Patterdale Lodge

Salaried GP (view to partnership considered)

The closing date is 30 June 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic General Practitioner to join our dedicated and friendly team. This role is offered as a Salaried GP position, with a potential view to partnership for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b. The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract

c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d. Effective management of long-term conditions

e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

h. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

m. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

About us

  • We are a welcoming and well-established practice comprising 4 GP Partners and 3 Salaried GPs.
  • We have GPs with special interest(s) in Diabetes, Paediatric, ENT, Gynaecology & womens health, Medical Education and Mental Health.
  • We have 3 GP Trainers. As a large training practice, we have a strong focus and pride on medical education and host FY2 doctors, GP trainees, and medical students.
  • Our own Practice clinical team includes 2 Practice Nurses, 2 Clinical Pharmacists, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Healthcare Assistants, and GP Assistant.
  • We have dedicated Acute Visiting and Frailty Teams, resulting in minimal home visit requirements, which are typically pre-planned.
  • GP assistant fully support duty doctor cover days
  • Rated GOOD by the CQC.
  • We use EMIS, Accurx, Patches and eConsult systems.

    We are proud members of the Newton and Haydock Primary Care Network (PCN), which enhances our service provision with access to a wide range of additional clinical staff, including:

  • Dedicated PCN Frailty Team
  • First Contact Practitioners
  • PCN Clinical Pharmacists
  • Mental Health Practitioners
  • Community GPwSI in Paediatric weekly clinic on site
  • Group Consultation models
  • Complex MDT discussions
  • Enhanced Access Services

    To learn more about our team and practice values, please visit our website: www.patterdalelodge.nhs.uk.

    We look forward to hearing from enthusiastic and committed individuals who are keen to contribute to a collaborative and progressive primary care environment.

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2647-25-0000

Job locations

Patterdale Lodge Medical Centre

Legh Street

Newton-le-willows

Merseyside

WA12 9NA


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic General Practitioner to join our dedicated and friendly team. This role is offered as a Salaried GP position, with a potential view to partnership for the right candidate.

We are a high-achieving practice, recognised for our excellent feedback and outstanding QOF performance. With a patient population of approximately 11900 patients across our three sites, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality, continuous care, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and ongoing improvement

Our practice is conveniently located in Earlestown, with free on-site parking available.

We support newly qualified GPs, offering a varied and fulfilling portfolio of work tailored to individual interests and career goals.

We have six sessions on offer that will cover Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic General Practitioner to join our dedicated and friendly team. This role is offered as a Salaried GP position, with a potential view to partnership for the right candidate.

We are a high-achieving practice, recognised for our excellent feedback and outstanding QOF performance. With a patient population of approximately 11900 patients across our three sites, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality, continuous care, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and ongoing improvement

Our practice is conveniently located in Earlestown, with free on-site parking available.

We support newly qualified GPs, offering a varied and fulfilling portfolio of work tailored to individual interests and career goals.

We have six sessions on offer that will cover Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Experience of medicines management
  • Experience of ICB initiatives
  • Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Experience of medicines management
  • Experience of ICB initiatives
  • Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF

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

Patterdale Lodge

Address

Patterdale Lodge Medical Centre

Legh Street

Newton-le-willows

Merseyside

WA12 9NA


Employer's website

https://www.patterdalelodge.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Patterdale Lodge

Address

Patterdale Lodge Medical Centre

Legh Street

Newton-le-willows

Merseyside

WA12 9NA


Employer's website

https://www.patterdalelodge.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Mark Pilling

mark.pilling4@sthelensccg.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2647-25-0000

Job locations

Patterdale Lodge Medical Centre

Legh Street

Newton-le-willows

Merseyside

WA12 9NA


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