Job Description
Shape a Flexible and Fulfilling GP Career
We are inviting applications from motivated and adaptable General Practitioners seeking a permanent salaried position with variety and stability. This role offers the best of both worlds: a consistent base practice combined with occasional opportunities to support neighbouring surgeries within our established Tameside network.
You will primarily work from The Highlands Surgery, with occasional clinical cover across:
- Medlock Vale Medical Practice
- King Street Medical Centre
- West End Medical Centre
This structure provides clinical diversity while maintaining a supportive and well-organised environment — without the additional pressures of practice management responsibilities.
What the Role Involves
Core Clinical Work
- Face-to-face and telephone consultations
- Reviewing blood results and hospital correspondence
- Routine clinical administration
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records
- Delivering care aligned with the General Medical Services (GMS) Contract
Flexible Network Cover
From time to time, you will provide short-term cover for colleagues on leave or assist with temporary staffing gaps within the network. This arrangement supports continuity of care while offering you exposure to different practice settings.
What We Offer
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Indemnity cover provided
- No weekend or extended hours
- EMIS and Docman clinical systems
- Friendly, experienced, and collaborative teams
- Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available subject to eligibility under UK Visas and Immigration guidance
Our practices have a strong teaching culture and wide-ranging clinical interests including women’s health, minor surgery, palliative care, and GP training.
We are committed to high standards of patient safety and quality improvement in line with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) framework
About You
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with licence to practise
- Completion of MRCGP (or due to complete imminently)
- Included on, or eligible for, the NHS England GP Performers List
- Recent experience in UK General Practice
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Competence using EMIS and Docman
- Right to work in the UK or eligibility for Skilled Worker sponsorship
Desirable
- Experience working across multiple GP practices or PCNs
- Special clinical interest (e.g., women’s health, minor surgery, palliative care, medical education)
- Experience in mentoring or training environments
- Additional qualifications relevant to General Practice
Governance & Safeguarding
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.Â
Why Join Our Network?
- A fair and forward-thinking leadership team
- Flexible session options to suit your career stage
- Exposure to varied patient populations
- Supportive training practices
- Strong culture of teamwork and mutual respect
If you are looking to broaden your experience while remaining in a safe, structured, and welcoming clinical environment, we would be delighted to receive your application.