Salaried General Practitioner (GP) - Newly Qualified

CITY WALLS MEDICAL CENTRE; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City Walls Medical Centre is seeking a newly qualified General Practitioner (GP) for a fixed-term salaried role until September 2025. The position includes an adaptable workload with mentorship, focusing on consultations and patient care, within a supportive, collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration.
• Experience in chronic disease management is desirable.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations.
• Manage test results and perform minimal home visits.
• Develop care plans and screen patients for disease risk factors.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Disease Management

Education

GMC Registration

Qualified within the last two years

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

City Walls Medical Centre is seeking a newly qualified General Practitioner (GP) to join our team on a fixed-term salaried contract until 30th September 2025. This role is funded through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) and is available to all GPs who have qualified within the last two years. The position involves four sessions per week, scheduled on Thursdays and Fridays, with flexible start and end times to be agreed upon. We are keen to begin the recruitment process and aim to establish a start date at the earliest convenience.

The clinical sessions will include a reduced workload to align with the expectations of a newly qualified GP. To facilitate the GPs' transition into the role, they will generate their own administrative work, there will be no duty GP responsibilities, and a mentor will be available for support.

At City Walls Medical Centre, we use the EMIS Web clinical system and have a dedicated administrative team to support with letters, referrals, results, and medication management.

Application Process: We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the application process early. For more information about this role, please contact us.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations, manage test results, and perform home visits (minimal).
• Make autonomous decisions regarding presented medical problems, whether self-referred or referred by other healthcare professionals.
• Assess the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Develop care plans in consultation with patients, following practice disease management protocols.
• Record clear consultation notes to agreed standards.
• Collect data for audit purposes and comply with Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) requirements.
• Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions.
• Participate in a Quality Improvement Project.

About us

You will become a valued member of our welcoming and collaborative Primary Health Care Team. We are a forward-thinking and progressive practice that places great importance on fostering strong working relationships within our enthusiastic team. Our supportive environment encourages open communication and teamwork, ensuring that we all strive together towards innovative solutions in patient care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration.
• Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate).
• Listed on the NHSE medical performers list.
• Qualified within the last two years.

Desirable

• Good understanding and experience in chronic disease management, primary prevention, and screening services.
• Commitment to career development, learning, and performance, and ensure that all your mandatory training is up to date.
• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies and guidelines.
• Commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, maintaining confidentiality.

Employer details

Employer name

CITY WALLS MEDICAL CENTRE

Address

City Walls Medical Centre

St. Martins Way

Chester

CH1 2NR