Job summary We are looking for a newly qualified (within 2 years and not having had a substantive post), enthusiastic, forward-thinking GP to join The Penge Primary Care Network on a fixed term salaried contact until 31 March 2025 with the possibility of extending beyond this date. Penge PCN is anetwork of 6 GP surgeries which are Anerley Surgery, Park Practice, Oakfield Surgery, Robin Hood Surgery, Sundridge Medical Practice & Highland Medical Practice. Together they cover a patient population of over 32,000 patients. The PCN caters to the healthcare needs of their patients by ensuring they make the best use of collective resources across practices, local healthcare providers and professional groups to allow greater resilience to primary care. To achieve this, they are supported by additional roles such as clinical pharmacists, social prescribers, dietician, general practice assistants, care coordinators, mental health practitioners, physiotherapists, podiatrist, pharmacy technicians and now your role as a newly qualified GP. Main duties of the job Clinically examine & assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective & plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice, PCN and local guidelines The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance Effective management of long-term conditions Processing of administration in a timely manner On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles Assist practices achieve in areas of the QOF Attend & contribute effectively to practice meetings as required Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies Be aware of your duties & responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to our policies and procedures on Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults. Recognise the need for & be able to perform & interpret investigatory procedures, including laboratory and radiology Prioritise health problems & 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 & apply principles of self-care About us BGPA is a federation of all 43 Bromley practices working collaboratively to enhance the health and wellbeing of Bromley residents, covering over 350,000 patients, 100% of the Bromley population. BGPAs partner organisation is Bromley Education and Training Hub (BETH). BETH supports education, training and professional development across primary care in Bromley and beyond. BGPAs goals are to work strategically with Bromley practices to help secure the best services for patients whilst working together to support member practices in the challenges of a changing NHS. BGPA aims to improve the morale of general practice in Bromley by sharing expertise, services and supporting its workforce. BGPA will make a positive impact on medical services in Bromley by working closely with One Bromley Partners including NHS SEL ICB, local NHS trusts, local providers and patient groups, to improve the delivery of healthcare to the local population. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £10,500 a year Per session per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 2 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number B0166-25-0004 Job locations Kelsey Park Farmhouse 379 Croydon Road Beckenham BR3 3QL Job description Job responsibilities Bromley GP Alliance (BGPA) Department Information BGPA is a federation of all 43 Bromley practices working collaboratively to enhance the health and wellbeing of Bromley residents, covering over 350,000 patients, 100% of the Bromley population. BGPAs partner organisation is Bromley Education and Training Hub (BETH). BETH supports education, training and professional development across primary care in Bromley and beyond. Organisational Values / Objectives BGPAs goals are to work strategically with Bromley practices to help secure the best services for patients whilst working together to support member practices in the challenges of a changing NHS. BGPA aims to improve the morale of general practice in Bromley by sharing expertise, services and supporting its workforce. BGPA will make a positive impact on medical services in Bromley by working closely with One Bromley Partners including NHS SEL ICB, local NHS trusts, local providers and patient groups, to improve the delivery of healthcare to the local population. Key Relationships PCN Clinical Directors Senior Management of BGPA General Practitioners and other staff within PCN practices PCN ARRS staff Bromley CCG Other Bromley health and care organisations Third sector organisations Patients, family members and carers Job Summary We are looking for a newly qualified (within 2 years and not having had a substantive post), enthusiastic, forward-thinking GP to join The Penge Primary Care Network on a fixed term salaried contact until 31 March 2025 with the possibility of extending beyond this date. Penge PCN is anetwork of 6 GP surgeries which are Anerley Surgery, Park Practice, Oakfield Surgery, Robin Hood Surgery, Sundridge Medical Practice & Highland Medical Practice. Together they cover a patient population of over 32,000 patients. The PCN caters to the healthcare needs of their patients by ensuring they make the best use of collective resources across practices, local healthcare providers and professional groups to allow greater resilience to primary care. To achieve this, they are supported by additional roles such as clinical pharmacists, social prescribers, dietician, general practice assistants, care coordinators, mental health practitioners, physiotherapists, podiatrist, pharmacy technicians and now your role as a newly qualified GP. Duties and Responsibilities as a PCN GP 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 The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance Effective management of long-term conditions Processing of administration in a timely manner On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the PCN practices Assist practices achieve in areas of the QOF Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required Ensure compliance with the appraisal process Prepare and complete the revalidation process Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to our policies and procedures on Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults. 