Job Description

Westmoreland GP Centre are looking for a part time 6 session per week GP to join their team as maternity leave cover.The fixed term Salaried GP will play a key role in delivering high-quality, holistic primary care to patients in accordance with the General Medical Services (GMS) contract. Reporting to the GP Partners, the post-holder will manage a range of clinical responsibilities including patient consultations, home visits, clinical documentation, and prescribing, while contributing to health promotion and the effective operation of the practice. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, adherence to clinical protocols and governance requirements, and active participation in quality improvement, clinical audits, and professional development activities. The GP will support the practices commitment to excellence in patient care, administrative efficiency, and team-based healthcare delivery.Main duties of the jobTo use professional skill and knowledge to provide a high standard of primary and continuing medical care to patients in line with the GMS contract.Contribute to the delivery of patient services in line with ICB requirements.Effective clinical administration, audit and management, appropriate to the role.Contribute to the Practice team by being an effective team member.About usWe are proud to provide high quality care and embrace new ways of working. We offer a friendly and compassionate environment and have an experienced diverse clinical team to support you. There is an excellent PCN team who provide support to the local care homes and on-site physiotherapist and Health & Wellbeing Coaches, as well as a pharmacist team. Clinical administration is reduced to a minimum through our smart working practices and excellent administrations support for GPs.The surgery is an experienced training practice, training medical students, registrars, F2s and nursing students, with excellent feedback being provided through the medical and nursing schools.At our last CQC inspection we were rated as good.The management team are currently focused on the wellbeing of the team and providing the best possible quality of care to patients.Date posted25 April 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternPart-timeReference numberA1429-25-0000Job locationsAintree University HospitalLongmoor LaneLiverpoolMerseysideL9 7ALJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob TitleFixed Term Salaried GPResponsible toPartnersJob PurposeLooking for a fixed term Salaried GP for 6 sessions per week, Monday and Friday plus one other day.To use professional skill and knowledge to provide a high standard of primary and continuing medical care to patients in line with the GMS contract.Contribute to the delivery of patient services in line with ICB requirements.Effective clinical administration, audit and management, appropriate to the role.Contribute to the Practice team by being an effective team member.Duties and ResponsibilitiesUndertake all the duties associated with the role of a General Practitioner required by the GMS contract, including patient consultations, duty doctor cover and home visits. This should take in to account physical, psychological and social factors when diagnosing illness, treating diseases, tending to injuries and recommending treatment. Work in accordance with the Practice rota system in place.Collect, record and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports and examination results. Information is recorded on the practices clinical system (EMIS Web).Promote health education in conjunction with other health care professionals and have an awareness of the local health and social issues.Complete all allocated and self-generated clinical administration.Carry out clinical audits as appropriate.Completion of reports for solicitors, insurance companies and other third parties as required.Act in a way that protects the confidentiality of patients and maintains the integrity of the patient/Practice relationship. This includes compliance with the Practices Confidentiality Policy and Caldicot guidance.Recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and communicate effectively with team members, patients, their carers and other colleagues and health care professionals.Take an active role and contribute to Practice meetings where appropriate.Support the compliance of the Practice Health and Safety policy. Work safely at all times in accordance with legislative and practice policies and procedures.Participate in the GP revalidation and appraisal scheme. Maintain portfolio of continuing professional development activities.Maintain medical knowledge and skill level in line with your Personal Development Plan and for the safe delivery of clinical care within the Practice.Keep up to date with medical developments, medication and treatments.Attend Practice training sessions as appropriate and required.Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.Undertake any other duties requested by the GP Partners or non-clinical Partner within professional and general competence.This job description is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities but a guide only. The job description may be amended in line with the requirements of the Practice and for the delivery of patient care. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob TitleFixed Term Salaried GPResponsible toPartnersJob PurposeLooking for a fixed term Salaried GP for 6 sessions per week, Monday and Friday plus one other day.To use professional skill and knowledge to provide a high standard of primary and continuing medical care to patients in line with the GMS contract.Contribute to the delivery of patient services in line with ICB requirements.Effective clinical administration, audit and management, appropriate to the role.Contribute to the Practice team by being an effective team member.Duties and ResponsibilitiesUndertake all the duties associated with the role of a General Practitioner required by the GMS contract, including patient consultations, duty doctor cover and home visits. This should take in to account physical, psychological and social factors when diagnosing illness, treating diseases, tending to injuries and recommending treatment. Work in accordance with the Practice rota system in place.Collect, record and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports and examination results. Information is recorded on the practices clinical system (EMIS Web).Promote health education in conjunction with other health care professionals and have an awareness of the local health and social issues.Complete all allocated and self-generated clinical administration.Carry out clinical audits as appropriate.Completion of reports for solicitors, insurance companies and other third parties as required.Act in a way that protects the confidentiality of patients and maintains the integrity of the patient/Practice relationship. This includes compliance with the Practices Confidentiality Policy and Caldicot guidance.Recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and communicate effectively with team members, patients, their carers and other colleagues and health care professionals.Take an active role and contribute to Practice meetings where appropriate.Support the compliance of the Practice Health and Safety policy. Work safely at all times in accordance with legislative and practice policies and procedures.Participate in the GP revalidation and appraisal scheme. Maintain portfolio of continuing professional development activities.Maintain medical knowledge and skill level in line with your Personal Development Plan and for the safe delivery of clinical care within the Practice.Keep up to date with medical developments, medication and treatments.Attend Practice training sessions as appropriate and required.Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.Undertake any other duties requested by the GP Partners or non-clinical Partner within professional and general competence.This job description is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities but a guide only. The job description may be amended in line with the requirements of the Practice and for the delivery of patient care.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Must be a qualified GP registered with the GMC.
• Evidence of CPD and further education/training.
• Commitment to developing professional practice and skills.

• Membership of Royal College of General Practitioners.

• Excellent patient manner and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer skills and the ability to adapt to GP clinical systems.
• Aware of the importance of continuing professional development.
• Awareness of current primary care initiatives.
• Experience of health promotion.
• Experience of undertaking clinical audit and implementing change.
• Experience of working within a primary health care team.

• Working within a multidisciplinary team.

• Experiencing of undertaking audit in general practice.
• Use of EMIS Web electronic clinical system.

• Must be a qualified GP registered with the GMC.
• Evidence of CPD and further education/training.
• Commitment to developing professional practice and skills.

• Membership of Royal College of General Practitioners.

• Excellent patient manner and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer skills and the ability to adapt to GP clinical systems.
• Aware of the importance of continuing professional development.
• Awareness of current primary care initiatives.
• Experience of health promotion.
• Experience of undertaking clinical audit and implementing change.
• Experience of working within a primary health care team.

• Working within a multidisciplinary team.

• Experiencing of undertaking audit in general practice.
• Use of EMIS Web electronic clinical system.

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