Job summary
Tower House
Practice is a 8 Doctor GMS training practice with a fantastic opportunity for a
motivated Salaried GP to join our existing team in the old town of Runcorn. Due
to the retirement of two long-serving GP partners, we are looking to employ two
Salaried doctors.
We are a high
achieving Practice in a compact urban area with a fully integrated team working
from a large health centre. We offer a great working environment with a
fantastic support team of staff. We are a part of Runcorn Primary Care Network
and GP Health Connect Federation. List
size of 13063 patients.
The appointed
doctor will be requested to provide patients of the Practice all necessary and
appropriate general medical services of the type usually provided by general
medical practitioners. This will be as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Requirements:
Full registration with the GMC
Membership of a Medical Defence organization
Vocational training certificate or equivalent
Currently on performers list or valid to be registered if newly
qualified
UK driving licence
Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
Enhanced DBS
Commitment to good quality healthcare and ability to work within a team.
Main duties of the job
Consultations and where appropriate,
physical examinations for the purpose of identifying or reducing the risk of
disease or injury.
The doctor must be available at
agreed times during the agreed sessions per week for surgery consultations and
telephone advice.
Consultation is all face to face in
the surgery. The doctor will be expected to carry out a fair share of the home
visits on days worked.
Advice to patients concerning general
health, and the significance of diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol consumption
and drug misuse.
Arranging vaccination or immunization
against infectious diseases in accordance with national guidelines and
policies.
Referral where appropriate for the
provision of any other services under the NHS Act.Referral to other agencies e.g.
Social Services where appropriate.
Contraceptive Services
Maternity Medical Services
Other clinics according to the
interests of the post-holder.
Hold a personal list of registered
patients to maintain continuity of care.
Opportunity to be involved in
extended access clinics.
Be involved in care home LES in
supporting our care home residents on a rotational basis
On-call commitments on pro-rata
basis
Participate in practice educational
meetings, mandatory training requirements and maintain CPD for annual appraisal
and revalidation
We are looking for 2 GPs for 8 and 4 or 2 x 6 sessions to start 1/9/2025 - we are willing to be flexible around days/times of work.
About us
About us
Tower
House Practice is an 8-Doctor GMS training practice located in the Old Town of
Runcorn. We are a high-achieving practice serving a patient list of 13,063,
operating from a large health centre with a fully integrated multidisciplinary
team. We are part of the Runcorn Primary Care Network and GP Health Connect
Federation.
As
a training practice, we are dedicated to the education and development of GP
trainees and medical students, providing a supportive learning environment to
nurture future healthcare professionals. We also have experienced GP appraisers
within the practice, supporting continuous professional development and career
progression.
Our
team includes experienced Practice Nurse Prescribers, a Clinical Pharmacist, a
Paramedic, a Mental Health Worker, District Nurses, Health Visitors, and a
Community Matron. Our administrative and clerical team is long-standing and
highly supportive. We have a strong reputation for quality, achieving high
results in the Quality and Outcomes Framework, and our last CQC inspection
rated us as Good overall, with some aspects rated Outstanding. We also
scored the highest in our region for patient satisfaction, reflecting our
commitment to excellent patient care.
Our
GPs take an active role in the ICB and PCN, with Dr Joseph serving as Clinical
Lead for Halton Place ICB and our Practice Manager acting as a Director for GP
Health Connect.
We use the EMIS system for patient records and clinical management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Consultations and where appropriate,
physical examinations for the purpose of identifying or reducing the risk of
disease or injury.
2. The doctor must be available at
agreed times during the agreed sessions per week for surgery consultations and
telephone advice.
3. Consultation is all face to face in
the surgery. The doctor will be expected to carry out a fair share of the home
visits on days worked.
4. Advice to patients concerning general
health, and the significance of diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol consumption
and drug misuse.
5. Arranging vaccination or immunization
against infectious diseases in accordance with national guidelines and
policies.
6. Referral where appropriate for the
provision of any other services under the NHS Act.
7. Referral to other agencies e.g.
Social Services where appropriate.
8. Contraceptive Services in accordance
with Para 29 of the National Health Service (GMS) Regulations 1992.
9. Maternity Medical Services in
accordance with Para 31 and Part II of Schedule 5 of the National Health
Service (GMS) Regulations 1992.
10. Other clinics according to the
interests of the post-holder.
11. Hold a personal list of registered
patients to maintain continuity of care.
12. Opportunity to be involved in
extended access clinics.
13. Be involved in care home LES in
supporting our care home residents on a rotational basis
14. On-call commitments on pro-rata
basis.
15. Participate in practice educational
meetings, mandatory training requirements and maintain CPD for annual appraisal
and revalidation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Consultations and where appropriate,
physical examinations for the purpose of identifying or reducing the risk of
disease or injury.
2. The doctor must be available at
agreed times during the agreed sessions per week for surgery consultations and
telephone advice.
3. Consultation is all face to face in
the surgery. The doctor will be expected to carry out a fair share of the home
visits on days worked.
4. Advice to patients concerning general
health, and the significance of diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol consumption
and drug misuse.
5. Arranging vaccination or immunization
against infectious diseases in accordance with national guidelines and
policies.
6. Referral where appropriate for the
provision of any other services under the NHS Act.
7. Referral to other agencies e.g.
Social Services where appropriate.
8. Contraceptive Services in accordance
with Para 29 of the National Health Service (GMS) Regulations 1992.
9. Maternity Medical Services in
accordance with Para 31 and Part II of Schedule 5 of the National Health
Service (GMS) Regulations 1992.
10. Other clinics according to the
interests of the post-holder.
11. Hold a personal list of registered
patients to maintain continuity of care.
12. Opportunity to be involved in
extended access clinics.
13. Be involved in care home LES in
supporting our care home residents on a rotational basis
14. On-call commitments on pro-rata
basis.
15. Participate in practice educational
meetings, mandatory training requirements and maintain CPD for annual appraisal
and revalidation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Requirements:
- Full registration with the GMC
- Vocation training certificate or equivalent
- On performers list or valid to be registered if newly qualified.
- Membership of a Medical Defence organisation
Desirable
- Desirable
- Experience in teaching, research, or leadership roles.
- Willingness to contribute to service development and innovation.
Experience
Essential
- Willing to consider experienced or newly qualified GP's
Desirable
- Willing to consider experienced or newly qualified GP's
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Requirements:
- Full registration with the GMC
- Vocation training certificate or equivalent
- On performers list or valid to be registered if newly qualified.
- Membership of a Medical Defence organisation
Desirable
- Desirable
- Experience in teaching, research, or leadership roles.
- Willingness to contribute to service development and innovation.
Experience
Essential
- Willing to consider experienced or newly qualified GP's
Desirable
- Willing to consider experienced or newly qualified GP's
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).