General Practitioner

Raydocs, Newtown Medical Centre

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Job summary

Are you a newly qualified GP (within the last two years, without a substantive post) looking for an exciting and supportive role to launch your career? I3 Primary Care Network are seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking GP to join our team on a fixed-term salaried contract until 31 March 2025.

You will be a highly motivated and dedicated Newly Qualified GP to join our multidisciplinary team under the NHS Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).

Main duties of the job

  • Provide high-quality, patient-centred care across the PCN.
  • Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, pharmacists, mental health practitioners, and social prescribers, to ensure integrated patient care.
  • Conduct consultations, assessments, and follow-ups with patients, utilising ARRS-funded services to support patient needs.
  • Contribute to the management of chronic disease, health promotion, and disease prevention in line with best practices and PCN goals.
  • Participate in clinical audits, training, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care within the PCN.
  • Support the development and implementation of new care pathways that align with ARRS objectives.

About us

We are part of a forward-thinking and collaborative Primary Care Network (PCN) dedicated to enhancing patient care and supporting healthcare professionals. Our PCN is committed to promoting health and well-being through patient-centred services and integrated care, with a focus on meeting the needs of our diverse community. Join us in delivering high-quality healthcare and making a positive impact on patients' lives. The PCN consists of 9 practices and covers a population of just over 82,000 patients.

Date posted

14 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11,000 a session

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4284-24-0002

Job locations

243 Wheeler Street

Birmingham

West Midlands

B19 2ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive range of clinical duties at the agreed Surgeries within our Primary Care Network, which may also include working within our Enhanced Access Service.

To undertake surgery consultations, home visits where necessary, and telephone queries from patients and health care professionals.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation

To undertake on-call duties as part of the Surgery on-call rota, where agreed. This may include requesting that patients present at the surgery, telephone consultations, home visits and triage.

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects, and interactions

Assess, identify, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with national and local guidelines.

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

Collecting data for audit purposes.

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive range of clinical duties at the agreed Surgeries within our Primary Care Network, which may also include working within our Enhanced Access Service.

To undertake surgery consultations, home visits where necessary, and telephone queries from patients and health care professionals.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation

To undertake on-call duties as part of the Surgery on-call rota, where agreed. This may include requesting that patients present at the surgery, telephone consultations, home visits and triage.

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects, and interactions

Assess, identify, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with national and local guidelines.

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

Collecting data for audit purposes.

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

  • Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Desirable

  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours. Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing compassionate care. Experience with EMIS Web or similar clinical systems is an advantage. Membership of a relevant Medical Defense Union.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using electronic clinical patient records. Experience of medicines management. Experience of QOF and clinical audit.

Desirable

  • Understanding of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including General Practice, the GMS contract, Clinical Governance, Network Contract DES, and Quality & Outcomes Framework. Knowledge of the health needs of the surgery population

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and entry on the GP Register - Certificate of completion date must be within 2 years and not having held a substantive post before. Certificate of Completion of Training in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration, or equivalent. Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible. Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

  • Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Desirable

  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours. Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing compassionate care. Experience with EMIS Web or similar clinical systems is an advantage. Membership of a relevant Medical Defense Union.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using electronic clinical patient records. Experience of medicines management. Experience of QOF and clinical audit.

Desirable

  • Understanding of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including General Practice, the GMS contract, Clinical Governance, Network Contract DES, and Quality & Outcomes Framework. Knowledge of the health needs of the surgery population

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and entry on the GP Register - Certificate of completion date must be within 2 years and not having held a substantive post before. Certificate of Completion of Training in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration, or equivalent. Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible. Evidence of ongoing professional development.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Raydocs, Newtown Medical Centre

Address

243 Wheeler Street

Birmingham

West Midlands

B19 2ET


Employer's website

https://www.newtownhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Raydocs, Newtown Medical Centre

Address

243 Wheeler Street

Birmingham

West Midlands

B19 2ET


Employer's website

https://www.newtownhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Nighat Rashid

nighat.rashid1@nhs.net

01212030666

Date posted

14 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11,000 a session

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4284-24-0002

Job locations

243 Wheeler Street

Birmingham

West Midlands

B19 2ET


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