Job summary Anfield and Everton PCN comprises 5 practices and the post will enable the successful candidate to experience different practices in 6-month rotations. We are one of the most deprived PCNs in England, with a multicultural population and significant mental health and substance misuse issues. Anfield and Everton PCN practices work together in a welcoming and supportive environment, with a can-do attitude to care delivery. We look forward to recruiting a similarly-minded, newly-qualified GP. Main duties of the job This is a 1 year fixed-term contract (potentially renewable) under the ARRS funding framework in Anfield and Everton PCN, Liverpool, Merseyside. The post-holder will need to have qualified no more than 2 years ago, in order to be eligible for this ARRS-funded post. You will be supported in what will be a first or early post-qualification position. About us The five practices that constitute Anfield and Everton PCN are: Great Homer Street Medical Practice Islington House Medical Practice Mere Lane Group Practice Priory Medical Practice Townsend Medical Practice A PCN service also supports the practices, providing paramedics, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, care coordinators, social prescribers, first contact physiotherapists, occupational therapists, a mental health practitioner and a dietician, to enhance the primary care offer. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £72,000 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number W0035-25-0001 Job locations Townsend Medical Centre 98 Townsend Lane Anfield Liverpool L6 0BB The Priory Medical Centre Belmont Grove Liverpool L6 4EW Islington House Medical centre 45 Everton Road Liverpool Merseyside L6 2EH Mere Lane Group Practice Mere Lane Neighbourhood Health Centre Mere Lane Liverpool L5 0QW Great Homer Street Medical Centre Mere Lane Neighbourhood Health Centre Mere Lane Liverpool L5 0QW Job description Job responsibilities Main functions of the job: (Note: In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required.) Providing a high quality personal medical service for the patients of the practices constituting Anfield and Everton PCN to a competent and acceptable standard. Taking part in the day-to-day activities of the practice, including surgery and home visits. Taking clinical responsibility and accountability for the practice population. Working to promote the practice positively and engaging with patients in order to improve service delivery. Maintaining appropriate records to ensure continuity and quality of care for patients. Maintaining records of appointments, financial transactions and other administrative duties. Collaborating with other practice staff on development and delivery of the practice objectives, identifying potential service changes in line with local clinical needs and working to develop these. Maintaining skills at the current level, and undertaking such training and development as may from time-to-time be required to maintain or improve personal competency. Participating in all activities required by CQC registration. Location: Anfield and Everton PCN practices, however you may be asked to travel for home visits, meetings or training. Working hours: nine sessions per week (eight clinical, one non-clinical). Benefits: GP-led forward-thinking practices, innovative ways of working. Opportunity to become established in a rewarding role in general practice, with full support provided. Welcoming and supportive practice and PCN teams. Main Duties (not in any order of priority) Managerial 1.Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all other employees and contractors at the practices and in the PCN. 2.Support and uphold an open, positive and honest working culture. 3.Manage the practice caseload in partnership with other practitioners to ensure quality outcomes for patients and carers. 4.Act as an accountable General Practitioner, managing clinical care and facilitating efficient management through partnership with the practice management team. 5.Comply with a work plan developed in partnership with the Lead GP and practice management and PCN teams, to ensure all practice and other work is delivered appropriately and safely. 6.Provide medical leadership to the practice team in specified clinical areas where requested,as appropriate to practice requirements. 7.Identify and utilise appropriate best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. 8.Be actively involved in developmental processes within the practices. 9.Promote through leadership the use of end-of-life strategies to deliver high quality palliative care. 10.Develop positive collaborative working relationships across all areas of the care team (primary, secondary, third sector) and with carers. 11.Undertake appropriate clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risk identified. 12.Be actively involved and engaged in practice and wider team meetings and forums to promote communication and development. 13.Participate in activities required to assess compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards. Clinical 1.Provide high quality personal medical care and services in the context of general practice to the patients of Anfield and Everton, in all age ranges and at all levels of healthcare need. 2.Respond to health problems presented by patients including history taking, diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate. 3.Provide on call and other services at the practice as appropriate. 4.Provide management of long-term conditions. 5.Provide appropriate health promotion and preventative health care advice to all patients of the practice. 6.Prescribe for patients as appropriate to need and provide clinical rationale. 7.Record clinical data in the format required for CQC purposes (e.g information for audits). 8.Work in line with all Anfield and Everton PCN and individual practice clinical policies and procedures. Non-Clinical 1.Carry out appropriate administrative duties including referral to other services, maintenance of records, managing registers etc. 2.Maintain timely clinical records, whether written or computer based, in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act. 3.Work with colleagues to continually optimise systems to create an efficient, smooth-running practice. 