GP; Newly Qualified ARRS

Position: Salaried GP (Newly Qualified) ARRS

Job Summary

This role is based at the Breightmet and Little Lever Primary Care Network. The successful candidate will work across the Breightmet and Little Lever PCN practices alongside other GPs employed by the GP Federation. Working hours are 08:00–18:30, Monday to Friday, in accordance with BMA recommendations. As a newly‑qualified GP within two years of qualification, you will undertake a variety of duties governed by the GMS Contract, which include:

• In‑person consultations
• Telephone consultations
• Visits to patients at home and in nursing homes
• Checking and signing repeat prescriptions
• Dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence as required
• All aspects of clinical administration

Key responsibilities also include taking accountability for the highest standards of professional decision‑making for both self‑referred and referred patients, screening for disease risk factors, providing comprehensive clinical management, initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals, and developing care plans in line with NICE and local protocols. You will record clear consultation notes, participate in audits and learning events, prescribe generically in line with formularies, compile computer‑generated prescriptions, and support the practice in achieving QOF and other KPI targets.

About

Us

Bolton GP Federation is a collective vehicle in which Bolton's GP practices collaborate to deliver primary care. Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, the Federation runs Primary Care Networks, Extended Primary Care, the Experienced Nurse Network, and the Covid Vaccination Programme. Our mission is to improve health and care by connecting primary care systems and using creative thinking to develop, improve and support local services.

Details

• Date posted: 17 December 2025
• Salary: depending on experience
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Part‑time
• Reference number: B0083‑25‑0024
• Location:
  
  Bolton Diabetes Centre, Chorley Street, Bolton, BL1 4AL

Responsibilities

• Accountability for highest standards of professional decision‑making.
• Screening for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Clinical management of patients in surgery, including investigations and referrals.
• Developing care and treatment plans in consultation with patients.
• Ensuring appropriate follow‑up of patients.
• Recording clear consultation notes in clinical systems.
• Actively participating in audits, learning events and practice meetings.
• Compiling and issuing computer‑generated prescriptions.
• Prescribing generically following formulary guidance.
• Supporting the primary health‑care team and the Federation.
• Supporting quality targets such as QOF.
• Leading the practice to achieve agreed KPI targets.

Person Specification – Skills

• Proven ability to observe strict confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to actively listen and empathise.
• Team working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Competent time‑management and self‑organisational skills.
• Adaptable, forward‑looking with a solutions‑focused approach.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Computer literate.

Person Specification – Experience (Essential)

• Newly qualified GP within 2 years of qualification.
• Experience in in‑person, telephone, home and nursing‑home consultations.
• Experience in checking and signing repeat prescriptions.
• Experience dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence.
• Experience with clinical administration.

Person Specification – Qualifications (Essential)

• Qualified GP with full GMC registration licence.
• Active on a performers list and holding a UK driver’s licence.

Person Specification – Desirable

• Experience of working within a GP practice using EMIS.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for any previous convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Bolton GP Federation
Bolton Diabetes Centre
Chorley Street
Bolton, BL1 4AL

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