Weekend Salaried GP

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking medical practice in Trafford is seeking General Practice Salaried Doctors to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing patient consultations on weekends, with a focus on providing high-quality care and support. You will engage with patients through face-to-face and telephone consultations, handling prescriptions and administrative tasks efficiently. The practice is known for its innovative approaches, including telephone triage and a strong commitment to patient care. If you are a qualified GP looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified GP with MRCGP and full GMC registration.
• Good communication skills and primary care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage 13 consultations per session, including face-to-face and phone calls.
• Handle prescriptions and Docman correspondence efficiently.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Primary Care Experience

Education

Qualified GP

MRCGP

Full GMC Registration

Registered with the National Performers List

Tools

EMIS Web

AskMyGP

One Template

Docman

Accurx

Job description

Flixton Road Medical Centre, based in Urmston, Trafford, is looking for General Practice Salaried Doctors to work during the weekend, either on fixed sessions or rota basis.

Main duties of the job

The practice is looking for doctors to join our clinical team.

• Available sessions include Saturday 9am-1pm and/or 1pm-5pm
• Sunday 9am-1pm and/or 1pm-5pm

Responsibilities include:

• Managing 13 AskMyGP consultations consisting of pre-booked face-to-face and telephone calls
• Reviewing own blood tests and contacting patients
• Reviewing a proportion of annual review bloods and contacting patients
• Signing routine prescriptions (approximately 50 per session)
• Handling limited Docman correspondence (usually max 10 letters per session)

This role suits someone with capacity to work weekends. We are open to discussing set sessions, typically between 1-4 each week.

The practice uses EMIS Web, AskMyGP, One Template, Docman, and Accurx.

Please specify on your application the number of sessions and preferred days/times. Note that we do not offer Visa Sponsorship.

About us

Our Practice:

• Managed by a Practice Manager and Assistant Practice Manager
• Includes 2 Partners, 8 Salaried GPs, 3 GP STs, 3 Practice Nurses, 2 Assistant Practitioners, 2 Clinical Pharmacists, and a Pharmacy Technician
• Shared ARRS staff such as Social Prescribers, First Contact Physios, and Dieticians
• Strong administration team led by a Reception Supervisor and a Medicine Team overseen by a Medicine Manager
• Good CQC rating and high QoF achievement
• Designated "ward round" GP for care home patients
• Training practice with innovative working approaches, including telephone triage since November 2019 and AMGP since January 2020
• Active in Locally Enhanced Services and member of Trafford West PCN

Job responsibilities

The practice uses AskMyGP, with face-to-face appointments and telephone calls pre-booked for you. Each session involves 13 consultations plus time for admin tasks such as scripting, blood tests, and Docman correspondence.

Our calls are redirected to Mastercall, so no emergency calls or home visits are handled directly by the practice.

One Template is used to facilitate easy referrals and data entry during consultations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Full GMC registration
• Registered with the National Performers List
• Eligible to practice independently in the UK
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Valid UK driving licence

Experience

• Primary care experience
• Experience with EMIS Web and AMGP is beneficial but training will be provided
• Experience with QoF and CCG/NHSE initiatives

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary ranges from £10,300 to £11,000 per year, depending on experience.