A Unique Opportunity to Join a Forward-Thinking Practice at the Heart of Ashton PCN
We are seeking a newly qualified or early-career GP to join Ashton Medical Group, working 4-6 sessions per week as part of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) within Ashton Primary Care Network.
This role is based exclusively at Ashton Medical Group a progressive, research-active practice with a diverse patient population, a strong multi-disciplinary team, and a well-established same-day access model.
Youll be supported by an experienced team and empowered to develop as a confident, independent GP, contributing to both same-day care and wider PCN initiatives.
What We Offer
* Tailored Clinical Support: A named GP supervisor and Clinical Lead mentor to support your development and transition from training.
* Team-Based Care: Work closely with in-house specialists including mental health, paediatrics, and MSK practitioners.
* Ongoing Education: Weekly clinical meetings, monthly QI sessions, and regular protected learning time.
* Research Engagement: Opportunities to participate in NIHR-approved studies and explore clinical research interests.
* Work-Life Balance: 4-6 sessions per week with flexibility to fit your personal and professional needs.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
* Provide same-day care including face-to-face and telephone consultations, clinical triage, and home visits where needed.
* Assess, diagnose, and manage undifferentiated presentations and chronic conditions.
* Contribute to high-quality documentation, prescribing, referrals, and QOF achievement.
* Collaborate with PCN colleagues, including ARRS roles, to deliver integrated care.
* Participate in audit, service improvement, and PCN-level development projects.
About us
About Ashton Medical Group & Ashton PCN
Ashton Medical Group is a dynamic, patient-centred practice serving over 17,000 patients in Ashton-under-Lyne. We are a core member of Ashton Primary Care Network, working closely with neighbouring practices to deliver innovative, integrated care. Our in-house team includes advanced clinical practitioners, first contact specialists, and a dedicated research unit.
We are passionate about developing our clinicians and fostering a supportive, collaborative environment for new GPs to thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
We are seeking a newly qualified or early-career GP to join Ashton Medical Group under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), as part of Ashton Primary Care Network. This is a salaried post for 4-6 sessions per week, with a focus on supporting same-day care and urgent clinical demand within the practice.
You will be based exclusively at Ashton Medical Group, working with a supportive multidisciplinary team that includes advanced nurse practitioners, first contact specialists, and in-house mental health, paediatric, and MSK expertise. The post offers tailored mentorship, regular clinical supervision, and opportunities to participate in research and quality improvement work.
Main Duties of the Job
* Manage same-day and urgent care presentations through face-to-face and telephone consultations.
* Undertake clinical triage and safely manage undifferentiated presentations.
* Provide high-quality, evidence-based care and maintain clear, contemporaneous clinical records.
* Prescribe medication in line with national and local formulary guidance.
* Participate in the review and management of long-term conditions in line with QOF and practice protocols.
* Refer patients to internal PCN roles or secondary care as clinically appropriate.
* Contribute to the review and processing of test results, reports, documents, and correspondence.
* Undertake home visits as required (on a fair-share basis).
* Engage in clinical meetings, protected learning sessions, and practice QI projects.
* Support and contribute to PCN-wide initiatives and integrated care developments.
About Ashton Medical Group & Ashton PCN
Ashton Medical Group is a dynamic, research-active GP practice based in central Ashton-under-Lyne, serving a population of over 17,000 patients. We are a core member of Ashton Primary Care Network and offer a strong clinical team model including:
* Same-day access triage service
* In-house specialists: mental health practitioner, paediatric ANP, MSK specialist
* Dedicated research team delivering NIHR portfolio studies
* Teaching practice for medical students, GP trainees, and ACPs
We are committed to clinical development, continuous improvement, and creating a welcoming environment for new GPs to thrive.
Support and Development
* Named GP clinical supervisor and dedicated mentor
* Weekly clinical meetings and peer learning
* Monthly quality improvement and audit meetings
* Access to PCN training resources and leadership development opportunities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GMC registration with a licence to practise
* MRCGP
* GP CCT (obtained from October 2022 onwards)
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a primary care or general practice setting (as trainee or qualified GP)
* Familiarity with QOF and clinical audit
* Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development
Desirable
* Previous involvement in integrated care or PCN-level initiatives
* Experience with research, QI, or education
* Interest in medicines optimisation or population health
* Ability to manage acute and undifferentiated presentations
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Team player with a collaborative and flexible approach
* Organised, reliable, and able to manage workload independently
* Commitment to high standards of patient care and safety
Employer details
Employer name
Ashton Medical Group
Address
Glebe Street
Ashton-under-Lyne
Greater Manchester
OL6 6HD
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