Job summary
To provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care services to the practice population. The post holder will manage a diverse clinical caseload, deliver evidence-based care, contribute to practice development, and support the wider multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties

• Undertake routine and urgent patient consultations.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and video consultations as appropriate.
• Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services.
• Prescribe safely and effectively in accordance with local and national guidelines.
• Promote health education, prevention, and self-management.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and comprehensive clinical records.

Administrative Duties
The post holder will have allocated admin time within their sessions to undertake:

• Reviewing and actioning pathology and investigation results.
• Processing clinical correspondence and hospital letters.
• Managing prescriptions and medication reviews.
• Completing referral forms and associated documentation.
• Reviewing tasks and workflow generated through patient contacts.
• Responding to clinical queries from practice staff.
• Completing insurance reports and other non-NHS work by mutual agreement.

On-Call Responsibilities

• Participate in the practice duty doctor/on-call rota for one day per week.
• Provide clinical leadership for urgent same-day patient requests.
• Support GPs, nursing staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team with urgent clinical advice.
• Manage urgent clinical correspondence and enquiries arising during the on-call period.
• Ensure timely assessment of patients requiring same-day intervention.

Team Working

• Work collaboratively with practice nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, physician associates, care coordinators, and administrative staff.
• Participate in practice meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Support the teaching and supervision of trainees, medical students, and other healthcare professionals where appropriate.

Quality and Governance

• Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to the achievement of QOF and enhanced service targets.
• Maintain compliance with GMC standards and professional revalidation requirements.
• Adhere to all practice policies relating to safeguarding, information governance, infection control, and health and safety.

About us
Gateacre Brow Practice is a well-established, friendly GP practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare to our local community. We pride ourselves on providing safe, effective, and compassionate care while maintaining a supportive and collaborative working environment for all members of our team.

Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, care coordinators, administrative and reception staff, all working together to meet the needs of our patients. We foster a culture of mutual respect, open communication, and continuous learning, where every team member's contribution is valued.

The atmosphere within the practice is welcoming, professional, and supportive. We recognise the importance of staff wellbeing and strive to create a positive workplace where colleagues can develop their skills, share ideas, and achieve a healthy work-life balance. We encourage collaborative decision-making and support innovation that enhances both patient care and staff experience.

Our work ethic is centred on delivering excellent clinical care, promoting teamwork, and maintaining high professional standards. We are committed to continuous quality improvement and encourage staff to participate in training, development opportunities, and service improvement initiatives.

Details
Date posted: 24 July 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £11,250 a session
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: A5009-26-0000
Job locations: 1 Gateacre Brow, Liverpool, L25 3PA, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Fully qualified GP, GMC registered.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Practice manager
Siobhan Wilcott Practice manager
Siobhan.Wilcott@livgp.nhs.uk