Consultant GP in Primary Care: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

Do you want a career in general practice that is varied, rewarding and genuinely supported? Marshalls Cross Medical Centre, part of Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Salaried GPs (Consultants in Primary Care) to join our dynamic, growing team.

You will care for a diverse list of around 6,800 patients, working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team in a practice that puts collaboration, innovation and clinical excellence first. The practice is part of St Helens Central Primary Care Network.

You will manage a broad and stimulating caseload and have the opportunity to support the education and supervision of our FY2 and GP trainees. As part of a teaching hospital Trust, you will benefit from strong professional networks, a genuine culture of learning, and time and strong support for your continuing professional development and development of any specialist interests.

Whether you are an experienced GP looking for a fresh challenge or newly qualified and seeking a supportive place to build your career, you will find a friendly team that values your contribution.

Applicants must be eligible for full registration with the GMC, with a licence to practise, at the time of appointment, and must be on the GP Register or eligible for inclusion at the time of appointment.

Interview date will be w/c 8th December – to be confirmed

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work as a member of the clinical team, providing high-quality, safe and effective primary care to registered patients. The appointee will take responsibility for their own clinical workload, working in conjunction with Trust colleagues and the wider practice team to ensure that care is well coordinated and that appropriate communication is maintained with other GPs, practice managers, specialist services and hospital teams.

The postholder will be expected to practise in accordance with the principles of clinical governance, including appropriate clinical audit, evidence-based practice, adherence to clinical targets and continued personal educational and professional development. They will contribute to improving the safety and quality of services and will work with colleagues towards shared goals and service improvement.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC at the time of application
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications
• Employed at substantive consultant level, working in the acute hospital environment and registered with GMC or qualified doctor employed in medical management
• Satisfactory record of continuous professional development
• Evidence of participation in management development opportunities

Desirable

• Management Qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Sound knowledge of clinical governance and effective systems of medical management such as job planning, appraisal and clinical assessment
• Medical and clinical education in primary care
• Understanding of Primary Care work as GP and important areas of essential services and performance improvements
• Demonstrates good strategic awareness of wider NHS issues and the implication of NHS drivers on Trust services
• Previous involvement in management roles
• Credible to medical colleagues

Desirable

• Experience in clinical leadership roles

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisational leadership skills
• Able to manage conflict in work environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and with colleagues within and external to the Trust
• Effective motivator with strong influencing skills and personal credibility
• Ability to analyse complex issues and identify potential solutions
• Focused on delivering objectives and improvements to patient services
• Understands other functional perspective e.g. Finance, HR
• Take a corporate approach to key issues
• Inclusive leadership and management style

Desirable

• Effective media communication skills

Closing Date: 17 November 2026