Job summary Kingston GP Chambers are delighted to be supporting the Surbiton and Chessington Primary Care Network (PCN) with their recruitment for a fixed term GP. This will be an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified GP to join the team on a fixed term basis until 31st March 2025. Additional funding has recently been made available to PCNs as part of the Additional Role Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) and may mean the role will be extended if the funding continues from 1st April 2025. The Surbiton & Chessington PCNs Ltd includes Surbiton Health Centre PCN and Chessington & Surbiton PCN, which work together through a limited company with a joint Board: Surbiton & Chessington PCNs Limited. The PCNs have 3- and 5-member GP practices respectively, and together account for a total registered population of close to 66,000. The networks have diverse communities including commuter areas, young families, deprived pockets, and frail elderly / care homes. The PCNs vision is to help to maintain and improve the health and healthcare for our local populations, and the sustainability of our member GP practices, in line with wider NHS strategies and plans. This opportunity is for 1 full time GP though the PCN are very flexible to have 2 part-time GPs. Working hours/days are also flexible though some Saturday work will be required. A competitive salary is on offer along with excellent benefits and training and development. Main duties of the job Purpose of the role: To be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages, ensuring their well-being through accurate diagnosis, effective treatment plans, and ongoing patient education. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care and a thorough understanding of various medical practices. Key Responsibilities: Undertaking a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting medical problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the PCNs. Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols. Providing health education. Recording clear consultation notes to agreed standards. Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements. Supporting the enhanced access services. Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions. About us Kingston GP Chambers is a Federation of all NHS General Practices within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. It was founded in 2008 as a limited company whose shareholders are all 20 GP Practices within Kingston. The company is led by a Board of Directors who are also GP Partners in their own Practices within Kingston. Kingston GP Chambers has worked collaboratively with both secondary care and the private sector. At present we provide community clinics for Dermatology, Urology, Neurology, Dementia and Diabetes. In addition, Kingston GP Chambers are at the forefront of improving patient access to primary care. We deliver a comprehensive extended hours service offering GP appointments across three hubs in the evenings Monday to Friday, over the weekend and on Bank Holidays.Kingston GP Chambers has the ability to respond rapidly, and we have continued to demonstrate the capability to provide high-quality, innovative and timely solutions to improving patient care and experience. We work closely alongside the other GP Federations in Southwest London to continue the government's five-year forward plan and deliver patient services in the community. We aim to continue to grow as we are increasingly recognised as the provider of choice for extended, enhanced and urgent GP services. We also expect an increasing role as we support, reinforce and develop the position of general practice as the core building block for an increasing range of jointly-provided services. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Salary negotiable dependent upon experience Contract Fixed term Duration 5 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number B0276-24-0060 Job locations The Merritt Medical Centre Merritt Gardens Chessington Surrey KT9 2GY Claremont Medical Centre Glenbuck Road Surbiton Surrey KT6 6BS Surbiton Health Centre Ewell Road Surbiton Surrey KT6 6EZ Job description Job responsibilities This opportunity is for 1 full time GP though we are very flexible to have 2 part-time GPs. Working hours/days are also flexible though some Saturday work will be required. A competitive salary is on offer along with excellent benefits and training and development. The post holder will be working alongside very experienced GPs, Practice Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapists, HCAs, GP Assistants, Mental Health Professionals, Care Coordinators, Social Prescriber Link Workers, Administration staff and PCN colleagues. We value work-life balance and will make sure you feel supported. Purpose of the role: To be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages, ensuring their well-being through accurate diagnosis, effective treatment plans, and ongoing patient education. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care and a thorough understanding of various medical practices. Key responsibilities: Undertaking a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting medical problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the PCNs. Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols. Providing health education. Recording clear consultation notes to agreed standards. Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements. Supporting the enhanced access services. Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions. Qualifications/Previous Experience: Fully qualified GP with GMC registration Must not be beyond the second anniversary of the certificate of completion of training, issued by the GMC at the start of employment. Must not have been previously employed in a substantive GP post in a GP Practice Job description Job responsibilities This opportunity is for 1 full time GP though we are very flexible to have 2 part-time GPs. Working hours/days are also flexible though some Saturday work will be required. A competitive salary is on offer along with excellent benefits and training and development. The post holder will be working alongside very experienced GPs, Practice Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapists, HCAs, GP Assistants, Mental Health Professionals, Care Coordinators, Social Prescriber Link Workers, Administration staff and PCN colleagues. We value work-life balance and will make sure you feel supported. Purpose of the role: To be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages, ensuring their well-being through accurate diagnosis, effective treatment plans, and ongoing patient education. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care and a thorough understanding of various medical practices. Key responsibilities: Undertaking a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting medical problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the PCNs. Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols. Providing health education. Recording clear consultation notes to agreed standards. Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements. Supporting the enhanced access services. Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions. Qualifications/Previous Experience: Fully qualified GP with GMC registration Must not be beyond the second anniversary of the certificate of completion of training, issued by the GMC at the start of employment. Must not have been previously employed in a substantive GP post in a GP Practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully qualified GP with GMC registration Experience Essential Must not be beyond the second anniversary of the certificate of completion of training, issued by the GMC at the start of employment. Must not have been previously employed in a substantive GP post in a GP Practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully qualified GP with GMC registration Experience Essential Must not be beyond the second anniversary of the certificate of completion of training, issued by the GMC at the start of employment. Must not have been previously employed in a substantive GP post in a GP Practice 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 Kingston GP Chambers Address The Merritt Medical Centre Merritt Gardens Chessington Surrey KT9 2GY Employer's website https://www.kingstongpchambers.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)