Overview
Chorley Together PCN are supporting Dr Dawoud's practice with the recruitment of an enthusiastic and compassionate GP to join their team based in Clayton-Le-Woods Chorley. You will be part of a friendly, forward-thinking multi-disciplinary team who are highly proficient in helping them achieve their mission to deliver high quality care to their patients.
This part-time role (2 days/4 sessions per week) provides an excellent opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced GPs. Interviews will be held in late October. For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Janine Melia - Practice Manager, Dr Dawoud\'s surgery. janine.melia1@nhs.net
Main duties
You will perform as an autonomous general practitioner working independently with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting. You will provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues whilst maintaining clinical excellence. You will be professionally accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMC code of conduct, ensuring the safety of patients and quality of their care is primary.
In return we offer you
* Competitive salary
* 6 weeks\' annual leave
* 1 week\'s study leave
* An opportunity to develop special interest / portfolio careers
* Protected time for teaching training and meetings
About us
Dr Dawoud\'s surgery is one of six practices that make up Chorley Together PCN. Located in the semi-rural area of Clayton-Le-Woods. The village lies along the A6 known locally as Preston Road. Clayton-le-Woods is connected by the B5256 between Blackburn and Leyland, the B5254 between Clayton and Leyland, the M6 at Junction 28 and 29, the M61 at Junction 8 and 9 and the M65 at Junction 1A, 1 and 2. Further roads, such as the A49, connect Clayton to Buckshaw Village, Euxton, Charnock Richard and Wigan.
The surgery comprises a friendly team of two GP partners, one salaried GP, an in-house prescribing pharmacist and two practice nurses who focus on high quality patient care as well as staff wellbeing. The clinical team is supported by a small admin team and a Practice Manager. Collectively, they provide Primary Care Services to over 3000 patients. Its practice values are Collaboration / Compassion / Learning.
Details
Date posted: 11 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A0435-25-0006
Job locations: Dr Dawoods Surgery, 652 Preston Road, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7EH
Job responsibilities
You will perform as an autonomous general practitioner working independently with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting. You will provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues whilst maintaining clinical excellence. You will be professionally accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMC code of conduct, ensuring the safety of patients and quality of their care is primary.
Person specification
Experience - Essential
* Qualified General Practitioner
* Experience of working in a primary care environment
* Experience of continued professional development
* Experience of QOF and clinical audit
* Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills
Desirable
* Experience of medicines management
* Experience of ICB initiatives
Personal qualities - Essential
* Caring and compassionate maintaining a professional approach
* Dynamic and Creative
* Team spirited and flexible with a sense of humour
* Always keen to learn and share learning
* Ready to embrace new ways of working, innovation and quality improvement
Skills and abilities - Essential
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
* Strong IT skills
* Clear, polite telephone manner
* Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
* Effective time management (planning and organising)
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Problem solving and analytical skills
* Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
* Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
* Experience with clinical risk management
Desirable - EMIS User skills
Qualifications
Essential
* Qualified GP
* MRCGP
* Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
* General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
* Full GMC Registration
* Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
* National Performers List registration (England)
* Appropriate defence indemnity (MDU/MPS)
* Evidence of current validation
* Evidence of last appraisal
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: Withnell Health Centre
Address: Dr Dawoods Surgery, 652 Preston Road, Clayton-le-woods, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7EH
Employer's website: https://www.withnellhc.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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