We are looking to appoint two newly qualified GPs for the Rotherham Central North PCN under the ARRS funding rules, on a fixed term contract until March 2025. We are a friendly PCN with a strong emphasis on team working and collaboration, for better outcomes for our patients and working conditions for our team members.
This would be an admin light post responsible only for administration related to patients seen in the same day clinic. Time would be allocated in each session for that. A small number of appointments may be follow-ups for patients seen previously.
We have funding within the ARRS funds to employ for five sessions per week. The preferred working pattern would be one session per working day Monday to Friday, with some flexibility on timing. It would ideally suit someone looking for work exclusively within school hours, but we are also open to discuss alternative working patterns.
According to the national funding rules, candidates must be registered on the Performers List and with the GMC, with a CCT date within the last two years and must not have previously held a substantive post.
Main duties of the job
This GP would work with colleagues across the PCN practices to staff a same day clinical service, to supplement that offering directly from the practices themselves.
The role would be based in a number of the PCN practice buildings, rotating through some different premises each week to allow access for all network patients. Clinical support would be offered by each practice, with co-ordination and oversight through the Clinical Director. The primary mode of patient consult would be face to face appointments, following care navigation from practice front of house teams.
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.
About us
Rotherham Central North PCN is a collaborative of 4 practices: Broom Lane Medical Centre, Greenside Medical Centre, Woodstock Bower Medical Centre, Greasbrough Medical Centre.
We have a large ARRS team that comprises of Pharmacists, Pharmacy technicians, Mental Health Practitioners, Social Prescribing link workers, Admiral Nurse, Physiotherapists, Home visiting team, and Diabetic Dieticians. We believe that every ARRS team member should be made to feel part of the bigger team in the surgery. Our staff turnover is minimal.
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The PCN GP is tasked with providing high-quality, patient-centred care while adhering to clinical guidelines and professional standards. Key responsibilities include:
Clinical Responsibilities
1. Providing a safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care in the surgery, patients' homes, or other care environments.
2. Clinically examine and assess patient needs from both physiological and psychological perspectives.
3. Develop and implement clinical care plans, referring patients to appropriate services in a timely manner according to practice and/or PCN guidelines.
4. Recognise the need for and perform investigatory procedures, including laboratory tests and radiological assessments, and interpret the results.
5. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately in complex, urgent, or emergency situations, including the initiation of effective emergency care.
6. Ensure appropriate follow-up care for patients post-intervention.
7. Support patients in adopting health promotion strategies and self-care principles.
8. Deliver anticipatory care plans to proactive health management.
9. Independently prescribe medications within the scope of practice / PCN, adhering to local and national prescribing guidelines.
10. Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions.
11. Review and adjust medications according to NICE guidelines and local care pathways.
12. Maintain an awareness of developments in clinical practice and implement changes as and when necessary.
Administrative Responsibilities
1. Process referrals, repeat prescription requests, and other administrative tasks in a timely manner.
Record clear consultation notes using the clinical system (SystmOne) to agreed standards.
1. Work collaboratively with colleagues, sharing practice workload equitably and contributing to the overall efficiency of the team.
2. Contribute to the successful implementation of quality initiatives within the PCN and engage in clinical audits.
Professional and Policy Compliance
1. Comply with all national, statutory, legislative, and local policies.
2. Proactively contribute to the development and improvement of local policies and protocols.
3. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding safeguarding children and adults, adhering to policies and procedures.
4. Always maintain patient confidentiality and ensure that sensitive information is handled according to PCN policies.
5. Follow relevant practice policies and guidelines, including those related to prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, and Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) standards.
6. Create opportunities to address patient care needs efficiently, managing patient expectations realistically.
7. Encourage the use of technology and alternative care options when appropriate to improve service delivery.
8. Report any concerns related to safety or quality of patient care to the Clinical Director, Practice Manager, or PCN Manager immediately.
9. Engage in regular communication with patients to reassure them and address any concerns regarding their care.
Training and personal development
1. Staff training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisals and will be in accordance with PCN requirements.
2. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the PCN. It is the individual's responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments and appropriate member/fellowship requirements if any.
3. Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful, and imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.
4. If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given.
5. Develop and maintain a Personal Learning Plan.
Equality and Diversity
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
1. Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
2. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
3. Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the PCN as part of this employment, such training to include:
1. Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
2. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the PCN, and will:
1. Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
2. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
3. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team's performance.
4. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients' needs.
5. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Communication:
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
1. Communicate effectively and professionally with other team members.
2. Communicate effectively and professionally with external stakeholders.
3. Communicate effectively and professionally with patients and carers.
4. Recognize people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Person Specification
Experience
1. Knowledge and understanding of triage.
2. Appropriate level of primary care experience.
3. Newly Qualified General Practitioner with under 2 years from qualification.
4. Experience of ICB initiatives.
5. Knowledge of clinical governance.
6. Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.
7. A good understanding of Patient Choice.
8. Experience of medicines management.
9. Potential to cope with stressful situations.
10. An understanding of GP commissioning.
Personal Qualities and Attributes
1. Adaptable and open to new situations and changes.
2. Understanding and relating to patients' feelings and concerns.
3. Respectful and polite in interactions.
4. Showing kindness and care towards patients.
5. Confident in decision-making and actions.
6. Effective at planning and structuring tasks.
7. Able to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines.
8. Committed and reliable in teamwork.
9. Taking initiative to identify and tackle tasks independently.
10. Self-motivated to achieve personal and professional goals.
11. Maintaining confidentiality with sensitive information.
Skills and knowledge
1. Ability to work autonomously.
2. Ability to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.
3. Problem-solving and analytical skills.
4. IT skills MS Office, Internet etc able to competently use all basic IT software.
5. Flexible and a good timekeeper.
6. Good telephone skills.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills.
8. Detail-Oriented.
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
10. Knowledge of General Practice Clinical Systems such as SystmOne.
Other requirements
1. Meets DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record, in line with the law on spent convictions.
2. Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands.
3. Champion of equality and valuing diversity.
4. Always operates in line with Confidentiality and Data Protection Act.
5. Working flexibly and prioritising competing demands on time to ensure agreed deadlines are met and organisational effectiveness within limited hours available.
6. Balancing the expectations of member Practices and the needs of the PCN as a whole within the constraints of limited resources and different ways of working.
7. Managing a diverse team, including health professionals and others, some of whom may be senior to you.
Qualifications
1. Full GMC Registration to practice as a GP.
2. Inclusion on Performers List.
3. Eligibility for Medical Indemnity Membership.
4. Commitment to professional development.
5. Eligible to work in the UK.
6. MRCGP.
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.
£49,181.60 a year based on 5 sessions per week.
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