Job summary
The PCNs are committed to
developing, supporting, and sustaining a diverse workforce, representative of
the community it serves. By working together with our different Network teams,
we use our combined skills to provide a service that is joined-up, holistic,
proactive, and personal for the patient.
We are lucky that all our
practices are located close to the beautiful city centre of Bath, with
excellent transport links, schools, places of interest for the whole family and
an abundance of restaurants and bars.
Our Network teams include:
Enhanced Care Visiting paramedic for frail housebound patients.
Nursing associates for in-clinic work and visiting housebound
patients with Long Term Conditions.
First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioner service.
Pharmacy team comprising of Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy
Technicians and Care Coordinators.
Social Prescriber.
Main duties of the job
Following the release of ARRS GP information and funding we are looking for newly qualified (within 2 years and not having had a substantive post), enthusiastic, forward-thinking GPs to join Keynsham and Bath Independents Primary Care Networks on a permanent contract, applications for 2-6 sessions will be considered with a start date as soon as possible.
You will be required to work across 3 practices (3 sites) supporting our practices. Our practices are training practices. We are highly supportive PCNs, understanding the importance of a good work/life balance with an open-door ethos.
To undertake duties governed by the contract and Objectives of Direct and Local Enhanced
Services including:
- Face to face and telephone consultations
- Patient Home visits and Nursing Home visits
- Checking and signing repeat prescriptions
- Administration - dealing with queries, patient test results, referral letters NHS/private, task, emails and other paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner
- Cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate
About us
Keynsham PCN is a medium sized PCN
with a patient list of 28,000. We have a significant workforce in place which
brings wonderful opportunities for in-house multi-disciplinary team working. We
have a well-developed multidisciplinary team including Advanced Nurse
Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians, Paramedic, First
Contact Physiotherapists, Nursing Associates, support staff and more which
means that the majority of any patient's needs can now be provided on their own
doorstep.
Bath Independents Primary Care Network (PCN) is a group of 3 practices which incorporate, Batheaston, Fairfield Park and Widcombe Surgeries. We deliver strong patient care to our 30,000-patient population working collaboratively as a team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN TASKS:
CLINICAL
Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based
consultation notes to agreed standards
Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective,
individualised patient care within the surgery, patients own home or other
environment where patient care is carried out
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a
physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care
accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner,
utilising Practice, PCN and local guidelines.
To recognise the need for and be able to perform and
interpret investigatory procedures, including laboratory and radiology.
Prioritise health problems and intervene
appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency
situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
Ensure appropriate follow up of patients
Support patients to adopt health promotion
strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
Recognise and work within your own competence and in accordance with
professional codes of conduct, maintaining accurate and contemporaneous
health records
Independently prescribe for patients within your scope of practice.
Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines.
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat
prescriptions
Review medications following the appropriate
policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways.
To maintain an awareness of developments in clinical
practice
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice
policies/guidelines e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection,
health and safety and QOF standards.
Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current
legislation and adhere to our policies and procedures on Safeguarding
Children and Safeguarding Adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN TASKS:
CLINICAL
Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based
consultation notes to agreed standards
Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective,
individualised patient care within the surgery, patients own home or other
environment where patient care is carried out
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a
physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care
accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner,
utilising Practice, PCN and local guidelines.
To recognise the need for and be able to perform and
interpret investigatory procedures, including laboratory and radiology.
Prioritise health problems and intervene
appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency
situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
Ensure appropriate follow up of patients
Support patients to adopt health promotion
strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
Recognise and work within your own competence and in accordance with
professional codes of conduct, maintaining accurate and contemporaneous
health records
Independently prescribe for patients within your scope of practice.
Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines.
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat
prescriptions
Review medications following the appropriate
policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways.
To maintain an awareness of developments in clinical
practice
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice
policies/guidelines e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection,
health and safety and QOF standards.
Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current
legislation and adhere to our policies and procedures on Safeguarding
Children and Safeguarding Adults.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in urgent care and, or a primary care environment
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
- Experience of providing home visits
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
- Understanding of evidence-based practice.
- Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision
Desirable
- Experience in Triage
- Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
- Knowledge of health-promotion strategies
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree
- MRCGP
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in urgent care and, or a primary care environment
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
- Experience of providing home visits
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
- Understanding of evidence-based practice.
- Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision
Desirable
- Experience in Triage
- Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
- Knowledge of health-promotion strategies
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree
- MRCGP
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).