Salaried General Practitioner (GP) - Newly Qualified

NHS; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City Walls Medical Centre is seeking a newly qualified General Practitioner (GP) for a fixed-term salaried contract until March 2026. The role involves conducting consultations and managing patient care within a supportive team, with flexible hours and no duty GP responsibilities. Ideal candidates should be fully qualified and on the NHSE medical performers list, with a strong commitment to continued professional development.

Qualifications

• Good understanding in chronic disease management and primary prevention.
• Commitment to career development and mandatory training.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidentiality maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations, manage test results, and perform minimal home visits.
• Make autonomous decisions on medical problems and develop care plans.
• Participate in Quality Improvement Projects.

Skills

Communication

Chronic disease management

Education

Fully qualified GP with GMC registration

Listed on the NHSE medical performers list

Job description

Salaried General Practitioner (GP) - Newly Qualified

City Walls Medical Centre is seeking a newly qualifiedGeneral Practitioner (GP) to join our team on a fixed-term salaried contractuntil 31st March 2026 (shorter contracts considered). This role is funded through the Additional RolesReimbursement Scheme (ARRS) and is available to all GPs who have qualifiedwithin the last two years. The position involves four sessions per week,scheduled on Thursdays and Fridays, with flexible start and end times to beagreed upon. We are keen to begin the recruitment process and aim to establisha start date at the earliest convenience.

The clinical sessions will include a reduced workload toalign 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 forsupport.

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

Application Process: We encourage early applicationsas we reserve the right to close the application process early. For moreinformation 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 andcollaborative Primary Health Care Team. We are a forward-thinking andprogressive practice that places great importance on fostering strong workingrelationships within our enthusiastic team. Our supportive environmentencourages open communication and teamwork, ensuring that we all strivetogether towards innovative solutions in patient care.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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.