Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a newly
qualified GP to join Weoley & Rubery PCN on a part time basis, for 4 to 6 sessions per week. You will be based at one of the Practices in this PCN.
The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). Leadership and supervision will be provided by the PCN Clinical Director and you will have opportunities to attend team meetings and access peer support across the PCN.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal
with a wide range of health needs, ensuring the
highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
This
will include, but is not limited to, surgery and telephone consultations,
administration, complying with the practices contracts (GMS/PMS/enhanced
services/DES).
About us
You will be employed on behalf of the PCN by Our
Health Partnership (OHP).
OHP was set up by local GPs who are passionate about providing high
quality primary care and using their time and skills effectively to benefit
patients..
We are currently a GP
partnership of 30 practices with 39 surgeries,
serving around 280,000 patients in Birmingham,
Wolverhampton, and Shropshire.
Our head office is based in Cotteridge, but this role will be based at one of Weoley & Rubery PCNs practices.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- In
accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will be
available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations,
telephone consultations, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat
prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence
in a timely fashion
- Triage
patients presenting to the surgery by telephone, online and in person
- 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 and promoting healthy lifestyle
strategies and education
- Manage
long-term conditions and patients with complex problems
- Recording
clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
- Collecting
data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements
- Delivering
enhanced services
- Check,
manage & process patient test results
- Refer
patients to secondary care and/or relevant organisations and internally within
the PCN (eg to additional roles members of the PCN team) as required
- Compiling
and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding
hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) in line with local and national
guidelines
- Prescribing
in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever
this is clinically appropriate
- In
general the post-holder will be expected to undertake the duties and
responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care in a surgery
on a PCN basis
Please see attached job description/person specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- In
accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will be
available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations,
telephone consultations, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat
prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence
in a timely fashion
- Triage
patients presenting to the surgery by telephone, online and in person
- 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 and promoting healthy lifestyle
strategies and education
- Manage
long-term conditions and patients with complex problems
- Recording
clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
- Collecting
data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements
- Delivering
enhanced services
- Check,
manage & process patient test results
- Refer
patients to secondary care and/or relevant organisations and internally within
the PCN (eg to additional roles members of the PCN team) as required
- Compiling
and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding
hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) in line with local and national
guidelines
- Prescribing
in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever
this is clinically appropriate
- In
general the post-holder will be expected to undertake the duties and
responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care in a surgery
on a PCN basis
Please see attached job description/person specification for full details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of primary care through the GP Vocational Training Scheme
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree
- Full registration with GMC
- Certification of Completion of Training (JCPTGP/PMETB)
- Inclusion on Performers List
- Evidence of a commitment to on-going personal & professional development
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of General Practice Services
- Understanding of Primary Care Networks and how they work
Desirable
- 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 including health inequalities
- Understanding current NHS policies
Personal Skills & Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verbally
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent record keeping
- Time management skills
- Able to work calmly under pressure
- Ability to work on own initiative
- IT skills (including word processing and database work)
- Committed to quality and patient satisfaction
- Committed to equal opportunities
- Team worker
- Flexibility & adaptability
Desirable
- Ability to bring fresh ideas
Other
Essential
- Committed to working as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-agency primary care team
- Openness to explore alternative working practices
- Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of primary care through the GP Vocational Training Scheme
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree
- Full registration with GMC
- Certification of Completion of Training (JCPTGP/PMETB)
- Inclusion on Performers List
- Evidence of a commitment to on-going personal & professional development
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of General Practice Services
- Understanding of Primary Care Networks and how they work
Desirable
- 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 including health inequalities
- Understanding current NHS policies
Personal Skills & Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verbally
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent record keeping
- Time management skills
- Able to work calmly under pressure
- Ability to work on own initiative
- IT skills (including word processing and database work)
- Committed to quality and patient satisfaction
- Committed to equal opportunities
- Team worker
- Flexibility & adaptability
Desirable
- Ability to bring fresh ideas
Other
Essential
- Committed to working as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-agency primary care team
- Openness to explore alternative working practices
- Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice
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).
