Do you want to work with patients where you can really make a difference to those most in need? Following the release of ARRS GP information and funding we are looking for a minimum of two newly qualified (within 2 years and not having previously held a substantive GP post), enthusiastic, forward-thinking GPs to join North Solihull Primary Care Network on a fixed term salaried contract until 31 March 2025. We will consider applications for a minimum of 4 sessions.
Please note that should this vacancy attract sufficient interest it may be necessary to close
the vacancy at an earlier date. We therefore suggest that you apply at an early stage to
avoid disappointment.
Following the release of ARRS GP information and funding we are looking for newly qualified (within 2 years and not having had a substantive post), enthusiastic, forward-thinking GPs to join North Solihull Primary Care Network. We will consider full and part time applications.
You will be required to work within one of two teams of 6 and 4 GP practicesand/or central locations supporting our practices.
To undertake duties governed by the contract and Direct and Local Enhanced Services including:
• Face to face and telephone consultations
• Patient Home visits and Nursing Home visits
• Checking and signing repeat prescriptions
• Administration - dealing with queries, patient test results, referral letters NHS/private, task, emails and other paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner
• Cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate
• Develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols as well as wider guidance such as that from NICE.
North Solihull PCN has a total population of over 78,000 patients across 10 GP practices, all rated “Good” by CQC. The roles will support one of two teams of 6 and 4 GP practices. You will work alongside a range of local providers from primary care, community services, social care and the voluntary sector to offer more personalised, coordinated health and social care to their local patient populations. Our PCN staff currently includes Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technician, Paramedics, Physician Associates, Physiotherapists, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Social Prescribers, Care Coordinators, and Nurse Associate.
Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards
• Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care within the surgery, patient’s own home or other environment where patient care is carried out
• 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
• To 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
• Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
• Recognise and work within your own competence and in accordance with professional codes of conduct, maintaining accurate and contemporaneous health records
• Independently prescribe for patients within your scope of practice
• Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
• Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
• To maintain an awareness of developments in clinical practice
• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety and QOF standards
• Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to our policies and procedures on Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults
This advert closes on Friday 11 Apr 2025