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 Personal/Professional Development Participate in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Participate in any training programme implemented by the management team Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Assess own performance and development and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Communication Demonstrate interpersonal skills when dealing with all levels of staff across the BGPA using persuasion, tact and reassurance where necessary. To deal with all telephone calls related to the services, ensuring callers are communicated with in a sensitive and effective manner and problems are dealt with promptly and efficiently. Handle confidential patient material in a sensitive and discrete fashion in compliance with Bromley GP Alliance policy and procedure. To be able to influence, motivate and involve individuals and teams to reach necessary performance target expectations. Liaise with other departments and members of the Bromley GP Alliance and other organisations to ensure the smooth running of the office and to assisting the functioning of the team. The post holder is required to follow Bromley GP Alliance policies and procedures which are regularly updated including: Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information Post holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1998. Post holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2005, post holders must apply the Bromley GP Alliances FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information. Equal Opportunities Post holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Bromley GP Alliances Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws. Health and Safety All post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that the Trusts health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees. Infection Control All post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required by the Trust to reduce HCAIs. All post holders must comply with the Bromley GP Alliance infection screening and immunisation policies as well as be familiar with the Trusts Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps. Risk Management All post holders have a responsibility to report risks such as clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly. They are expected to be familiar with the Trusts use of risk assessments to predict and control risk, as well as the incident reporting system for learning from mistakes and near misses in order to improve services. Post holders must also attend training identified by their manager or stated by the Trust to be mandatory. Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Post holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Smoking Policy It is the Trusts policy to promote health. Smoking, therefore, is actively discouraged. It is illegal within Trust buildings and vehicles. Review of this Job Description This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder. Job description Job responsibilities Bromley GP Alliance (BGPA) Department Information BGPA is a federation of all 43 Bromley practices working collaboratively to enhance the health and wellbeing of Bromley residents, covering over 350,000 patients, 100% of the Bromley population. BGPAs partner organisation is Bromley Education and Training Hub (BETH). BETH supports education, training and professional development across primary care in Bromley and beyond. Organisational Values / Objectives BGPAs goals are to work strategically with Bromley practices to help secure the best services for patients whilst working together to support member practices in the challenges of a changing NHS. BGPA aims to improve the morale of general practice in Bromley by sharing expertise, services and supporting its workforce. BGPA will make a positive impact on medical services in Bromley by working closely with One Bromley Partners including NHS SEL ICB, local NHS trusts, local providers and patient groups, to improve the delivery of healthcare to the local population. Key Relationships PCN Clinical Directors Senior Management of BGPA General Practitioners and other staff within PCN practices PCN ARRS staff Bromley CCG Other Bromley health and care organisations Third sector organisations Patients, family members and carers Job Summary We are looking for a newly qualified (within 2 years and not having had a substantive post), enthusiastic, forward-thinking GP to join The Penge Primary Care Network on a fixed term salaried contact until 31 March 2025 with the possibility of extending beyond this date. Penge PCN is anetwork of 6 GP surgeries which are Anerley Surgery, Park Practice, Oakfield Surgery, Robin Hood Surgery, Sundridge Medical Practice & Highland Medical Practice. Together they cover a patient population of over 32,000 patients. The PCN caters to the healthcare needs of their patients by ensuring they make the best use of collective resources across practices, local healthcare providers and professional groups to allow greater resilience to primary care. To achieve this, they are supported by additional roles such as clinical pharmacists, social prescribers, dietician, general practice assistants, care coordinators, mental health practitioners, physiotherapists, podiatrist, pharmacy technicians and now your role as a newly qualified GP. Duties and Responsibilities as a PCN GP 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 The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance Effective management of long-term conditions Processing of administration in a timely manner On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the PCN practices Assist practices achieve in areas of the QOF Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required Ensure compliance with the appraisal process Prepare and complete the revalidation process Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to our policies and procedures on Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults. 