Consultant GP in Primary Care

Merseywestlancs; St Helens; Remote; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshalls Cross Medical Centre, part of Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, is seeking motivated Salaried GPs (Consultants in Primary Care) to join the dynamic team. You will care for a diverse patient list and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across a teaching hospital network.

The role offers opportunities for clinical governance, on-call duties, and involvement in education and supervision of trainees, within a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be eligible for GMC registration with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Must be on the GP Register or eligible for inclusion at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of general medical services to registered patients including face-to-face, telephone and remote consultations, home visits where appropriate.
• Manage acute and long-term conditions, prescribe where needed, order investigations and refer as required.
• Review clinical correspondence, test results and prescribing tasks promptly.
• Contribute to on-call/duty doctor rota, approximately 1 day per week pro rata.
• Support education and supervision of FY2 and GP trainees as part of the wider workforce.

Job description

We want talented and enthusiastic people from all backgrounds to join #TeamMWL, with us you can learn, grow and develop yourself and your career, realising your true ambitions and aspirations.

Whatever you’re looking for in your career, you’ll find it here at MWL.

Main area General Practice - Primary Care Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share

10 sessions per week (PAs (full and part time positions available)) Job ref 409-S8370235

Site St Helens Hospital Town St Helens Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata (Grade YM 72 - Consultant 2003 T & Cs) Salary period Yearly Closing 17/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Do you want a career in general practice that is varied, rewarding and genuinely supported? Marshalls Cross Medical Centre, part of Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Salaried GPs (Consultants in Primary Care) to join our dynamic, growing team.

You will care for a diverse list of around 6,800 patients, working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team in a practice that puts collaboration, innovation and clinical excellence first. The practice is part of St Helens Central Primary Care Network.

You will manage a broad and stimulating caseload and have the opportunity to support the education and supervision of our FY2 and GP trainees. As part of a teaching hospital Trust, you will benefit from strong professional networks, a genuine culture of learning, and time and strong support for your continuing professional development and development of any specialist interests.

Whether you are an experienced GP looking for a fresh challenge or newly qualified and seeking a supportive place to build your career, you will find a friendly team that values your contribution.

Applicants must be eligible for full registration with the GMC, with a licence to practise, at the time of appointment, and must be on the GP Register or eligible for inclusion at the time of appointment.

Interview date will be w/c 8th December - to be confirmed

Main duties of the job

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