Job Summary
Lead GP Urgent Treatment Centre 10 PA's at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust located at Poplar Grove. The UTC operates 7 days a week, 0900 to 2200, co‑located with the Stepping Hill Emergency Department. The role involves providing autonomous clinical care to patients arriving via walk‑in or NHS 111 referrals, and leading a multidisciplinary team of GPs, ACPs and senior nurses.
Responsibilities
* Act as an autonomous clinician to assess, diagnose and manage patients, including prescribing and administering treatment within agreed protocols.
* Evaluate clinical information and initiate appropriate treatment, referral or discharge.
* Refer patients to appropriate care settings when necessary.
* Work within the performance framework and quality standards for the UTC, including key performance indicators and the QC requirements.
* Empower service users, encourage self‑care and help them access services appropriately.
* Provide clinical support and supervision to other health professionals, notably ACPs.
* Participate in clinical audit and service evaluation.
* Assist in maintaining clinical standards and efficient running of the service.
* Stay aware of local, regional and national policies affecting health and social care delivery.
Person Specification
Essential
* Recognised Medical Degree, MRCGP, full GMC registration and licence to practice.
* Certificate of completion of relevant training.
* Ability to lead a team.
* Previous experience in a primary care setting (OOH, walk‑in centre, UTC).
* Broad experience in managing urgent care settings.
* Good organisational, teaching, verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable
* Relevant higher degree or management qualification.
* Experience leading a multi‑disciplinary team.
* Primary and secondary care interface experience.
* Membership of appropriate professional societies.
Teaching and Training
Essential
* Commitment to and experience of learning and teaching undergraduates, ACPs and postgraduates.
Desirable
* Commitment to the training of staff from a range of health and care disciplines.
* Completion of formal training in teaching and assessment of junior medical staff.
Research / Audits / Publications
Essential
* Ability to supervise audit projects and understanding of audit / research principles.
Desirable
* Experience of involvement in a research project and publication or published audit report.
* Certificate of Good Clinical Practice in research.
Benefits
* Annual leave plus bank holidays.
* NHS pension scheme membership.
* Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics, etc.
* NHS Staff discounts.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Salary finance for loans, savings, budget planning and debt management.
* Stockport Credit Union for local financial advice.
Salary and Working Pattern
£78,699 to £118,759 per annum, pro‑rata, permanent contract. Full‑time or part‑time.
Job Information
Grade: Doctor – other
Reference number: 362‑MED‑GP‑AMB‑03‑26‑B
Location: Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Poplar Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JE, United Kingdom
Posted: 20 May 2026
Closing date: 15 June 2026
Contact
Associate Director Suzanne Woolridge
suzanne.woolridge@stockport.nhs.uk
01614195886
EEO Statement
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Skilled worker sponsorship will be considered alongside other applications.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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