Job Summary
We are looking for a General Practitioner who wants more than just a routine clinic. This role is about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while being part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that genuinely values your expertise and wellbeing.
You will work with a diverse patient population, have the time and support to practice medicine, but also opportunities to support our students and trainees. We offer a collaborative culture, modern systems, and a leadership team that listens and invests in its people.
If you are a GP who cares deeply about patients, enjoys teamwork, and wants a role that’s both professionally rewarding and sustainable, this is a place where you can do your best work.
Main duties
* You will undertake a variety of duties including face-to-face, telephone, and video consultations, home visits, prescriptions and queries and correspondence to the practice.
* Work with the practice quality and clinical leads to ensure we are providing a high standard of care
* Manage patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed illnesses
* Develop care plans in line with local and national guidance following practice policies
* Adhere to practice protocols for chronic disease management
* Complete quality audits
* Prescribe in accordance to practice and local guidelines
* Be a part of the annual appraisal process to further develop your skills and knowledge
About Us
The practice is based in the heart of Blackburn and the team has been gradually growing over the years. The practice has both a training and research status and a department for each of these areas to continuously improve and achieve high standard in all the services we deliver.
We are hardworking and have high expectations, but we do provide support and work together as a team.
Details
Date posted: 06 February 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: A1692-26-0000
Job locations: Blackburn, BB1 6DY
Job Description and Responsibilities
The following are core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in delivering health services.
* The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
* The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
* To clinically examine and assess patient needs and plan clinical care accordingly, referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and local guidelines
* Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
* Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
* Effective management of long-term conditions
* Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
* Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other administrative tasks
* Review medications following appropriate policies and local guidelines
* Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
* Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload including being part of the on-call and home visit rota
* Adhere to best practice and the audit process
* Support delivery of anticipatory care plans
* Contribute to continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
* Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area or the QOF
* Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings
* Contribute to development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
* Adhere to safeguarding duties for adults and children
* Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
* Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
* Commit to self-learning and CPD across the practice team
* Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies
* Promote collaborative working and continuous improvement
* Be an integral part of the general practice team and support wider networks
* There may be occasions to carry out other tasks depending on workload and staffing
Wider Responsibilities
In addition to primary responsibilities, the Salaried GP has the following wider responsibilities:
* Participate in clinical governance processes
* Participate in formal training events promoting best practice; provide leadership and education for the multi-disciplinary team
* Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience in a primary care environment
* Experience of providing home visits
* Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
* General understanding of the primary care contract
* Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
Desirable
* Appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationships between organisations, PCNs and commissioners
Qualifications
Essential
* Qualified GP
* MRCGP
* Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
* Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
Desirable
* Not applicable
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
* Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills for an experienced GP
* Understanding of evidence-based practice
* Good MS Office and clinical system (EMIS)
* Understanding of clinical governance processes
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and accurate clinical notes
* Ability to work within own scope of practice and know when to refer
* Experience of triage and the ability to assess and diagnose
* Empathetic and patient-centered communication
* Understanding of local pathology tests processes and results interpretation
* Ability to manage acute deteriorations/exacerbations of long-term conditions
* Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
Desirable
* Knowledge of health promotion strategies
* Experience of medicines management
* Knowledge of local public health issues
* Understanding of QOF and enhanced services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure may be required.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information see the NHS Careers website.
Additional information
Employer: Shifa Surgery
Address: Bangor Street, Blackburn, BB1 6DY
Employer’s website: https://www.shifasurgery.co.uk/
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