NHS Jobs

Salaried GP

LA4 5LY

Key information

Pay
£50.81 to £57.62 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
9 Oct 2026
Closing date
1 Nov 2026

About this role

Clinical

Responsibilities The post holder will

Provide high-quality, safe and effective assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, and management of patients presenting with a wide range of urgent and unscheduled care needs. Deliver consultations through multiple modalities including face-to-face, remote consultation, telephone triage and Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) support. Undertake Out of Hours home visits where clinically appropriate. Provide clinical support and advice to multidisciplinary colleagues working within UTC and OOH services. Maintain contemporaneous, accurate and legally compliant clinical records. Ensure care is delivered in accordance with national guidelines, organisational policies and evidence-based practice. Participate fully in service delivery across UTC, OOH and home visiting services. Leadership and Person in charge Responsibilities The Salaried GP will play an active leadership role within the service by: Acting as Person in Charge (PIC) when required, providing clinical leadership and operational oversight of the service. Supporting clinical decision-making and escalation processes for colleagues across the multidisciplinary team. Contributing to workforce planning and operational discussions to support service resilience and performance. Supporting clinical and operational managers to achieve contractual KPIs, quality standards and service objectives. Championing a positive culture of professionalism, accountability, learning and continuous improvement. Clinical Governance

Responsibilities The post holder will

Actively contribute to the Clinical Governance agenda across North, East and West Lancashire business units. Participate in and lead audits, quality improvement projects, and service evaluations in agreement with the NEWL Clinical manager. Investigate and contribute to the management of complaints, incidents, Patient Safety Incident Investigations (PSII), Significant Events and Learning Reviews. Attend and contribute to governance meetings and multidisciplinary learning forums. Provide expert clinical opinion during case reviews and governance discussions. Support compliance with CQC standards, national quality requirements, and organisational governance frameworks. Undertake Clinical Guardian audits both individually and as part of a senior group review panel and other governance activities as required. Education, Supervision and Workforce

Development The post holder will

Provide mentorship, supervision and support to newly appointed clinicians and developing roles including Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs). Provide educational support and supervision to GP Specialty Trainees (ST2/ST3) and other learners (i.e.. Trainee ACPs / Non-medical prescribers). Contribute to clinical teaching, case-based learning and workforce development initiatives. Promote multidisciplinary learning and foster a supportive learning environment. Support the development of clinical competencies and professional standards across the workforce.

The post holder will

Contribute to the ongoing development of Urgent Treatment Centre and Out of Hours services. Support delivery of organisational priorities in line with NHS urgent and emergency care strategies and the NHS Long Term Plan. Identify opportunities for service improvement, innovation and pathway redesign. Contribute to digital transformation initiatives and the effective use of clinical technology. Work collaboratively with operational and clinical leaders to develop and implement new models of care.

The post holder will

Develop effective relationships with local GP practices, acute trusts, community services, mental health providers, ambulance services, social care teams and other stakeholders. Support the development of integrated care pathways to improve patient outcomes and experience. Act as an ambassador for FCMS and promote collaborative working across the wider health and care system.

The post holder will

Maintain full GMC registration and licence to practise. Participate in annual appraisal and medical revalidation processes. Maintain mandatory training and professional competencies. Undertake continuing professional development relevant to the role. Utilise the allocated study leave entitlement to support professional development. Work within the policies, procedures and values of FCMS.

Professional The post holder will

Ensure full accreditation and requirements of practice to include full registration with GMC license to practice, membership of an appropriate defence body (if required) and delivery of annual evidence for appraisal or accreditation purposes in keeping with national requirements Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and audit to ensure evidence based best practice. Attend training, professional meetings and organised events. Maintain the highest standard of cleanliness and hygiene at all times. Remain aware of and compliant with all Infection Prevention and Control guidelines. Work within the boundaries of your relevant professional Code of Conduct. Communication and working relationships Communicates effectively with other team members Communicates effectively with patients and carers Communicates effectively with other healthcare professionals Takes all appropriate steps to minimise conflict Health and safety

The post holder will

Comply with safety policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others Comply with the organisations Business Continuity Plan Refrain from the wilful misuse or interference with equipment provided in the interest of Health and Safety Report as soon as is practically possible any hazards or defects Report as soon as is practically possible accidents or untoward incidents and ensure appropriate incident reporting documentation is completed Be actively involved as an appropriate departmental representative and attend meetings relevant to the role Make effective use of training to maintain knowledge and skills Physical effort and working conditions.

The post holder will

Be responsible to ensure all aspects of the Manual Handling guidelines are followed, providing appropriate risk assessments Be responsible for managing clinical care following required Policies and Procedures pertaining to bodily fluids, infection control and COSHH regulations resulting in frequent exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions Be responsible for managing challenging situations and people, with some exposure to hazards, e.g., violent and abusive patients, child abuse, critically ill patients Manage own time effectively within variable shift patterns Any other duties considered relevant to the post and commensurate with the post holders grade and as agreed by their line manager. The main duties and responsibilities above are not exhaustive and should merely be regarded as a guide. These are subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the service. The job holder will be expected to participate in this process and the company would aim to reach agreement to changes. The job holder will be expected to conduct any reasonable activities according to the service needs at that time.

Our key expectations are

Self-awareness Living authentically Adaptability- Being ready to adjust depending on the situation Openness What you see is what you get Positivity with a real sense of being able to strive for the impossible Generosity of spirit- Everyday should be an opportunity to act with kindness Ability to have fun Taking the role seriously, whilst being yourself Compassion, empathy, kindness, and care are the cornerstones of our behaviours. We expect all our staff to display these key traits in abundance, not only when dealing with patients but when interacting with anyone: a member of staff, a colleague from a partner organisation or even being able to show self-compassion!

Our Why

To nurture an environment of inspiration, innovation, and disruption so that people in our world receive exceptional healthcare for this generation, and the next.

Values

Our organisational culture is very important to us, so it is vital that the successful candidate lives and breathes complimentary values and behaviours. Our behaviours should be in line with our values which form part of our

Company DNA

Fun

People rarely succeed unless they are having fun. Happiness is healthy!

Awesome

We arent here to be average, were here to be awesome!

Humble

Were here to make a difference to the lives of others, NOT to see how important we can become

Brave

We challenge the norm. We have the courage to get the difficult jobs done

Oompf

We have natural oompf! Its infectious!

Go-getting

We are intuitive to changing needs and respond quickly which we do with energy, ideas, and positivity. Disability Confident Employer - As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy DBS - The role is subject to a DBS check which will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence).