Job summary
Job summary
To be eligible to apply for the ARRS GP role candidates must:
- Must not have been substantively employed as a GP in general practice previously; or
- Is not employed in a temporary capacity as a locum; and/or
- Upon commencement of employment is less than 2 years beyond their certificate of completion of training being issued by the GMC.
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.
Working Arrangements
We're offering 26.6 hours over 3 days. You will have a reduced workload in line with NHS financial restrictions. On-calls and home visits not ordinarily required and your sessions will be 10x15 minute appointments as well as additional admin work as required.
Youwill be required to work flexibly across the PCN GP practices and premises and potentially across the Wakefield District. As the role requires you to commute across the Wakefield District applicants should either hold a full driving licence, which is valid in the UK, and hold the relevant car insurance to cover travel for business purposes or have the ability to be mobile by using other modes of transport for which reasonable expenses will be payable.
Main duties of the job
In accordance with the PCN/General Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details of the role.
About us
Conexus Healthcare is a community interest company and is the federation for general practice in Wakefield. The following job description outlines the role's purpose, the working arrangements and then details the specific duties and responsibilities for this job. The job description should be read in conjunction with other information you have been provided with as part of the recruitment and selection process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of the responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of the responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care in an area with significant health problems Experience of providing primary care in and out of hours
Desirable
- Development of areas of clinical expertise Experience of audit and improving care for patients
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree Full registration with GMC Certification of Completion of Training (JCPTGP/PMETB) Inclusion on Performers List MRCGP Evidence of a commitment to ongoing personal & professional development
Other
Essential
- Committed to working as part of a multi- disciplinary, multi-agency primary care team
- Openness to explore alternative working practices
To be eligible to apply for the ARRS GP role candidates must
Essential
- Must not have been substantively employed as a GP in general practice previously; or Is not employed in a temporary capacity as a locum; and/or Upon commencement of employment is less than 2 years beyond their certificate of completion of training being issued by the GMC.
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both written and verbally.
- Good organisational skills
- Time management skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Working on own initiative
- IT skills (including word processing and database work) as relevant to General Practice
- Committed to quality and patient satisfaction
- Committed to equal opportunities
- Team worker
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Understanding the role of medical services in a wider public health agenda Knowledge of the demographic characteristics that affect health and health care in the area
Desirable
- Understanding current NHS policies
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care in an area with significant health problems Experience of providing primary care in and out of hours
Desirable
- Development of areas of clinical expertise Experience of audit and improving care for patients
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree Full registration with GMC Certification of Completion of Training (JCPTGP/PMETB) Inclusion on Performers List MRCGP Evidence of a commitment to ongoing personal & professional development
Other
Essential
- Committed to working as part of a multi- disciplinary, multi-agency primary care team
- Openness to explore alternative working practices
To be eligible to apply for the ARRS GP role candidates must
Essential
- Must not have been substantively employed as a GP in general practice previously; or Is not employed in a temporary capacity as a locum; and/or Upon commencement of employment is less than 2 years beyond their certificate of completion of training being issued by the GMC.
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both written and verbally.
- Good organisational skills
- Time management skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Working on own initiative
- IT skills (including word processing and database work) as relevant to General Practice
- Committed to quality and patient satisfaction
- Committed to equal opportunities
- Team worker
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Understanding the role of medical services in a wider public health agenda Knowledge of the demographic characteristics that affect health and health care in the area
Desirable
- Understanding current NHS policies
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).
