their care provider, and to participate in or refuse care

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a GP Practice atleast for 1 year.

Desirable

• Knowledge of running a GP surgery.

Qualifications
Essential

• PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR SALARIED GP
• Essential Qualifications & Training
• On GMC GP Register
• On Medical Performers List
• Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
• Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check
• UK driving licence
• UK work permit (if required)
• Evidence of continued professional development
• MRCGP
• Chronic disease management
• Primary prevention & screening services
• Clinical Governance
• Delivery of QoF targets
• Self-audit and reflection
• Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
• Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
• Computer literacy
• EMIS Web
• Docman
• Adaptability to change
• Service Development
• Aptitude & Abilities
• Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams
• Ability to work flexibly
• Ability to recognize own limitations and act upon them appropriately
• Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodies
• Excellent communicator
• Ability to input to strategic and practice development requirements
• Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner
• Motivation Commitment to delivering a high standard of patient centred care
• Commitment to continuity of care
• Commitment to primary prevention and health improvement
• Addressing health inequalities
• Patient empowerment
• Patient advocate

Desirable

• Sexual health services e.g. contraception implants, IUDs Experience & Skills

Communication
Essential

• Good communication skills in English

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: Monarch Medical Centre
Address: Monarch Medical Centre, 65 Cross Lane, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2QZ
Employer's website: Apply through our website