Cannock Medical Group in partnership with Cannock Villages PCN

PCN General Practitioner

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Cannock Villages Primary Care Network (PCN) to join our multi-disciplinary team. We are recruiting newly qualified general practitioners (GP) who are still within their first two years of completing their certificate of completion of training (CCT)

We are a well- established PCN team who are passionate about developing and delivering excellent quality local services to meet the needs of our patients. Our 11 member practices work alongside our team of Clinical Pharmacists, FCPs, Paramedics, Care coordinators, Social Prescribing Link Workers, General Practice Assistants, Mental Health Practitioners and Dietician.

Fixed Term 6 months with a view to change subject to national DES contracting.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate should be a newly qualified GP within the first two years of completing their certificate of completion of training (CCT), have full GMC registration and be included on the NHS England GP Performers List.

We are looking for an autonomous general practitioner to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients within a primary care setting. They will undertake a variety of duties including face to face and telephone consultations, and will also be responsible for the supervision of other ARRS Clinical staff. There is scope for further development in terms of lead roles, specialty interests and support in progression.

The successful candidate will work across a number of practices, allowing for full integration into the teams. As a newly or recently qualified GP, you will benefit from daily support from experienced GP colleagues

The role involves both clinical and administrative work which are based on the EMIS clinical system, balancing direct patient care with involvement in broader initiatives.

The post holder will be professionally accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMC code of conduct ensuring the safety of patients and quality of their care. They will need to be capable of independent travel across the Cannock area and work flexibly to meet the needs of the Business.

This role is a fixed term position for 6 months.

The PCN is committed to ongoing employment should funding allow.

About us

As a newly qualified GP, It will be an opportunity to work with Allied Health Professionals to enhance the service we offer to our patients. The Cannock Villages Primary Care Network consists of 11 Practices with a combined list size of approx. 61k. The PCN has great access links and is located near junction 11 of the M6 motorway.

Travel Required: Across the Cannock Villages Primary Care Network Practices:

High Street Surgery

The Nile Practice

Essington Medical Practice

Quinton Practice

Southfield Way Surgery

Norton Canes Health Centre

Norton Canes Practice

Norton Canes Surgery

Red Lion Surgery

Alderwood Surgery

Heath Hayes HC

This role requires motivation and passion, to deliver excellent friendly service within general practice and will be pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience As per the ARRS pay scale

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5270-24-0005

Job locations

High Street Surgery

Cheslyn Hay

Cannock

Staffordshire

WS6 7AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS and PCN DES contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Further job responsibilities are within the provided job description.

Job responsibilities

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 theUK 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job responsibilities

To undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing/authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.

Manage a broad range of acute and chronic illnesses, ensuring that care is delivered in line with evidence-based guidelines and best practices.

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

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

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

Participate in the management of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and COPD, ensuring that patients receive optimal long-term care.

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

Providing counselling and health education

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

Collecting data for audit purposes

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions

Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate

The post-holder will be required to visit patients during surgery time in an emergency if clinically indicated.

The post-holder will undertake a share of home visits per week as allocated.

The post-holder will also be required to work a share of the PCN Enhanced Access Service, via a rota system.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical degree
  • Qualified GP MRCGP - general practitioner certificate of completion of training (CCT) (within first 2 years of qualification)
  • Full GMC registration
  • Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice
  • National Performers List registration (England)
  • Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues
  • Understanding of the role of teamwork in providing quality services
  • To understand the patient's perspective in developing and delivering quality services

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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS and PCN DES contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Further job responsibilities are within the provided job description.

Job responsibilities

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 theUK 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job responsibilities

To undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing/authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.

Manage a broad range of acute and chronic illnesses, ensuring that care is delivered in line with evidence-based guidelines and best practices.

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

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

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

Participate in the management of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and COPD, ensuring that patients receive optimal long-term care.

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

Providing counselling and health education

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

Collecting data for audit purposes

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions

Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate

The post-holder will be required to visit patients during surgery time in an emergency if clinically indicated.

The post-holder will undertake a share of home visits per week as allocated.

The post-holder will also be required to work a share of the PCN Enhanced Access Service, via a rota system.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical degree
  • Qualified GP MRCGP - general practitioner certificate of completion of training (CCT) (within first 2 years of qualification)
  • Full GMC registration
  • Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice
  • National Performers List registration (England)
  • Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues
  • Understanding of the role of teamwork in providing quality services
  • To understand the patient's perspective in developing and delivering quality services

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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential
  • MBBS or equivalent medical degree
  • Qualified GP MRCGP - general practitioner certificate of completion of training (CCT) (within first 2 years of qualification)
  • Full GMC registration
  • Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice
  • National Performers List registration (England)
  • Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS or MDU)
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Desirable

  • Desirable
  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues
  • Understanding of the role of teamwork in providing quality services
  • To understand the patient's perspective in developing and delivering quality services
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential
  • MBBS or equivalent medical degree
  • Qualified GP MRCGP - general practitioner certificate of completion of training (CCT) (within first 2 years of qualification)
  • Full GMC registration
  • Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice
  • National Performers List registration (England)
  • Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS or MDU)
  • Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Desirable

  • Desirable
  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues
  • Understanding of the role of teamwork in providing quality services
  • To understand the patient's perspective in developing and delivering quality services

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

Cannock Medical Group in partnership with Cannock Villages PCN

Address

High Street Surgery

Cheslyn Hay

Cannock

Staffordshire

WS6 7AB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cannock Medical Group in partnership with Cannock Villages PCN

Address

High Street Surgery

Cheslyn Hay

Cannock

Staffordshire

WS6 7AB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Manager

Carl Bradley

carl.bradley4@staffs.nhs.uk

07799622617

Details

Date posted

21 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience As per the ARRS pay scale

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5270-24-0005

Job locations

High Street Surgery

Cheslyn Hay

Cannock

Staffordshire

WS6 7AB


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