Salaried General Practitioner (ARRS Funded)

Withnell Health Centre

The closing date is 16 May 2025

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Job summary

Following the addition of GPs to the ARRS Funding, Chorley Together PCN is looking to recruit a newly qualified, enthusiastic & forward-thinking GP to join our General Practice teams on a fixed term contract until 31st March 2026.

Based at Whittle Surgery, 239 Preston Road, Chorley, this is a great opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team at one of the largest growing practices with the PCN with a current list size of approximately 11550 patients. You will be required to work 3-4 sessions per week on a Thursday and Friday. Mentorship will be provided by Dr Fairhurst, GP Partner at Whittle Surgery.

Please note: to be eligible for this role, you must be within two years of certificate of completion of training at the start date of your employment and have not previously held a substantive post as a General Practitioner

Should this vacancy attract sufficient interest it may be necessary to close the vacancy at an earlier date than advertised. We therefore suggest that you apply at an early stage to avoid disappointment.

Applications by CV to Keely Unsworth, Practice Business Manager at keely.unsworth@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a salaried GP to support our health care service toto continue to meet patient demands at one of our busiest practices. The post holder will need to be capable of independent travel across the network and be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business.

You will perform as an autonomous general practitioner working independently with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting. You will provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues whilst maintaining clinical excellence. You will be professionally accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMC code of conduct, ensuring the safety of patients and quality of their care is primary.

About us

Formed in May 2022 Chorley Together is a PCN with a patient population of approximately 38000, across 6 GP Practices

Withnell Health Centre

Dr Dawouds Surgery

Whittle Surgery

Dr Jacobs and Uddin

GAB Healthcare - comprising Leyland Surgery and The Surgery, Chorley

Station Surgery

Our PCN and practice teams have a positive and supporting working relationship and this role is an opportunity to enhance our PCN services further.

Our PCN staff currently includes Clinical Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, Advanced Practitioner, Mental Health Practitioner, GP Assistants, Enhanced Practice Nurse, Care Coordinators, Student Nurse Associates and a Pharmacy Technician.

With good motorway links, Whittle Surgery is based in a new purpose built building in Clayton-le-Woods, approximately 3 miles from Chorley Town Centre. The building has 12 consulting rooms, a large waiting room and admin offices. On site parking is available.

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience BMA rates for a Salaried GP

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0435-25-0002

Job locations

Whittle Surgery

239 Preston Road

Clayton-le-woods

Chorley

Lancashire

PR6 7PY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached file which provides full details of the requirements and duties of this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached file which provides full details of the requirements and duties of this role.

Person Specification

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Car owner or regular access to a vehicle
  • Flexible to meet the needs of the service
  • Positive role model

Eligibility

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
  • National Performers List registration (England)
  • Appropriate defence indemnity (MDU/MPS)
  • Evidence of current validation
  • Evidence of last appraisal

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP
  • MRCGP
  • Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
  • General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Trianing CCT)

Clinical skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
  • Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
  • Experience with clinical risk management

Desirable

  • EMIS User skills

Experience

Essential

  • Newly Qualified General Practitioner (with under 2 years from qualification)
  • Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice
  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of continued professional development
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit

Desirable

  • Experience of medicines management
  • Experience of ICB initiatives
Person Specification

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Car owner or regular access to a vehicle
  • Flexible to meet the needs of the service
  • Positive role model

Eligibility

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
  • National Performers List registration (England)
  • Appropriate defence indemnity (MDU/MPS)
  • Evidence of current validation
  • Evidence of last appraisal

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP
  • MRCGP
  • Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
  • General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Trianing CCT)

Clinical skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
  • Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
  • Experience with clinical risk management

Desirable

  • EMIS User skills

Experience

Essential

  • Newly Qualified General Practitioner (with under 2 years from qualification)
  • Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice
  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of continued professional development
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit

Desirable

  • Experience of medicines management
  • Experience of ICB initiatives

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

Withnell Health Centre

Address

Whittle Surgery

239 Preston Road

Clayton-le-woods

Chorley

Lancashire

PR6 7PY


Employer's website

https://www.withnellhc.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Withnell Health Centre

Address

Whittle Surgery

239 Preston Road

Clayton-le-woods

Chorley

Lancashire

PR6 7PY


Employer's website

https://www.withnellhc.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Business Manager - Whittle Surgery

Keely Unsworth

keely.unsworth@nhs.net

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience BMA rates for a Salaried GP

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0435-25-0002

Job locations

Whittle Surgery

239 Preston Road

Clayton-le-woods

Chorley

Lancashire

PR6 7PY


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