SALARIED GP
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
£78,699 – £118,759 / year
Salary
Above P75 for SOC 2211
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2211 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, and Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust assigned 150 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2211 jobs, according to the Home Office.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2211 Generalist medical practitioners Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Are you passionate about the care of frail older people?
We have an exciting opportunity to strengthen our team to work in our unique general practice which cares and treats the population of older people living in care homes in Salford.
By joining our high performing organisation and a multi-disciplinary team including GP's, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Specialist Nurses skilled in the delivery of high-quality care, you will be able to enhance your skills further and participate in the education of care home health and social care professionals.
Practice Operating Hours
08.00am - 19.00pm Monday - Friday
08.00am - 17.00pm Saturday - Sunday
This post will provide an opportunity to enhance your skills further and participate in the education of care home health and social care professionals. There are close working links with the hospital and daily input from community geriatricians including multidisciplinary meetings.
Job description
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise.
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice
- Inclusion on the NHS England GP Performers List (or eligibility for inclusion before commencing employment)..
Professional Registration
Essential
- Vocationally trained and accredited GP with MRCGP
- Registered on a performers list
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for older people out of hospital
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong levels of IT proficiency and familiarity with primary care clinical systems (i.e.EMIS). Experience of using the Microsoft suite of programmes.
- Demonstrate a willingness to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Acting as deputy to the GP Clinical Lead, supporting clinical leadership, governance, service development, and multidisciplinary team working.
- Up to date knowledge and interest in national primary care strategies and ideas on how to implement these for the development of the Practice.
- Ability to focus on long-term strategic goals as well as short-term issues/details.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- 6 months experience in Care of the Elderly, and 6 months experience in specialist older people's mental health or equivalent.
- A good understanding of the operation of the Quality Outcomes Framework process (QOF) and how this relates to the elderly.
About the employer
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Generalist medical practitioners (SOC 2211) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~83k in sample- Offer £78,699–118,759
- Middle half £41,860–64,584
- Median £52,624
Even the bottom of this range, £78,699, beats the market's 75th percentile. Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust pays in the top quarter for this occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust assigned 150 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2211 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.