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Job Summary
iGPc Primary Care Network is excitedly looking to recruit a new doctor to join its Acute Care Hub team for a fixed term 12 month contract. (Full time or substantial part-time).
Job Summary
iGPc Primary Care Network is excitedly looking to recruit a new doctor to join its Acute Care Hub team for a fixed term 12 month contract. (Full time or substantial part-time).
As a Doctor in our Acute Care Team, you will work independently, initiate effective history taking, clinical assessment and diagnosis within your capabilities. You will implement a range of care interventions including prescribing for patients presenting with undiagnosed problems and/or support patients as part of a care plan with partners.
You will join a team of GPs/Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Paramedic alongside GP Practice teams, providing acute access appointments for the PCN patient population.
Hours of work vary between a 7am start and an 8pm finish.
Using PCN Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme funding; we are recruiting for a full time ARRS GP role of 9 sessions. (We would also be happy to discuss pro rata rates to support part time working hours).
Remuneration is £78,360 for 9 sessions. This includes 7 clinical sessions, 1 CPD session, plus 1 personal directed project session.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is an experienced GP who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care.
They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice.
They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing leadership as required.
About Us
iGPc is a Primary Care Network of 8 GP practices within Liverpool, with a patient population of approximately 60,000.
The collaboration of our constituent GP Practices is designed to address the healthcare needs of the local community by making full use of the resources and hands-on experience of our Practices, as well as other healthcare providers and partners.
iGPc recognises the unique position that it holds as a group of GP Practices within the community and the opportunity that this gives to shape the provision of health and wider services to the local population. We strive to provide a supportive work environment for all our staff with a team ethos.
Details
Date posted
19 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£78,360 a year Pay will be in line with ARRS funding
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
M0066-25-0007
Job locations
Rocky Lane Medical Centre
80 Rocky Lane
Childwall
Liverpool
L16 1JD
Belle Vale Health Centre
Hedgefield Road
Liverpool
L25 2XE
Old Swan Health Centre
Crystal Cl
Liverpool
L13 2GA
Calvary Health Centre
1 Pilch Bank Road
Liverpool
L14 7PH
Dovecot Health Clinic
Longreach Road
Liverpool
L14 0NL
Oak Vale Medical Centre
215 Childwall Road
Liverpool
L15 6UT
West Derby Medical Centre
3 Winterburn Crescent
Liverpool
L12 8TQ
Rock Court Surgery
4 Crystal Close
Liverpool
L13 2GA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Primary Duties & Areas Of Responsibility
* CLINICAL ROLE
The Post-holder Will:
* Provide the choice of direct access to a GP face to face, over the telephone, as well as home visits, and online.
* Make professionally autonomous decisions for which they are accountable.
* Provide clinics within the PCN for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making, to establish a diagnosis and management plan.
* Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports.
* Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care.
* Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate, an on-going plan of care/support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care.
* Promote health and well-being using health promotion, health education, screening and therapeutic communication skills.
* Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate.
* Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that National Service Frameworks (e.g. Coronary Heart Disease/Older People/ Diabetes /Mental Health) are being delivered.
* Work with multi-disciplinary teams within the PCN member practices, and across the wider Primary Care, to promote integrated and seamless pathways of care.
* Contribute to the practices and PCN achieving quality targets to sustain the high standards of patient care and service delivery.
* Collect data for audit purpose.
* Participate in identification of community health needs and develop patient/family-centred strategies to address them.
* Help develop and set up new patient services and participate in initiatives to improve existing patient services.
* Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible).
* Prescribe in accordance with the ICB prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.
* In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
* TEACHING AND MENTORING ROLE:
The Post-holder Will:
* Promote a learning environment for patients, nurses and other health professionals.
* Contribute to the planning and implementation of the teaching for existing staff, such as medical students, NP students, GP registrars, Health Care Assistants, Pharmacists, ACPs etc.
* PROFESSIONAL ROLE:
The Post-holder Will:
* Promote evidence-based practice using the latest research-based guidelines and the development of practice-based research.
* Monitor the effectiveness of their own clinical practice through the quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit and peer review.
* Maintain their professional registration.
* Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up-to-date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained.
* Work within the latest GMC and RCGP Code of Professional Conduct.
* Record accurate consultation data in patients records in accordance with the latest HEE multi-professional framework for advanced practice and other pertinent standards.
* Keep up to date with pertinent health-related policy and work with the practice team to consider the impact and strategies for implementation.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues within and external to the PCN.
* Demonstrate leadership.
* Pro-actively promote the role of the GP within the PCN and its member practices, and externally to key stakeholders and agencies.
HEALTH AND SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
The post-holder must always comply with the PCN Health and Safety policies, by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System.
The post-holder will comply with the Data Protection Act 1984 and the Access to Health Records Act 1990.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
The post-holder must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment.
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include,
* Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
* Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
* Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
RESPECT FOR PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY
The post-holder will establish and maintain effective communication pathways with the following:
* GPs
* PCN Teams
* Team Leaders
* Practice Nurses
* PCN Manager
* Admin/reception team
QUALITY
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the PCN, and will:
* Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
* Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
* Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
* Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
* Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for PREP are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include,
* Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
* Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
The post-holder is required to travel independently during home visits where applicable, and to attend meetings etc hosted by other agencies.
The post-holder will have contact with body fluids i.e, wound exudates, urine etc while in clinical practice.
This role is funded via the General Medical Practitioner ARRS scheme and therefore requires that the candidate be within 2 years of MRCGP Qualification and registration with the GMC, to have not had a substantive post since qualification.
OTHER
The post holder may be expected to work across all eight sites and to co-operate with all staff from other practices within the network.
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
OTHER
The post holder may be expected to work across all eight sites and to co-operate with all staff from other practices within the network.
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* General Practice experience: Newly qualified GP, within 2 years or recently completed GP training
* Must be fully registered with the General Medical Council.
* GMC Registered, not subject to suspension
* Qualified General Practitioner
* Currently on a PCSE performers list
Desirable
* Evidence of CPD
* DFSRFH & competence in coil insertion
* Minor surgery skills
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in UK General Practice
* Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to make confident decisions.
* Professional conduct: Ability to work within professional codes of conduct, ensuring safe and effective patient care.
* Organisational skills: Ability to manage time, workload, and patient-related administration efficiently.
* Team player: Willingness to work across multiple practices and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable
* Delivery of clinical audit
* QOF management
* Experience using EMIS Web
Person Specification
Essential
* Experience of working in UK General Practice
* Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to make confident decisions.
* Professional conduct: Ability to work within professional codes of conduct, ensuring safe and effective patient care.
* Organisational skills: Ability to manage time, workload, and patient-related administration efficiently.
* Team player: Willingness to work across multiple practices and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable
* Delivery of clinical audit
* QOF management
* Experience using EMIS Web
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).
Additional information
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
IGPC Primary Care Network
Address
Rocky Lane Medical Centre
80 Rocky Lane
Childwall
Liverpool
L16 1JD
Employer's website
https://igpc-liverpool.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
IGPC Primary Care Network
Address
Rocky Lane Medical Centre
80 Rocky Lane
Childwall
Liverpool
L16 1JD
Employer's website
https://igpc-liverpool.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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* Seniority level
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* Employment type
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