Newly Qualified General Practitioner (GP ARRS)

Kapur Family Care

The closing date is 15 May 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated newly qualified GP (within 2 years of qualification and without prior substantive GP employment) to join our multidisciplinary team for six sessions per week (equivalent to three days). This role, under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), aims to enhance patient access to primary care services and improve health outcomes within our community.

Main duties of the job

  • Patient Consultations: Conduct routine and urgent appointments through face-to-face and telephone consultations, delivering safe, evidence-based, and individualized care.
  • Clinical Examinations & Care Plans: Perform comprehensive assessments addressing both physiological and psychological needs. Develop personalized care plans with timely referrals in line with practice and local guidelines.
  • Independent Prescribing: Prescribe medications within your scope of practice, adhering to local and national prescribing guidelines, and promote health strategies encouraging healthier lifestyles.
  • Home Visits: Manage routine and emergency home visits as required.
  • Administrative Responsibilities: Handle administrative tasks such as responding to queries, managing repeat prescriptions, reviewing test results, and preparing referral letters promptly.
  • Clinical Management: Oversee patient care, initiate investigations, review results, and make appropriate referrals to secondary care or other providers, developing treatment plans that align with disease management protocols and NICE guidelines.
  • Collaboration: Work alongside other health and social care providers to ensure integrated care and maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records.
  • Team Support: Support both clinical and administrative staff in maintaining high standards and meeting practice targets.

    • About us

    Kapur Family Care is a long-established GP practice committed to providing first-rate medical services to our diverse patient population of approximately 12,000 individuals. Our practice area encompasses the Chadderton, Coppice, Hollins, Werneth, and Westwood areas of Oldham. As a training practice, we are actively involved in mentoring new GPs, reflecting our dedication to continuous learning and high-quality patient care.

    Date posted

    28 April 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £80,000 a year

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    2 years

    Working pattern

    Part-time, Flexible working

    Reference number

    A0170-25-0001

    Job locations

    Featherstall Road South

    Oldham

    OL9 7AY


    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    We are seeking a newly qualified GP (within 2 years of CCT, not previously in a substantive GP role) to join our friendly team at Kapur Family Care for six sessions per week. As part of the ARRS scheme, youWe are seeking a motivated and compassionate newly qualified GP (within 2 years of CCT and not previously in a substantive GP role) to join our friendly and supportive team at Kapur Family Care for six sessions per week. This post is offered under the ARRS (Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme).

    About Us: Kapur Family Care serves a vibrant and diverse patient population of approximately 12,000 patients. We are based within Werneth Ward, Oldham, where around 80% of the local community are of South Asian heritage. A significant proportion of our patients speak Bengali, Urdu, or other South Asian languages.

    Our team consists of experienced GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, first contact physiotherapists, social prescribers, and mental health practitioners. Daily on-call support is provided by a senior GP to ensure a collaborative and well-supported working environment.

    The Role: As part of your role, you will:

    • Deliver high-quality patient care through face-to-face and telephone consultations, home visits, prescribing, and chronic disease management.

    • Participate in clinical meetings, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

    • Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive and holistic patient care.

    Key Information:

    • Six sessions per week (negotiable)

    • Newly qualified GPs welcome (within 2 years of CCT)

    • On-site parking available

    • Modern, purpose-built premises

    • Supportive team environment with daily GP mentor support

    • Regular clinical and educational meetings

    • Access to a well-established local PCN network

    Desirable:

    • Ability to speak Bengali would be an advantage and will be considered positively at shortlisting, given the needs of our patient population.

    What We Offer:

    • A friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team

    • Protected time for CPD

    • Support for career development, including specialist interests

    • Competitive salary package, aligned with experience

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    We are seeking a newly qualified GP (within 2 years of CCT, not previously in a substantive GP role) to join our friendly team at Kapur Family Care for six sessions per week. As part of the ARRS scheme, youWe are seeking a motivated and compassionate newly qualified GP (within 2 years of CCT and not previously in a substantive GP role) to join our friendly and supportive team at Kapur Family Care for six sessions per week. This post is offered under the ARRS (Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme).

    About Us: Kapur Family Care serves a vibrant and diverse patient population of approximately 12,000 patients. We are based within Werneth Ward, Oldham, where around 80% of the local community are of South Asian heritage. A significant proportion of our patients speak Bengali, Urdu, or other South Asian languages.

    Our team consists of experienced GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, first contact physiotherapists, social prescribers, and mental health practitioners. Daily on-call support is provided by a senior GP to ensure a collaborative and well-supported working environment.

    The Role: As part of your role, you will:

    • Deliver high-quality patient care through face-to-face and telephone consultations, home visits, prescribing, and chronic disease management.

    • Participate in clinical meetings, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

    • Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive and holistic patient care.

    Key Information:

    • Six sessions per week (negotiable)

    • Newly qualified GPs welcome (within 2 years of CCT)

    • On-site parking available

    • Modern, purpose-built premises

    • Supportive team environment with daily GP mentor support

    • Regular clinical and educational meetings

    • Access to a well-established local PCN network

    Desirable:

    • Ability to speak Bengali would be an advantage and will be considered positively at shortlisting, given the needs of our patient population.

    What We Offer:

    • A friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team

    • Protected time for CPD

    • Support for career development, including specialist interests

    • Competitive salary package, aligned with experience

    Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

    • No prior substantive employment as a GP in general practice.

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    Essential

    • This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, necessitating a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
    • UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • GMC registration and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) obtained within the last two years.

    Knowledge and skills

    Essential

    • Clinical Skills: Solid understanding of chronic disease management and preventive care.
    • Professional Development: Proactive approach to career development and adherence to practice policies.
    • Commitment: Dedication to lifelong learning and evidence-based practice.
    • Contract Understanding: General understanding of the primary care contract.
    Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

    • No prior substantive employment as a GP in general practice.

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    Essential

    • This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, necessitating a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
    • UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • GMC registration and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) obtained within the last two years.

    Knowledge and skills

    Essential

    • Clinical Skills: Solid understanding of chronic disease management and preventive care.
    • Professional Development: Proactive approach to career development and adherence to practice policies.
    • Commitment: Dedication to lifelong learning and evidence-based practice.
    • Contract Understanding: General understanding of the primary care contract.

    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

    Kapur Family Care

    Address

    Featherstall Road South

    Oldham

    OL9 7AY


    Employer's website

    http://www.kapurfamilycare.nhs.uk/welcome,50494.htm (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Kapur Family Care

    Address

    Featherstall Road South

    Oldham

    OL9 7AY


    Employer's website

    http://www.kapurfamilycare.nhs.uk/welcome,50494.htm (Opens in a new tab)

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Practice Manager

    Noshaba Akhter

    noshaba.akhter@nhs.net

    01612713040

    Date posted

    28 April 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £80,000 a year

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    2 years

    Working pattern

    Part-time, Flexible working

    Reference number

    A0170-25-0001

    Job locations

    Featherstall Road South

    Oldham

    OL9 7AY


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