Job Description
About the Practice
Withington Medical Practice is a friendly, close-knit GP surgery serving approximately 5,500 patients in the Withington area of Manchester. We are proud of our Good CQC rating and our reputation as a training practice, supporting the development of future healthcare professionals.
Our team currently includes:
- 1 GP Partner
- 1 Salaried GP
- 1 Physician Associate
- 1 Pharmacy Technician
- 1 Practice Manager
- 4 Administrators
We work collaboratively within an active Primary Care Network (PCN) and maintain strong professional relationships across local services.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate newly qualified GP (within two years of CCT at start date) to join us for 4 sessions per week under the BMA model contract.
This ARRS-funded post offers an excellent opportunity to develop clinical expertise within a supportive environment, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and take part in multidisciplinary team working.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Salaried GP, your responsibilities will reflect the scope of the GMS contract and enhanced services. Your role will include:
Clinical Care
- Face-to-face and telephone consultations
- Home visits when clinically appropriate
- Duty doctor and triage sessions (on a shared rota)
- Safe and evidence-based prescribing in line with national guidance
- Management of long-term conditions and complex care needs
Administrative & Governance Responsibilities
- Reviewing and filing blood results
- Managing repeat prescriptions
- Handling referrals, reports, and correspondence
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records
- Contributing to audits and quality improvement initiatives
- Participating in significant event reviews and learning processes
Team & Development Contributions
- Supporting ARRS staff
- Supervising and mentoring medical students
- Participating in practice meetings
- Contributing to QOF and other delegated clinical areas
- Engaging in appraisal and revalidation processes
- Promoting continuous professional development across the team
- You will share workload fairly and work collaboratively to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a GMC-registered GP with no restrictions
- Be listed on a CCG Performers List
- Be within two years of completing GP training (CCT)
- Have experience working in UK General Practice
- Demonstrate competence in chronic disease management
- Be organised, efficient, and able to prioritise workload
- Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS clearance
- Have the right to work in the UK (Skilled Worker sponsorship applications welcomed)
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience in elderly care/frailty
- Interest in LGBTQ+ health
- Knowledge of EMIS Web (Optum)
- Leadership or teaching experience
- Involvement in service development or quality improvement
Sponsorship & Regulatory Information
We welcome applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship, subject to eligibility under UK immigration rules. For further guidance, please refer to:
- UK Visas and Immigration – Skilled Worker route
- Criminal record checks for overseas applicants
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
- NHS Careers – Professional Registration Guidance
- General Medical Council (GMC)
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires an enhanced DBS check.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive and approachable team culture
- Training practice environment
- Good CQC rating
- Manageable list size
- Active PCN collaboration
- Opportunity to shape service delivery and contribute strategically