Job summary Are you a newly qualified GP, who has completed your training within the last two years? Are you looking for a role to kick start your GP career by building your confidence and experience? If so, we would love to hear from you. Chesterfield & Dronfield PCN are looking for enthusiastic (ARR) newly qualified GPs. This fixed term role until 31 March 2025, will be based within a neighbourhood allowing you to get know the practices and patients. Extension of the role will depend on future ARRS funding. You will undertake set clinics with the variety of usual general practice conditions, gaining support as required from more senior clinicians in practice. You will not have to undertake additional administrative duties other than those associated with your consultations. Please note we are not an Agenda for Change Organisation. Interview date to be confirmed but will be face to face at Dunston Innovation Centre, Dunston Road, Chesterfield, S41 8NG. Benefits of working with us: NHS Pension with employer contributions On appointment 27 days plus 8 Bank Holiday annual leave entitlement which rises annually with length of service up to 33 days (pro rata for part time staff) Entitlement of up to 5 days professional/study leave per annum, pro rata. Access to Well-Being Support Blue light Card Discount Main duties of the job Conducting surgery and telephone consultations, addressing patient queries. Checking, signing, and authorising prescriptions relating to consultations and associated queries, paperwork, and correspondence in a timely manner. Making professional, autonomous decisions regarding presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred by other health care workers. Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed issues. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. Developing care plans in consultation with patients, in line with current disease management protocols. Admitting or discharging patients from the caseload and referring them to other care providers as appropriate. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards. Collecting data for audit purposes. Participation in education and training offered by the PCN and practices Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions, avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible. Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary or generically, as clinically appropriate. Undertaking emergency patient visits during surgery hours, if clinically indicated. