Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team at Four Acre Health Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a well-established, forward-thinking GP practice that values high-quality, patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
As a GP, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive primary care services to our diverse patient population, managing both acute and chronic conditions, and contributing to the overall development and improvement of the practice. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, with access to clinical support, admin staff, and a range of healthcare professionals.
Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced GP, we offer a flexible, inclusive working environment where your professional development is encouraged and supported.
About us
surrounded by large housing developments and a well-established housing
estate, both predominantly social housing which has multiple tenants, and some
privately owned. We also have a close working relationship with residential
homes in the area.
The practice also supports ourPCN offering rooms for additional staff
working as part of multidisciplinary team such as Mental Health Nurse, Social
Prescriber, First Contact (physio therapist), providing enhanced access to its
community. We also provide our own in-house counselling.
At Four Acre your career development and job satisfaction are very important
to us and we strive to support our team members through any training or similar
opportunities that they may seek out.
The practice is well positioned close to multiple transport links including
the M62, East Lancashire Road and Lea Green Train Station.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic General Practitioner to join our friendly and forward-thinking team at Four Acre Health Centre. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, evidence-based medical care to our diverse patient population, working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent standards of care.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide general medical services to registered patients in accordance with GMC guidelines and current best practice
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Undertake consultations and examinations, either face-to-face, by telephone or via video, as clinically appropriate
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Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, referring patients as required to secondary care or other appropriate services
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Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely patient records using the practice clinical system ([e.g., EMIS, DOCMA, Patches)
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Participate in duty doctor sessions and share responsibility for urgent care
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Provide appropriate health education and disease prevention advice
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Support practice targets such as QOF, enhanced services, and other clinical audits
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Prescribe medications safely and appropriately, in line with local and national guidelines
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Attend and contribute to clinical and practice meetings
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Engage in continuing professional development and revalidation
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Take part in the supervision and training of students, trainees, or other clinical staff (if applicable)
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Contribute to practice development, service improvement, and clinical governance initiatives
Team & Environment:
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Friendly, supportive, and experienced clinical and administrative team
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Multidisciplinary team including nurses, HCAs, clinical pharmacists, and allied health professionals
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Collaborative working environment focused on holistic, patient-centred care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic General Practitioner to join our friendly and forward-thinking team at Four Acre Health Centre. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, evidence-based medical care to our diverse patient population, working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent standards of care.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Provide general medical services to registered patients in accordance with GMC guidelines and current best practice
-
Undertake consultations and examinations, either face-to-face, by telephone or via video, as clinically appropriate
-
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, referring patients as required to secondary care or other appropriate services
-
Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely patient records using the practice clinical system ([e.g., EMIS, DOCMA, Patches)
-
Participate in duty doctor sessions and share responsibility for urgent care
-
Provide appropriate health education and disease prevention advice
-
Support practice targets such as QOF, enhanced services, and other clinical audits
-
Prescribe medications safely and appropriately, in line with local and national guidelines
-
Attend and contribute to clinical and practice meetings
-
Engage in continuing professional development and revalidation
-
Take part in the supervision and training of students, trainees, or other clinical staff (if applicable)
-
Contribute to practice development, service improvement, and clinical governance initiatives
Team & Environment:
-
Friendly, supportive, and experienced clinical and administrative team
-
Multidisciplinary team including nurses, HCAs, clinical pharmacists, and allied health professionals
-
Collaborative working environment focused on holistic, patient-centred care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified and GMC-registered General Practitioner
- Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List (with no restrictions)
- MRCGP or equivalent qualification
- Excellent clinical knowledge and decision-making skills
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Good time management and organisational skills
- IT proficiency, including use of EMIS Web, DOCMAN, Patches
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience working in a similar primary care setting
- Special interest(s) or additional qualifications (e.g. minor surgery, womens health, dermatology, mental health)
- Experience with QOF, enhanced services, and clinical audits
- Involvement or interest in teaching, training, or mentoring
- Understanding of and commitment to the challenges and values of working in a modern NHS practice
Personal
Essential
- Essential Criteria:
- Fully qualified and GMC-registered General Practitioner
- Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List (with no restrictions)
- MRCGP or equivalent qualification
- Excellent clinical knowledge and decision-making skills
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Good time management and organizational skills
- IT proficiency, including use of clinical systems (e.g., EMIS, SystmOne)
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical governance
- Desirable Criteria:
- Experience working in a similar primary care setting
- Special interest(s) or additional qualifications (e.g. minor surgery, womens health, dermatology, mental health)
- Experience with QOF, enhanced services, and clinical audits
- Involvement or interest in teaching, training, or mentoring
- Understanding of and commitment to the challenges and values of working in a modern NHS practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified and GMC-registered General Practitioner
- Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List (with no restrictions)
- MRCGP or equivalent qualification
- Excellent clinical knowledge and decision-making skills
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Good time management and organisational skills
- IT proficiency, including use of EMIS Web, DOCMAN, Patches
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience working in a similar primary care setting
- Special interest(s) or additional qualifications (e.g. minor surgery, womens health, dermatology, mental health)
- Experience with QOF, enhanced services, and clinical audits
- Involvement or interest in teaching, training, or mentoring
- Understanding of and commitment to the challenges and values of working in a modern NHS practice
Personal
Essential
- Essential Criteria:
- Fully qualified and GMC-registered General Practitioner
- Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List (with no restrictions)
- MRCGP or equivalent qualification
- Excellent clinical knowledge and decision-making skills
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Good time management and organizational skills
- IT proficiency, including use of clinical systems (e.g., EMIS, SystmOne)
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical governance
- Desirable Criteria:
- Experience working in a similar primary care setting
- Special interest(s) or additional qualifications (e.g. minor surgery, womens health, dermatology, mental health)
- Experience with QOF, enhanced services, and clinical audits
- Involvement or interest in teaching, training, or mentoring
- Understanding of and commitment to the challenges and values of working in a modern NHS practice
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).