Due to an increasing practice list size, we are looking to increase our salaried GP workforce. The sessions will cover:
* Monday - 1 session
* Tuesday - 2 sessions
* Wednesday - 2 sessions
* Thursday - 2 sessions
Job summary
Salaried GP - 6 or 7 sessions per week
Due to an increasing practice list we are looking to increase our salaried GP workforce. The sessions will cover:
* Monday - 1 session
* Tuesday - 2 sessions
* Wednesday - 2 sessions
* Thursday - 2 sessions
Hope Farm Medical Centre is a well-established NHS General Practice that delivers high-quality primary care to a diverse patient population of 15,128 patients across Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
We pride ourselves on a patient‑centred approach in delivering high quality care through excellent teamwork, continual quality improvement and high achievement in patient satisfaction. We offer a breadth of services and we foster a supportive and collaborative working environment. We are active members of One Ellesmere Port Primary Care Network, enabling us to improve access to our patients through a multidisciplinary approach. This multidisciplinary team includes clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, mental health occupational therapists, first contact physiotherapists, a dementia practitioner with support provided via our care coordinators and GP Assistants.
Main duties of the job
As a Salaried GP, you will:
* Provide high-quality clinical care to patients across all ages and clinical needs.
* Conduct consultations (primarily face‑to‑face, with some telephone and video where appropriate).
* Provide afternoon duty doctor cover on a rotation.
* Manage acute and chronic conditions, including long‑term condition reviews and preventive care.
* One session per week will be providing a ward round to one of our care homes, supported by an ANP and Nurse Associate.
* Offer management of common presentations, women's health, children's health, vaccinations, and clinical procedures as appropriate.
* Contribute to practice QOF performance, clinical audits, and quality improvement activities.
* Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (nurses, GP assistants, pharmacists, and PCN colleagues) and engage with enhanced access services.
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with practice policies.
About us
Joining our team means becoming a part of a dynamic and innovative organisation. If you're seeking to join a progressive and thriving General Practice that is committed to delivering the best patient‑centred care, we're eager to hear from you.
Our mission is simple: Enabling people to access a medical practice that is at the heart of the community where each and every patient matters.
We're dedicated to advancing sustainable primary care through innovation and collaboration. Our core values: Trustworthy, Vulnerable, Empathetic, and Resilient are not just words; they are principles we encourage our staff to embody and live by every day.
Hope Farm Medical Centre provides a range of services including:
* Chronic disease management and health checks
* Women's and men's health
* Childhood and adult vaccinations
* Family planning and contraceptive advice
* NHS health checks and lifestyle support
* Travel vaccinations
* Minor surgery and joint injections
* Patient education and self‑care support
* GP registrars and medical student training
* Enhanced Health in Care Homes Enhanced Service
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary (please read in conjunction with the attached detailed job description)
The post holder will provide high‑quality medical care to patients across all ages and health needs, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and management of long‑term conditions in line with national guidelines. They will deliver services in accordance with the NHS contract, QOF, local enhanced services, and Primary Care Network standards, while promoting health education, preventative care, and patient self‑management. Prescribing, interpreting test results, and providing clinical rationale with Medicines Management support are key aspects of the role.
The role also involves contributing to practice management and compliance, including risk assessments, audits, research, and adherence to policies such as safeguarding, HR, mandatory training and GDPR. Accurate record‑keeping, administrative duties, and supporting practice and PCN objectives are required. Confidentiality, patient rights, and promoting a high standard of care are central to all activities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Medical Degree
* GMC registered
* Certificate of completion of training
* Registered under the primary medical performers' list
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
Hope Farm Medical Centre
Address
Hope Farm Road
Great Sutton
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
CH66 2WW
Employer's website
https://www.hopefarmmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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