Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated ARRS GP to join our clinical team on a fixed-term contract from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
The successful candidate will provide primary medical services to our patients, including:
* Conducting GP surgeries and patient consultations
* Providing appropriate assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients
* Undertaking associated clinical administration and record keeping
* Contributing to clinical governance and practice meetings
* Working collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team
The role will follow an agreed job plan, which will be reviewed annually.
Main duties
The postholder will provide primary medical services to patients registered with Urmston Group Practice, working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities include:
* Undertaking face-to-face, telephone and/or digital consultations with patients.
* Assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions in line with current clinical guidance.
* Prescribing and reviewing medication in accordance with best practice and local prescribing guidelines.
* Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
* Completing clinical administration associated with patient care, including reviewing results, correspondence and referrals.
* Working collaboratively with the wider practice team, including GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, nurses and other allied health professionals.
* Participating in clinical governance activities, practice meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
* Contributing to the development and delivery of safe, high-quality patient care within the practice and wider Primary Care Network.
* Supporting continuity of care for patients and contributing to effective multidisciplinary working.
* Maintaining professional development and participating in CPD activities in line with GMC revalidation requirements.
About us
Urmston Group Practice is a friendly, well-established GP practice serving approximately 13,000 patients in the Trafford area. Our multidisciplinary team includes 4 GP Partners, 6 salaried GPs, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 3 Practice Nurses, a Nursing Associate and a GP Assistant, supported by an experienced administrative and reception team.
We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and supporting staff development within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Job details
Job title: ARRS Salaried General Practitioner
Location: Urmston Group Practice
Contract: Fixed-term contract funded through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Hours: 3 sessions per week (12.5 hours), worked over 2 days in accordance with the practice rota.
Salary: £30,900 per annum (pro rata).
Accountable to: The GP Partners, Urmston Group Practice.
Job summary
The postholder will work as part of the clinical team at Urmston Group Practice to provide high-quality primary care services to the practice population of approximately 13,000 patients.
The GP will deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care through consultations, clinical decision making, prescribing, and appropriate referrals. The role involves working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, including GPs, nurses, ANPs and allied healthcare professionals.
This post is funded through the ARRS and is intended to support recently qualified GPs as part of the Primary Care Network workforce development programme.
The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of primary medical services in accordance with NHS regulations, GMC guidance and practice policies.
Main duties and responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
* Provide face-to-face, telephone and/or digital consultations for patients presenting with a range of acute, chronic and preventative healthcare needs.
* Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated illness.
* Prescribe medications in accordance with current clinical guidelines and local prescribing policies.
* Review test results and initiate appropriate follow-up care.
* Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services.
* Undertake home visits where clinically necessary.
* Promote health education, prevention and self-care where appropriate.
* Maintain accurate, clear and contemporaneous patient records in line with practice policies and medico-legal requirements.
* Patient care
* Deliver high-quality, safe and evidence-based clinical care.
* Manage both acute presentations and long-term conditions as appropriate.
* Ensure appropriate continuity of care for patients.
* Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and follow safeguarding procedures where required.
* Administrative responsibilities
* Complete associated clinical administration in a timely manner, including:
* Reviewing hospital correspondence
* Managing laboratory results
* Completing referrals
* Responding to patient queries
* Ensure accurate coding and documentation within the clinical system.
* Maintain up-to-date patient records in line with NHS standards.
* Multidisciplinary team working
* Work collaboratively with the wider practice team including:
* GP Partners and Salaried GPs
* Advanced Nurse Practitioners
* Practice Nurses
* Nursing Associate
* GP Assistant
* Administrative and reception staff
* Support the development of integrated patient care pathways with PCN colleagues and community services.
* Clinical governance and quality improvement
* Participate in practice meetings and clinical governance activities.
* Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the practice.
* Participate in audits, service development and patient safety initiatives where appropriate.
* Comply with all relevant practice policies and procedures.
* Professional responsibilities
* Maintain full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and inclusion on the NHS Performers List.
* Work within the GMCs Good Medical Practice guidelines.
* Maintain professional competence and participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
* Participate in appraisal and revalidation processes.
* Education and training
* Participate in mandatory training as required by the practice.
* Engage in CPD activities and educational meetings.
* Contribute to the learning environment within the practice where appropriate.
The role includes protected CPD time of one week per year (pro rata).
Practice meetings and other information
Practice meetings The postholder will be expected to attend and contribute to practice meetings, including those relating to clinical governance and service development. Where meetings take place outside normal working hours, reasonable notice will be given and appropriate remuneration will be provided in line with practice policy.
* Other responsibilities
* Work flexibly to meet the needs of the practice and patient population.
* Comply with health and safety, safeguarding, confidentiality and information governance policies.
* Undertake any other reasonable duties associated with the role of a salaried GP within primary care.
About Urmston Group Practice
Urmston Group Practice is a well-established practice serving approximately 13,000 patients.
Our clinical team includes:
* 4 GP Partners
* 6 Salaried GPs
* 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners
* 3 Practice Nurses
* 1 Nursing Associate
* 1 GP Assistant
We are supported by an experienced administrative and reception team and are committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care within a supportive working environment.
The practice works closely with the wider Primary Care Network (PCN) and local healthcare providers to deliver integrated patient care.
ARRS eligibility
This post is funded through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).
Applicants must meet the current ARRS eligibility criteria, which includes:
* Having obtained their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) within the previous two years, and
* Not having previously held a substantive GP post.
Additional information
The post is subject to satisfactory DBS clearance and employment checks.
Medical indemnity for NHS work is covered through the Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice (CNSGP).
The postholder must maintain appropriate professional registration and indemnity arrangements for any work outside the scope of CNSGP.
Person specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
* Fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
* Included on the NHS Performers List.
* Evidence of completion of GP Specialty Training (CCT) or due to obtain CCT prior to commencing the post.
Desirable
* Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary care.
* Evidence of further training or professional development in primary care.
* Experience
* Up-to-date knowledge of clinical guidelines and best practice in primary care.
* Experience managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions.
* Ability to manage patients with complex needs within primary care.
* Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children.
* Desirable
* Experience working in UK general practice.
* Experience working within a multidisciplinary primary care team.
* Experience contributing to clinical audit or quality improvement activities.
* Essential criteria
* Clinical Knowledge and Experience
* Up-to-date knowledge of clinical guidelines and best practice in primary care.
* Experience managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions.
* Ability to manage patients with complex needs within primary care.
* Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children.
* Skills and Abilities
* Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
* Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate clinical records.
* Desirable
* Experience using primary care clinical systems.
* Interest in developing specialist clinical areas.
* Professional attributes
* Commitment to providing high-quality patient-centred care.
* Ability to work flexibly within the needs of the practice.
* Commitment to continuing professional development.
* Understanding of clinical governance and patient safety.
* Desirable
* Interest in service development within primary care.
* Personal qualities
* Professional, reliable and approachable.
* Strong team-working ethos.
* Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of care.
* Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Other requirements
* Willingness to participate in practice meetings, training and clinical governance activities.
* Compliance with all practice policies including safeguarding, confidentiality and information governance.
* Satisfactory DBS check and employment checks.
Employer details
The Urmston Group Practice
Address: Urmston Group Practice, 6 Woodsend Crescent Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 8AA
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