Job summary We are seeking to recruit GPs to cover a number of sessions across our practices. Salary dependent upon experience. RHA is seeking to employ GPs to support us to deliver high quality primary medical services to the registered populations of the Ghafoor Family Practice, Dr Bhimas practice (both located in Nye Bevan House, Rochdale) and the Bolton Family Practice (located in Great Lever Health Centre, Bolton). Main duties of the job The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients Responsibilities will reflect requirements of the NHS GP Contracts, and as such may be subject to change as services adapt. About us Rochdale Health Alliance (RHA) was established in 2016, by GP practices from across the Rochdale Borough, to streamline the way in which services are delivered and to contribute to the development of the wider health and social care provision across the Borough. Our Vision To work collaboratively with members, partners, and stakeholders to improve care and health outcomes for patients To sustain the future of local Primary Care Practices To be representative and supportive of all practices and lead the design and delivery of new ways of working by ensuring local GP services are at the heart of neighbourhoods with the aim of outcomes for the patients of the borough, improving services, access to services. We represent practices across Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale and have a dedicated team on hand to support practices needs. RHA supports 6 Primary Care Networks with back-office support such as finance, recruitment, contracts, employments of ARRS staff, training and development. We deliver the enhanced access service for 5 PCNs as well as being commissioned by the ICB to deliver the winter pressures hubs, extended primary care hubs and a Sunday and bank holiday service for GP appointments. We have a Primary Care Academy which focusses on training, education, workforce development and research across the entire primary care workforce in HMR Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number B0363-25-0005 Job locations The Old Post Office No 2 The Esplanade Rochdale Greater Manchester OL16 1AE Job description Job responsibilities Clinical responsibilities In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery face to face, telephone and online consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health. Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards. Collecting data for audit purposes Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate. In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Completion of medical reports (including NHS and private services as required) Other responsibilities within the organisation Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies,guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice. Contributing to evaluation and audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data. Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical responsibilities In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery face to face, telephone and online consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health. Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards. Collecting data for audit purposes Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate. In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Completion of medical reports (including NHS and private services as required) Other responsibilities within the organisation Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies,guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice. Contributing to evaluation and audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data. Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate. Person Specification Experience Essential 6 Months minimum experience of working in UK General Practice. Experience of working with vulnerable groups. Team player. Calm under pressure. Friendly and inclusive. Commitment to development. Excellent communication skills. Strong Microsoft office skills. Excellent record keeping Excellent time management. Able to work autonomously. Able to bring fresh ideas. Desirable Delivery of clinical audit. QOF management. Experience using EMIS Web and Docman Qualifications Essential GMC Registered, not subject to suspension. Qualified General Practitioner. Currently on a ICB performers list. Desirable Evidence of CPD DFSRFH & competence in coil insertion. Work as a GPWSI Minor surgery skills. Person Specification Experience Essential 6 Months minimum experience of working in UK General Practice. Experience of working with vulnerable groups. Team player. Calm under pressure. Friendly and inclusive. Commitment to development. Excellent communication skills. Strong Microsoft office skills. Excellent record keeping Excellent time management. Able to work autonomously. Able to bring fresh ideas. Desirable Delivery of clinical audit. QOF management. Experience using EMIS Web and Docman Qualifications Essential GMC Registered, not subject to suspension. Qualified General Practitioner. Currently on a ICB performers list. Desirable Evidence of CPD DFSRFH & competence in coil insertion. Work as a GPWSI Minor surgery skills. 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). Additional information 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 details Employer name Rochdale Health Alliance Address The Old Post Office No 2 The Esplanade Rochdale Greater Manchester OL16 1AE Employer's website https://rochdalehealthalliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)