Job summary Following the enhancement of DES contract we are looking for a newly qualified (within 2 yrs and not currently in a substantive post), enthusiastic, forward-thinking GP to join the practice of North Halifax Primary Care Network on a fixed term salaried contact until 31 March 2025. We will consider applications for 4 sessions with a start date as soon as possible. The hours of work are by agreement during our core business hours 08:00 - 18:30h. The post holder will work in a rota basis between the member practices, see location section for details. You will be required to work across 4 practices, supporting our practices through the winter period. All practices are Training Practices. We are a highly supportive PCN and the practices all work closely within the PCN, understanding the importance of a good work/life balance with an open door ethos. A training budget will be invested in your development during this contract. We will work with you to tailor a package of training support and study leave that will give you the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to thrive in the early years of your career. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy sooner should we receive sufficient number of applications. If you have the skills and qualities listed in the person specification section, we would be happy to receive your application. You have the option to submit a CV. Main duties of the job 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. For full list of duties, please see Job Description section General responsibilities require the post holder to conform with the following principles: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF) Confidentiality Quality & Continuous Improvement (Q & CI) Induction Training Learning and development Collaborative working Service delivery Security Professional conduct About us North Halifax PCN is a well-established network of 4 practices: Beechwood Medical Centre Caritas Group Practice Keighley Road Surgery Plane Trees Group Practice who have worked collaboratively delivering care to our population of over 38,000 patients, even before the networks were created in 2019. The PCN (member practices, clinicians, first contact physiotherapists, clinical pharmacists) aims to provide the essential link between the health and social care needs of patients. We realise that we need to tackle any health and social inequalities to grow and mature accessible services to everyone. We operate under the Lead Practice model, which allows us to offer the NHS pension. For more details on our organisation, see www.northhalifaxpcn.com Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience £8,400 per session Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number A3735-25-0000 Job locations North Halifax Primary Care Network Unit 1 Mixenden Community Hub 101 Mixenden Road HALIFAX West Yorkshire HX2 8PU Beechwood Medical Centre Keighley Road Halifax West Yorkshire HX2 8AL Plane Trees Group Practice 51 Sandbeds Road Halifax West Yorkshire HX2 0QL Keighley Road Surgery Keighley Road Halifax West Yorkshire HX2 9LL Caritas Group Practice Woodside Road Halifax WestYorkshire HX3 6EL Job description Job responsibilities This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account development within the North Halifax PCN. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the efficient running of the organisation. This list may be amended, following consultation with the post-holder, to facilitate the development of the role, the Network and the individual. Main Duties: Provide face-to-face and telephone consultations for routine and urgent care. Manage patient care in surgery, including investigating and reviewing results, developing care plans, and making referrals to secondary care, the PCN team or other providers. Issue and sign repeat prescriptions, ensuring they align with national/local guidelines. Record clear, contemporaneous consultation notes using EMIS and S1 clinical systems. Ensure safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective care, in line with Practice clinical protocols and NICE guidance Independently prescribe medications within your scope of practice. Utilise other available clinical and support staff in delivering a holistic and patient centred care. Actively participate in MDT and care conference meetings, as required. Administer and handle patient-related queries, test results, referral letters, and other tasks in a timely manner. Conduct patient home visits if needed. We do have an Acute Visiting Service. Job description Job responsibilities This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account development within the North Halifax PCN. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the efficient running of the organisation. This list may be amended, following consultation with the post-holder, to facilitate the development of the role, the Network and the individual. Main Duties: Provide face-to-face and telephone consultations for routine and urgent care. Manage patient care in surgery, including investigating and reviewing results, developing care plans, and making referrals to secondary care, the PCN team or other providers. Issue and sign repeat prescriptions, ensuring they align with national/local guidelines. Record clear, contemporaneous consultation notes using EMIS and S1 clinical systems. Ensure safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective care, in line with Practice clinical protocols and NICE guidance Independently prescribe medications within your scope of practice. Utilise other available clinical and support staff in delivering a holistic and patient centred care. Actively participate in MDT and care conference meetings, as required. Administer and handle patient-related queries, test results, referral letters, and other tasks in a timely manner. Conduct patient home visits if needed. We do have an Acute Visiting Service. Person Specification Experience Desirable Experience of working in General Practice Qualifications Essential GMC registration GP Post grad qualification of no earlier than September 2022. Skills, Knowledge and Personal Qualities Essential Working knowledge of the NHS and care systems Understanding the demographics and needs of patients Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit Good interpersonal and communication skills Desirable Knowledge: Clinical systems knowledge: SystmOne and EMIS Driving licence and use of a car Person Specification Experience Desirable Experience of working in General Practice Qualifications Essential GMC registration GP Post grad qualification of no earlier than September 2022. Skills, Knowledge and Personal Qualities Essential Working knowledge of the NHS and care systems Understanding the demographics and needs of patients Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit Good interpersonal and communication skills Desirable Knowledge: Clinical systems knowledge: SystmOne and EMIS Driving licence and use of a car 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. Employer details Employer name North Halifax Primary Care Network Address North Halifax Primary Care Network Unit 1 Mixenden Community Hub 101 Mixenden Road HALIFAX West Yorkshire HX2 8PU Employer's website https://northhalifaxpcn.com/ (Opens in a new tab)