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 Personal/Professional Development Participate in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Participate in any training programme implemented by the management team Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Assess own performance and development and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Communication Demonstrate interpersonal skills when dealing with all levels of staff across the BGPA using persuasion, tact and reassurance where necessary. To deal with all telephone calls related to the services, ensuring callers are communicated with in a sensitive and effective manner and problems are dealt with promptly and efficiently. Handle confidential patient material in a sensitive and discrete fashion in compliance with Bromley GP Alliance policy and procedure. To be able to influence, motivate and involve individuals and teams to reach necessary performance target expectations. Liaise with other departments and members of the Bromley GP Alliance and other organisations to ensure the smooth running of the office and to assisting the functioning of the team. The post holder is required to follow Bromley GP Alliance policies and procedures which are regularly updated including: Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information Post holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1998. Post holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2005, post holders must apply the Bromley GP Alliances FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information. Equal Opportunities Post holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Bromley GP Alliances Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws. Health and Safety All post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that the Trusts health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees. Infection Control All post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required by the Trust to reduce HCAIs. All post holders must comply with the Bromley GP Alliance infection screening and immunisation policies as well as be familiar with the Trusts Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps. Risk Management All post holders have a responsibility to report risks such as clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly. They are expected to be familiar with the Trusts use of risk assessments to predict and control risk, as well as the incident reporting system for learning from mistakes and near misses in order to improve services. Post holders must also attend training identified by their manager or stated by the Trust to be mandatory. Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Post holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Smoking Policy It is the Trusts policy to promote health. Smoking, therefore, is actively discouraged. It is illegal within Trust buildings and vehicles. Review of this Job Description This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder. Person Specification Abilities Essential Ability to use databases and prepare spreadsheets. Ability to communicate effectively with professionals at all levels Ability to work on own initiative, without supervision and to prioritise own workload Ability to work under pressure in potentially stressful situations Other Essential Willingness to learn new skills Good understanding of confidentiality issues Experience Essential Knowledge of APMS, PMS, GMS contracts Experience of strategy development and implementation Knowledge and experience of general Practice in the UK Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients Ability to safely oversee and share care of patients with nursing and other staff Ability to work with non-career grade staff, registrars and specialist nurses To have a broad understanding of all elements of, and a commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance Good IT skills Assessing risk and planning mitigation Experience and working knowledge of all relevant and legislative responsibilities relating to GDPR, Health & Safety, Human Resources and CQC Experience of working with a framework of confidentiality Desirable Use of EMIS Experience in Triage Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework. Knowledge of health-promotion strategies Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration MBBS or Equivalent medical degree MRCGP Inclusion on the performers list MPS/MDUS/MDDUS Membership Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Caring attitude to patients Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook 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 clinical risk management Desirable Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Person Specification Abilities Essential Ability to use databases and prepare spreadsheets. Ability to communicate effectively with professionals at all levels Ability to work on own initiative, without supervision and to prioritise own workload Ability to work under pressure in potentially stressful situations Other Essential Willingness to learn new skills Good understanding of confidentiality issues Experience Essential Knowledge of APMS, PMS, GMS contracts Experience of strategy development and implementation Knowledge and experience of general Practice in the UK Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients Ability to safely oversee and share care of patients with nursing and other staff Ability to work with non-career grade staff, registrars and specialist nurses To have a broad understanding of all elements of, and a commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance Good IT skills Assessing risk and planning mitigation Experience and working knowledge of all relevant and legislative responsibilities relating to GDPR, Health & Safety, Human Resources and CQC Experience of working with a framework of confidentiality Desirable Use of EMIS Experience in Triage Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework. Knowledge of health-promotion strategies Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration MBBS or Equivalent medical degree MRCGP Inclusion on the performers list MPS/MDUS/MDDUS Membership Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Caring attitude to patients Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook 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 clinical risk management Desirable Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes 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 Bromley GP Alliance Ltd Address Kelsey Park Farmhouse 379 Croydon Road Beckenham BR3 3QL Employer's website https://bromleygpalliance.org/ (Opens in a new tab)