Job summary
Waterloo Medical Centre is looking for a Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027, working 5-6 sessions per week.

We are a well-established GP training practice serving around 12,500 patients and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality patient care. You'll work alongside experienced GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

This role includes routine GP consultations, clinical administration, management of results and correspondence, with opportunities to become involved in teaching and service development. We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified GPs.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary package
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Supportive clinical and management team
• Modern digital systems
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Flexible working arrangements within the 5-6 session requirement

If you are looking for a welcoming practice that values teamwork, continuity of care and staff wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide high-quality primary medical care to our patient population of approximately 12,500 patients. Duties will include delivering face-to-face, telephone and online consultations, assessing and managing acute and chronic conditions, reviewing test results, prescribing medication, and completing associated clinical administration.

The role involves working closely with our multidisciplinary team, including GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, to ensure patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain high professional standards, support continuity of care and contribute positively to the ongoing development of the practice.

About us
Waterloo Medical Centre is a large, well-established GP training practice serving approximately 12,500 patients in Blackpool. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care through a dedicated team of GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals, pharmacists, administrative and support staff.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive, forward-thinking practice that combines continuity of care with innovation in service delivery. As a training practice, we play an important role in developing the future primary care workforce through the education and support of GP trainees and other healthcare professionals.

Working closely with our Primary Care Network and community partners, we provide a wide range of clinical services and strive to improve the health and wellbeing of our local population. Our practice values teamwork, compassion, professionalism and continuous improvement, creating a positive environment for both patients and staff.

Job responsibilities
In addition to the main clinical duties outlined above, the successful candidate will:

• Undertake a share of home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Participate in practice meetings and contribute to the ongoing development of services.
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team, PCN colleagues and community healthcare professionals.
• Support the delivery of high standards of clinical governance, safeguarding and patient safety.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with practice policies and NHS requirements.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities and service development initiatives.
• Support the education and supervision of GP trainees, medical students and other learners where appropriate.
• Maintain GMC registration, NHS Performers List status and ongoing professional development.

The postholder will be expected to contribute positively to the supportive team culture at Waterloo Medical Centre and uphold the practice values of professionalism, teamwork and high-quality patient care.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Ability to provide safe, effective and patient-centred clinical care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Competent IT skills and experience using clinical systems.
• Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding and patient safety principles.

Desirable

• Experience of using EMIS Web.
• Experience of PCN working and integrated community services.

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Professional, reliable and approachable.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to workload.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications
Essential

• Fully qualified Medical Practitioner (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent recognised medical qualification).
• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

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