4.Identify ways to promote opportunities for patient involvement in service development and evaluation. 5.Work flexibly across Anfield and Everton PCN practices when necessary. 6.Work in line with all Anfield and Everton PCN practices non-clinical policies and procedures. Training & Education 1.Provide appropriate health education and advice to patients and carers to enable self-management and choice. 2.Comply with the GMC appraisal/ revalidation process. 3.Undertake appropriate training to meet personal and mandatory educational needs, and practice development needs, in line with CPD objectives. Record all such activity. 4.Deliver practice development projects in practice, as agreed with the management team. 5.Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all practice team members through in-practice developmental sessions and clinical governance meetings, or in critical incident reviews. Clinical Governance/Research and Audit 1.Work collaboratively with the PCN Board members, practice Lead GPs, Practice Manager and the entire team to ensure that effective clinical governance is incorporated in the day-to-day routines of Anfield and Everton PCN practices. 2.Undertake appropriate audit in practice to identify clinical quality issues and markers and define processes to improve clinical outcomes. 3.Take part in appropriate R&D and audit processes within the practice. 4.Develop and implement as appropriate guidelines, policies and procedures as required. 5.Utilise the latest available evidence to shape and organise services to reflect the needs of the practice population. Communication 1.Develop and maintain high levels of communication with patients and carers ensuring effective care delivery and outstanding customer service. 2.Promote effective communication processes between all team members to enable good working practices. 3.Maintain communication processes with acute and other colleagues and partners in care to ensure optimal care delivery. Employment Issues 1.Give agreed notice of periods of absence and leave as per your contract, relevant practice leave policy and staff handbook. 2.Participate in regular reviews of personal development plans. 3.Cooperate in maintaining a staffing roster for providing adequate levels of care within the practice. 4.Cooperate and work with other team members to ensure a seamless journey for patients through different aspects of their care. 5.Assist management with maintaining compliance with agreed standards. 6.Promote and implement all practice policies and procedures. 7.Cooperate in the effective resolution of team conflicts. 8.Attend practice meetings as required. 9.Undergo further training as required by the practice. 10.Keep to the dress code required by the practice. 11.Provide information for DBS check and inform the relevant practice manager of any possible change to the history. 12.Confidentiality: In the course of your duties with Anfield and Everton PCN practices, you will have access to confidential information relating to the business of the company and to its clients. You are required to exercise due consideration in processing such information and you should not act in any way which might be prejudicial to the PCN's or practices' interests. Such information includes access to the general business of the PCN and its practices and information regarding individuals. If you are in doubt regarding the use of information in the pursuit of your duties, you should seek advice from your Practice Manager prior to communicating any information to a third party. 13.Data Protection: The post-holder will, if required, obtain, process and/or use information held on written records, computer or work processor in a fair and lawful way. Data will only be held for the specific registered purpose and data will not be disclosed to any unauthorised persons or organizations. Philosophy of Care Participate in developing the philosophy, goals and objectives for healthcare provided by Anfield and Everton PCN practices. Participate in the assessment of the effectiveness of healthcare provided by Anfield and Everton PCN practices, such as by auditing records. Participate in taking care of your own health & safety. Employees must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of their colleagues or themselves. Employees should also be aware of the responsibilities placed on them by legislation to ensure health and safety procedures are followed. This will help to maintain a safe workplace for all. Ensure that patients rights are protected. Promote and participate in a high standard of care within the Practice. Job description Job responsibilities Main functions of the job: (Note: In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required.) Providing a high quality personal medical service for the patients of the practices constituting Anfield and Everton PCN to a competent and acceptable standard. Taking part in the day-to-day activities of the practice, including surgery and home visits. Taking clinical responsibility and accountability for the practice population. Working to promote the practice positively and engaging with patients in order to improve service delivery. Maintaining appropriate records to ensure continuity and quality of care for patients. Maintaining records of appointments, financial transactions and other administrative duties. Collaborating with other practice staff on development and delivery of the practice objectives, identifying potential service changes in line with local clinical needs and working to develop these. Maintaining skills at the current level, and undertaking such training and development as may from time-to-time be required to maintain or improve personal competency. Participating in all activities required by CQC registration. Location: Anfield and Everton PCN practices, however you may be asked to travel for home visits, meetings or training. Working hours: nine sessions per week (eight clinical, one non-clinical). Benefits: GP-led forward-thinking practices, innovative ways of working. Opportunity to become established in a rewarding role in general practice, with full support provided. Welcoming and supportive practice and PCN teams. Main Duties (not in any order of priority) Managerial 1.Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all other employees and contractors at the practices and in the PCN. 2.Support and uphold an open, positive and honest working culture. 3.Manage the practice caseload in partnership with other practitioners to ensure quality outcomes for patients and carers. 4.Act as an accountable General Practitioner, managing clinical care and facilitating efficient management through partnership with the practice management team. 5.Comply with a work plan developed in partnership with the Lead GP and practice management and PCN teams, to ensure all practice and other work is delivered appropriately and safely. 6.Provide medical leadership to the practice team in specified clinical areas where requested,as appropriate to practice requirements. 7.Identify and utilise appropriate best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. 8.Be actively involved in developmental processes within the practices. 9.Promote through leadership the use of end-of-life strategies to deliver high quality palliative care. 10.Develop positive collaborative working relationships across all areas of the care team (primary, secondary, third sector) and with carers. 11.Undertake appropriate clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risk identified. 12.Be actively involved and engaged in practice and wider team meetings and forums to promote communication and development. 13.Participate in activities required to assess compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards. Clinical 1.Provide high quality personal medical care and services in the context of general practice to the patients of Anfield and Everton, in all age ranges and at all levels of healthcare need. 2.Respond to health problems presented by patients including history taking, diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate. 3.Provide on call and other services at the practice as appropriate. 4.Provide management of long-term conditions. 5.Provide appropriate health promotion and preventative health care advice to all patients of the practice. 6.Prescribe for patients as appropriate to need and provide clinical rationale. 7.Record clinical data in the format required for CQC purposes (e.g information for audits). 8.Work in line with all Anfield and Everton PCN and individual practice clinical policies and procedures. Non-Clinical 1.Carry out appropriate administrative duties including referral to other services, maintenance of records, managing registers etc. 2.Maintain timely clinical records, whether written or computer based, in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act. 3.Work with colleagues to continually optimise systems to create an efficient, smooth-running practice. 4.Identify ways to promote opportunities for patient involvement in service development and evaluation. 5.Work flexibly across Anfield and Everton PCN practices when necessary. 6.Work in line with all Anfield and Everton PCN practices non-clinical policies and procedures. Training & Education 1.Provide appropriate health education and advice to patients and carers to enable self-management and choice. 2.Comply with the GMC appraisal/ revalidation process. 3.Undertake appropriate training to meet personal and mandatory educational needs, and practice development needs, in line with CPD objectives. Record all such activity. 4.Deliver practice development projects in practice, as agreed with the management team. 5.Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all practice team members through in-practice developmental sessions and clinical governance meetings, or in critical incident reviews. Clinical Governance/Research and Audit 1.Work collaboratively with the PCN Board members, practice Lead GPs, Practice Manager and the entire team to ensure that effective clinical governance is incorporated in the day-to-day routines of Anfield and Everton PCN practices. 2.Undertake appropriate audit in practice to identify clinical quality issues and markers and define processes to improve clinical outcomes. 3.Take part in appropriate R&D and audit processes within the practice. 4.Develop and implement as appropriate guidelines, policies and procedures as required. 5.Utilise the latest available evidence to shape and organise services to reflect the needs of the practice population. Communication 1.Develop and maintain high levels of communication with patients and carers ensuring effective care delivery and outstanding customer service. 2.Promote effective communication processes between all team members to enable good working practices. 3.Maintain communication processes with acute and other colleagues and partners in care to ensure optimal care delivery. Employment Issues 1.Give agreed notice of periods of absence and leave as per your contract, relevant practice leave policy and staff handbook. 2.Participate in regular reviews of personal development plans. 3.Cooperate in maintaining a staffing roster for providing adequate levels of care within the practice. 4.Cooperate and work with other team members to ensure a seamless journey for patients through different aspects of their care. 5.Assist management with maintaining compliance with agreed standards. 6.Promote and implement all practice policies and procedures. 7.Cooperate in the effective resolution of team conflicts. 8.Attend practice meetings as required. 9.Undergo further training as required by the practice. 10.Keep to the dress code required by the practice. 11.Provide information for DBS check and inform the relevant practice manager of any possible change to the history. 