General Practitioner

We are excited to invite applications for a Salaried General Practitioner to join our supportive and forward-thinking team at Firdale Medical Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for a GP who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while working in acollaborative environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

We pride ourselves on creating a workplace where clinicians feel valued, supported, and able to develop professionally. You will be joininga friendly, stable team that prioritises continuity of care, clinical excellence, and a healthy worklife balance. If you are looking for a rolewhere you can grow, influence service delivery, and feel part of something meaningful, we would love to welcome you.

The postholder will provide comprehensive primary care services to the practice population, managing a diverse range of clinical presentations across all age groups.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing routine and urgent GP consultations (face-to-face, telephone, and digital where appropriate)
• Assessing, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic medical conditions
• Prescribing safely in accordance with local and national guidelines
• Delivering preventative care and health promotion
• Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous clinical records
• Participating in practice clinical meetings and quality improvement activities
• Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated care
• Supporting teaching and training where appropriate
• Contributing to the development of practice services
• Participating in clinical governance and maintaining professional standards

Firdale Medical Centre is a member of Northwich Primary Care Network. We currently care for over 11,000 patients and also mentor and support one of the local nursing homes.

The practice is led by three GP partners and supported byfive salaried doctors. Our wider clinical team includes two practice nurses, ahealthcare assistant, a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician, and two Musculo-Skeletal (MSK) specialists. We are a teaching practice and actively support both foundation and specialty doctors.

We believe there is more to work than roles and responsibilities. Creating a positive, inclusive environment where everyone feels part of the team and able to contribute to the services we provide iscentral to how we work.

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, evidence-based general medical services to registered patients, contributing to the effective functioning and development of the practice.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care consultations
• Manage acute presentations and long-term conditions
• Undertake clinical examinations and make appropriate referrals
• Prescribe medications and treatments safely
• Provide health promotion and disease prevention advice
• Maintain accurate patient records in line with professional standards

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain GMC registration and licence to practise
• Remain on the NHS England Performers List
• Engage in continuing professional development and appraisal
• Participate in clinical governance and audit
• Work in accordance with practice policies and NHS regulations

Team & Service Development

• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team
• Support teaching, supervision, and mentoring where appropriate
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development
• Promote a culture of safety, learning, and continuous improvement

• Completion of GP specialty training
• Ability to deliver safe, effective, patient-centred care in a primary care setting
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgement and decision-making
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to clinical governance, quality improvement, and professional development
• Experience working in UK general practice
• Interest in teaching, mentoring, or service development
• Experience working with diverse patient populations

• Fully qualified General Practitioner with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent
• Full registration with a licence to practise from the General Medical Council
• Included on, or eligible for inclusion on, the NHS England Performers List
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Commitment to maintaining revalidation requirements
• Additional clinical qualifications or special interest area

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.