Job summary CONTRACT: Initially a Fixed Term Contract of 6-12 months with a view to change subject to national DES contracting. Are you a newly qualified GP (within the last two years, without a substantive post) looking for an exciting and supportive role to launch your career? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multi-disciplinary PCN team. We are a dynamic, forward thinking PCN team who are passionate about developing and delivering excellent quality local services to meet the needs of our patients. Due to the changes in the ARRS Scheme to introduce General Practitioners we are looking to expand our team by seeking to employ a newly qualified General Practitioner to work alongside our practices and PCN staff. Our PCN staff currently include Clinical Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, Respiratory Physiotherapist, Care Coordinators and Health and Wellbeing Coaches. Main duties of the job We would like a newly qualified GP who can work independently and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting. To be professional, accountable, and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMC code of conduct ensuring the safety of patients and quality of their care is primary. About us Primary Care Networks (PCNs) form a key building block of the NHS long-term plan. General Practices working together at scale has been a policy priority for some years for a range of reasons. These include improving the ability of practices to recruit and retain staff; to manage financial and estates pressures; to provide a wider range of services to patients and to integrate with the wider health and care system more easily. Bradford City 5 PCN is a large PCN with 10 practices and a patient list size of approximately 56,000 patients. We cover the geographical area of Bradford Moor, Barkerend, Thornbury and Eccleshill. We have a significant workforce in place which brings wonderful opportunities for in-house multi-disciplinary team working. We have a well-developed team which includes a Pharmacy Team, Social Prescribers, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Care Coordinators and a Respiratory Physiotherapist. Following the release of ARRS GP funding we are looking for newly qualified (within 2 years) to join our PCN on a fixed term salaried contact until 31 March 2025. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience To be negotiated Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A0721-24-0000 Job locations Barkerend Health Centre Barkerend Rd Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 8QH Job description Job responsibilities 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. These include but are not exhaustive: Using SystmOne to record data. Triaging Surgery Consultations, Telephone Consultations, Home Visits, Prescription Queries Long Term Care Sick Notes Dealing with queries, paperwork, reports, and correspondence in a timely fashion. Developing care plans and promoting healthy lifestyle strategies Manage and process test results Refer patients to relevant services including secondary care Job description Job responsibilities 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. These include but are not exhaustive: Using SystmOne to record data. Triaging Surgery Consultations, Telephone Consultations, Home Visits, Prescription Queries Long Term Care Sick Notes Dealing with queries, paperwork, reports, and correspondence in a timely fashion. Developing care plans and promoting healthy lifestyle strategies Manage and process test results Refer patients to relevant services including secondary care Person Specification Experience Essential An understanding of the requirements of working in primary care. Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions. Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice. Understanding of evidence-based practice. Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision. Ability to effectively assess and diagnose. Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly. Assessing and managing acute deteriorations/exacerbations of Long- Term Conditions. Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely. Broad knowledge of clinical governance Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Desirable Knowledge of General Practice Clinical Systems eg. SystmOne and EMIS. Knowledge of the demographic area Experience in Triage. Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.(QOF) Awareness of issues within the wider health arena. Knowledge of health-promotion strategies. Experience of providing home visits. Qualifications Essential Essential Applicants must have current UK professional registration. (For further information please see NHS Careers website) Satisfactory references Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and entry on the GP Register (Certificate of completion date must be within 2 years and not having held a substantive post before). Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent. Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible. Evidence of ongoing professional development Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle Equality and diversity Essential The GP will comply with the practices equality and diversity policy, and legislation relating to equality and diversity. Support the equality and diversity of patients, carers and colleagues by recognising the importance of peoples rights and interpreting them in a way that is consistent with policy, procedures and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues by behaving in a manner which is welcoming, non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Other Requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health Clearance Right to Work in the UK Person Specification Experience Essential An understanding of the requirements of working in primary care. Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions. Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice. Understanding of evidence-based practice. Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision. Ability to effectively assess and diagnose. Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly. Assessing and managing acute deteriorations/exacerbations of Long- Term Conditions. Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely. Broad knowledge of clinical governance Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Desirable Knowledge of General Practice Clinical Systems eg. SystmOne and EMIS. Knowledge of the demographic area Experience in Triage. Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.(QOF) Awareness of issues within the wider health arena. Knowledge of health-promotion strategies. Experience of providing home visits. Qualifications Essential Essential Applicants must have current UK professional registration. (For further information please see NHS Careers website) Satisfactory references Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and entry on the GP Register (Certificate of completion date must be within 2 years and not having held a substantive post before). Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent. Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible. Evidence of ongoing professional development Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle Equality and diversity Essential The GP will comply with the practices equality and diversity policy, and legislation relating to equality and diversity. Support the equality and diversity of patients, carers and colleagues by recognising the importance of peoples rights and interpreting them in a way that is consistent with policy, procedures and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues by behaving in a manner which is welcoming, non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Other Requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health Clearance Right to Work in the UK 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 The Bradford Moor Practice Address Barkerend Health Centre Barkerend Rd Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 8QH Employer's website https://bradfordmoorpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)