12.Confidentiality: In the course of your duties with Anfield and Everton PCN practices, you will have access to confidential information relating to the business of the company and to its clients. You are required to exercise due consideration in processing such information and you should not act in any way which might be prejudicial to the PCN's or practices' interests. Such information includes access to the general business of the PCN and its practices and information regarding individuals. If you are in doubt regarding the use of information in the pursuit of your duties, you should seek advice from your Practice Manager prior to communicating any information to a third party. 13.Data Protection: The post-holder will, if required, obtain, process and/or use information held on written records, computer or work processor in a fair and lawful way. Data will only be held for the specific registered purpose and data will not be disclosed to any unauthorised persons or organizations. Philosophy of Care Participate in developing the philosophy, goals and objectives for healthcare provided by Anfield and Everton PCN practices. Participate in the assessment of the effectiveness of healthcare provided by Anfield and Everton PCN practices, such as by auditing records. Participate in taking care of your own health & safety. Employees must not do anything to compromise the health and safety of their colleagues or themselves. Employees should also be aware of the responsibilities placed on them by legislation to ensure health and safety procedures are followed. This will help to maintain a safe workplace for all. Ensure that patients rights are protected. Promote and participate in a high standard of care within the Practice. Person Specification Experience Essential We expect that this is your first (or near first) paid role as a GP. The ARRS funding framework requires that you be qualified within the last two years. Qualifications Essential Medical degree. Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners or equivalent in training if approved by the Royal College of General Practitioners. Certificate of MRCGP. Registered GP with the GMC (included on the GP Register). Included on GP Performers List. Right to work in the UK. Certificate of satisfactory immune status re Hepatitis B and other relevant viruses. Demonstrable ability to relate well to challenging patients, carers, relatives and staff. Full driving license, with use of own car, and insurance which covers occasional use during work time e.g. to attend meetings Desirable Same ethos and approach to healthcare as Anfield and Everton PCN practices i.e. a passion for high quality patient care. Willing to take a proactive approach and contribute to the continuing success of the practice; enjoys seeing the difference that own work makes. Common sense approach enabling delivery of effective and efficient patient care, with the ability to work flexibly. Excellent, calm and clear verbal and written communication skills using English. Ability to identify and assess complex and multiple needs. Health & safety conscious, with awareness of safety issues. Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team. Numerical, training, research, management and time management skills. Competent in Email, Word and Excel and in processing paperwork. Reliable, trustworthy, punctual, organised, pays attention to detail, able to work consistently and deliver a variety of services, including when under pressure. Confident, professional, considerate, empathic, adaptable, willing to help out with whatever is needed to deliver excellent patient care. Understanding of and ability to deliver excellent customer service. Supportive team player and creative thinker. Professional appearance and demeanour. Person Specification Experience Essential We expect that this is your first (or near first) paid role as a GP. The ARRS funding framework requires that you be qualified within the last two years. Qualifications Essential Medical degree. Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners or equivalent in training if approved by the Royal College of General Practitioners. Certificate of MRCGP. Registered GP with the GMC (included on the GP Register). Included on GP Performers List. Right to work in the UK. Certificate of satisfactory immune status re Hepatitis B and other relevant viruses. Demonstrable ability to relate well to challenging patients, carers, relatives and staff. Full driving license, with use of own car, and insurance which covers occasional use during work time e.g. to attend meetings Desirable Same ethos and approach to healthcare as Anfield and Everton PCN practices i.e. a passion for high quality patient care. Willing to take a proactive approach and contribute to the continuing success of the practice; enjoys seeing the difference that own work makes. Common sense approach enabling delivery of effective and efficient patient care, with the ability to work flexibly. Excellent, calm and clear verbal and written communication skills using English. Ability to identify and assess complex and multiple needs. Health & safety conscious, with awareness of safety issues. Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team. Numerical, training, research, management and time management skills. Competent in Email, Word and Excel and in processing paperwork. Reliable, trustworthy, punctual, organised, pays attention to detail, able to work consistently and deliver a variety of services, including when under pressure. Confident, professional, considerate, empathic, adaptable, willing to help out with whatever is needed to deliver excellent patient care. Understanding of and ability to deliver excellent customer service. Supportive team player and creative thinker. Professional appearance and demeanour. 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 Anfield and Everton Primary Care Network Address Townsend Medical Centre 98 Townsend Lane Anfield Liverpool L6 0BB Employer's website https://www.anfieldandevertonpcn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)