Job summary
Due to the changes in the ARRS Scheme to introduce General Practitioners, East Cleveland PCN is looking to expand our team by seeking to employ newly qualified General Practitioners to work alongside our practices and PCN staff.
Visa sponsorship may be available for suitable candidates.
Main duties of the job
The
postholder will be expected to:
perform as an autonomous general practitioner
working independently and with other health care professionals to assess,
diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care
setting
provide expert professional advice to
patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical
excellence.
be involved in the provision of education and
training to GP Registrars and other staff.
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 is primary.
Further information about this role is available in the attached job description.
The post
holder will need to be capable of independent travel across the East Cleveland area
and work flexibly to meet the needs of the Business.
About us
East Cleveland PCN hasa patient population of 42,000 across its 5 core member practices.
Brotton Surgery, Brotton
Hillside Practice, Skelton
Springwood Surgery, Guisborough
The Garth Surgery, Guisborough
Woodside Surgery, Loftus
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
In accordance with the practice rota, as agreed, the
post-holder will make themselves available 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
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
In consultation with patients and in line with
current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
Providing counselling and health education
Admitting or discharging patients to and from the
caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
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
Visiting patients during surgery time in an
emergency if clinically indicated
Undertake a fair % of On Call/duty doctor sessions
per week as allocated on the practice rota and participate in the extended
hours enhanced service as necessary
Undertaking fair share of home visiting sessions per
week as allocated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
In accordance with the practice rota, as agreed, the
post-holder will make themselves available 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
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
In consultation with patients and in line with
current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
Providing counselling and health education
Admitting or discharging patients to and from the
caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
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
Visiting patients during surgery time in an
emergency if clinically indicated
Undertake a fair % of On Call/duty doctor sessions
per week as allocated on the practice rota and participate in the extended
hours enhanced service as necessary
Undertaking fair share of home visiting sessions per
week as allocated.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Systmone user skills
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificated of Completion of Training CCT)
- Full GMC registration
- Performers Lists | PCSE (england.nhs.uk) (England)
- Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
- Evidence of current validation
- Evidence of last appraisal
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- Newly Qualified General Practitioner (with under 2 years from qualification)
- Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice
- General understanding of the primary care contract
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB initiatives
Personal qualities
Essential
- 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 utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
- Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF
Other requirements
Essential
- Occupational Health clearance
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Systmone user skills
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- General Practitioner (Certificated of Completion of Training CCT)
- Full GMC registration
- Performers Lists | PCSE (england.nhs.uk) (England)
- Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
- Evidence of current validation
- Evidence of last appraisal
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- Experience of QOF and clinical audit
- Newly Qualified General Practitioner (with under 2 years from qualification)
- Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice
- General understanding of the primary care contract
- Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
Desirable
- Experience of medicines management
- Experience of ICB initiatives
Personal qualities
Essential
- 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 utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
- Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF
Other requirements
Essential
- Occupational Health clearance
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.
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.
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).