GP Out of Hours Salaried General Practitioner

Job Summary

The post-holder will provide GP out of hours general medical services in the out of hours period and deal with a wide range of health needs in the urgent care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all service users.

Main duties of the job

• 1. Manage the medical requirements of patients who contact the service.
• 2. Assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for the population of West Cheshire in the out of hours period.
• 3. In accordance with the service rota as agreed, the post-holder will undertake clinical sessions at all bases including face‑to‑face appointments, telephone advice and visiting patients at home. Required shifts include evenings, weekends, night shifts and bank holidays. A minimum of working twoweekends per month and 4 of the 8 bank holidays will be included in the rota. These duties should be performed in a timely manner using agreed protocols.
• 4. Support clinical streaming within the A&E Department as rostered.
• 5. Appointments will be 10 minutes duration and telephone advice will be offered as appropriate. A student or GP registrar may be attached for these sessions.
• 6. Undertake sessions in accordance with the access needs of the CCG population and the contractual obligation of the service.
• 7. Respond to medical problems presented by patients, including history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral where appropriate.
• 8. Provide appropriate preventative health care and advice.
• 9. Provide medical support as required to patients referred by nursing staff.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all‑age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person‑centred approach to everything we do.

We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Details

Date posted: 04 August 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary

Salary: 78,699 to 118,759 a year per annum pro rata (plus out of hours enhancements)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours

Job locations: GP Out of Hours, Upton Lea Integrated Hub, Parsons Lane, Chester, CH2 1BQ, United Kingdom

Reference number: 373-MED1268

Qualifications

• Essential A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
• Essential Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
• Essential Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training - CCT)
• Essential Currently on a CCG performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
• Essential DBS clearance
• Essential Have had an annual NHS appraisal
• Desirable Evidence of further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields
• Desirable MRCGP / DCH / HDR / CO G
• Desirable Certificate Level 1 or 2
• Desirable F2 supervisor training/teaching diploma (this is essential for HDS)
• Desirable Evidence of CPD activities

Knowledge and Expertise

• Essential Knowledge of NHS
• Essential Experience of working in the out of hours setting and have an understanding of the unpredictable nature of urgent care
• Desirable Understanding/knowledge of: o Demand management o Read codes o Audit

Experience

• Essential Recent experience of working in general practice in the UK
• Essential Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi disciplinary and skill mixed team environment
• Desirable Evidence of independent working in General Practice
• Desirable Experience of supporting service change
• Desirable Teaching of GP Reg/F2/Medical students/Nursing students
• Desirable Accredited GP Registrar trainer or F2 Supervisor
• Desirable Evidence of participation in Audit

Trust Values

• Essential Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address: GP Out of Hours, Upton Lea Integrated Hub, Parsons Lane, Chester, CH2 1BQ, United Kingdom