Keynsham PCN GP Position
Keynsham PCN is a medium-sized Primary Care Network with a patient list of 28,000. We have a significant workforce, providing excellent opportunities for in-house multidisciplinary team working. Our team includes Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Paramedics, First Contact Physiotherapists, Nursing Associates, support staff, and more, enabling us to meet most patient needs on their doorstep.
We prioritize training and development, hosting medical students and GP registrars. Our well-established PCN has a strong culture of governance and clinical supervision. We have a dedicated PCN Manager, an Educational Lead, and a supportive Clinical Director. We actively explore new ways of working and regularly submit funding bids to pilot innovative service delivery approaches.
Job Outline
Following the release of ARRS GP information and funding, we are seeking newly qualified GPs (within 2 years and without a substantive post) who are enthusiastic and forward-thinking to join Keynsham PCN on a fixed-term salaried contract until 31 March 2026. We are considering applications for 3-4 sessions starting July 2025.
You will work across two practices (three sites), supporting our training practices. Our practices are highly supportive, work closely together, and value a good work/life balance with an open-door ethos.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake duties governed by the contract and objectives of Direct and Local Enhanced Services, including:
* Face-to-face and telephone consultations
* Patient home visits and nursing home visits
* Checking and signing repeat prescriptions
* Handling queries, test results, referral letters (NHS/private), tasks, emails, and correspondence promptly
* Managing clinical care, including investigations, reviewing results, and making referrals as appropriate
* Developing care and treatment plans in consultation with patients, following current practice protocols and guidelines such as NICE
For more details, please see the following documents:
* Keynsham-PCN-GP-ARRS-person-specification-April-2025.pdf
* PCN-GP-ARRS-Job-Description-Keynsham-PCN-April-2025-1.pdf
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