Job summary
SALARIED GP VACANCY
MATERNITY LEAVE
COVER 11 months April 2026 to March 2027
4 sessions per
week Monday and Tuesday
Salary £10,300 per session
Charnock Health Primary Care Centre is a friendly practice looking
for an enthusiastic and motivated Salaried GP to cover Maternity leave starting
in early April 2026 for 11 months
The role is to work 4 sessions a week which will be full days on a Monday and a Tuesday .
If you are a good team player with a postive attitude, committed to quality care, proactive and keen to work in a friendly environment we woudl love to hear from you .
Main duties of the job
- Provide the full range of NHS Primary Care Services to the patients , including clinical examination, diagnosis, treatment and referral as appropriate.
- Be personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and practices within a legal and ethical framework that adheres to the GMC's requirements and local policies .
- Maintain confidentiality, while communicating patient information in such a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the patient and the patient's family and carers.
- Ensure that prior to any course of action involving individuals/groups, their informed consent has been obtained.
- The post-holder will undertake a variety of duties including face to face consultations, telephone consultations, visiting patients at home, checking, and signing repeat prescription, including EPS, and correspondence in a timely manner.
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
- Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
- Referring to other care providers as appropriate
- Recording clear and accurate consultation notes using the practice electronic clinic system EMIS , also using Ardens and QOF templates.
- Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
About us
Our team consists of 4 GPs, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner , GP Trainee, 2 Practice Nurses, 2 Health Care Assistants and a Pharmacy team all supported by our excellent reception and administrative team. We are a GP training practice who also hosts Phase 3a and 3b medical students.
We are committed to providing high quality care to our 5500 patients. We have a good CQC rating and are an active member of the Townships 2 PCN.
The practice premises are a modern and spacious building , whcih provides an excellent working environment.
If you are interested in finding out more about the vacancy or wish to arrange a visit, then please contact the Practice Manager. Karen Zaman, via email karen.zaman2@nhs.net or telephone 0114 2399202
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to the Practice Manager via email karen.zaman2@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide the full range of NHS Primary Medical Services to the patients registered at the practice, temporary residents and patients presenting for immediately necessary treatment including clinical examination, diagnosis, treatment and referral as appropriate.
- Participate in Enhances Service delivery.
- Be personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and practices within a legal and ethical framework that adheres to the GMC's requirements and local policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality, while communicating patient information in such a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the patient and the patient's family and carers.
- Work in a non-judgemental anti-discriminatory way with regard to the cultural and religious beliefs of individuals, groups, people with disabilities and learning difficulties to communicate with the patients and carers understanding their care within the service.
- Ensure that prior to any course of action involving individuals/groups, their informed consent or other valid authority has been obtained.
- The post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including face to face consultations, telephone consultations, visiting patients at home, checking, and signing repeat prescription, including EPS, and correspondence in a timely manner.
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
- Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
- In consultation with patients and in-line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
- Providing counselling and health education
- Referring to other care providers as appropriate
- Recording clear and accurate consultation notes using the practice electronic clinic system, also using the Ardens and QOF templates.
- Collecting data for audit purposes
- Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
- Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
- In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care
-
- Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.
- Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.
- Participate in audit where appropriate and commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence based best practice.
- Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the practice.
- Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records.
- Contributing coding patient data.
- Contributing to the practice achievement of QOF and other performance targets.
- Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
- Be registered with the GMC.
- Maintain medical indemnity.
- Have an up-to-date DBS.
- Confidentiality: always keep all information regarding staff and patients confidential
- This is not a definitive or exhaustive list but identifies the important responsibilities of the GP role. Other objectives will be discussed throughout your induction period..
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide the full range of NHS Primary Medical Services to the patients registered at the practice, temporary residents and patients presenting for immediately necessary treatment including clinical examination, diagnosis, treatment and referral as appropriate.
- Participate in Enhances Service delivery.
- Be personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and practices within a legal and ethical framework that adheres to the GMC's requirements and local policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality, while communicating patient information in such a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the patient and the patient's family and carers.
- Work in a non-judgemental anti-discriminatory way with regard to the cultural and religious beliefs of individuals, groups, people with disabilities and learning difficulties to communicate with the patients and carers understanding their care within the service.
- Ensure that prior to any course of action involving individuals/groups, their informed consent or other valid authority has been obtained.
- The post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including face to face consultations, telephone consultations, visiting patients at home, checking, and signing repeat prescription, including EPS, and correspondence in a timely manner.
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
- Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
- In consultation with patients and in-line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
- Providing counselling and health education
- Referring to other care providers as appropriate
- Recording clear and accurate consultation notes using the practice electronic clinic system, also using the Ardens and QOF templates.
- Collecting data for audit purposes
- Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
- Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
- In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care
-
- Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.
- Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.
- Participate in audit where appropriate and commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence based best practice.
- Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the practice.
- Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records.
- Contributing coding patient data.
- Contributing to the practice achievement of QOF and other performance targets.
- Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
- Be registered with the GMC.
- Maintain medical indemnity.
- Have an up-to-date DBS.
- Confidentiality: always keep all information regarding staff and patients confidential
- This is not a definitive or exhaustive list but identifies the important responsibilities of the GP role. Other objectives will be discussed throughout your induction period..
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCGP qualification
- GMC Registration
- Performers List Registration
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCGP qualification
- GMC Registration
- Performers List Registration
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).
