Consultant GP in Primary Care


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	St Helens, WA9 3DA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	17 Nov 2026

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Summary

Clinical care Provide a full range of general medical services to registered patients, including face-to-face, telephone and remote consultations, palliative care, and home visits where clinically appropriate. Assess, diagnose and manage acute and long-term conditions, including prescribing, ordering and acting on investigations, and making appropriate referrals. Review and action clinical correspondence, test results and prescribing tasks in a timely manner. Participate in an on call /duty doctor rota within standard working hours, approximately 1 day per week pro rata. Contribute to the care of patients with long-term conditions, preventive care and health promotion in line with national guidance. Work with the multidisciplinary team, including nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, allied health professionals and administrative staff, to ensure continuity of care. Fulfil safeguarding responsibilities for children and adults at risk, in line with Trust and practice policy. Education and supervision Support the education and clinical supervision of FY2 and GP trainees and other members within the wider work force. Contribute to a positive learning environment and to the teaching culture of the practice and Trust. Quality, safety and clinical governance Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and, where possible, clinical research, and advocate evidence-based practice. Take part in significant event analysis, complaints review and learning from incidents, and help implement the resulting changes. Contribute to practice performance against clinical targets and KPIs, including QOF and other contractual requirements, and support the practice in meeting CQC standards. Follow infection prevention and control, information governance, confidentiality and health and safety policies. Prescribe safely and cost-effectively, in line with local formulary and medicines optimisation guidance. Teamwork and service development Work with practice managers, Directorate colleagues and the wider team towards shared goals. Contribute to team and clinical meetings, and help to maintain good working relationships and effective communication across the practice. Take part in service improvement initiatives to improve productivity, access and patient experience. Professional development and support Comply with existing appraisal, job planning and revalidation procedures, and maintain registration with the GMC. The Trust supports continuing professional development as set out by the Royal College of General Practitioners and is committed to allocating time and financial support for this.

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