Salaried GP
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Warrington, WA4 4NE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 1 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Sept 2026 |
Summary
We are looking to appoint a Salaried GP to work three sessions per week, with flexibility around the working pattern. The role will include One full day per week as Duty Doctor, providing on-call clinical cover during core practice hours of 8:00am6.30pm. A further two GP sessions per week, which can be worked as either morning or afternoon sessions, with flexibility to agree the most suitable arrangement with the practice. We are happy to discuss the working pattern with the successful candidate and would welcome applications from GPs seeking a flexible role. To provide high-quality, safe and effective general medical services to the practice population as part of our friendly and supportive team. The successful GP will provide comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with acute and chronic conditions, while maintaining a strong focus on continuity of care, patient experience and shared decision-making. Main Duties and Responsibilities Provide high-quality GP consultations to patients presenting with acute, urgent and routine medical problems. Undertake the Duty Doctor/on-call role for one full day per week, managing urgent clinical queries, same-day presentations and other clinical matters arising during core hours. Assess and manage patients with acute and chronic medical conditions. Provide appropriate diagnosis, treatment, investigation, referral and follow-up. Prescribe safely and effectively in accordance with current guidance and practice policies. Provide appropriate clinical advice and support to patients, carers and colleagues. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive clinical records. Work collaboratively with the practice's multidisciplinary team and wider healthcare services. Participate in clinical meetings, significant event reviews, audits, quality improvement and practice development activities as appropriate. Contribute to safeguarding, infection prevention and control, clinical governance and patient safety. Maintain professional knowledge and competence through appropriate continuing professional development. Work within GMC and NHS professional standards and relevant practice policies and procedures. Support a positive, respectful and collaborative working environment within the practice. As Duty Doctor, the GP will be responsible for providing clinical oversight and management of urgent work arising during the day. This will include Responding to urgent patient presentations and clinical queries. Assessing and managing same-day requests according to clinical need. Providing appropriate telephone and face-to-face consultations. Reviewing urgent test results and correspondence where required. Liaising with other members of the clinical team and external healthcare providers. Ensuring appropriate escalation or referral where clinically indicated. Maintaining safe and effective clinical decision-making throughout the duty period.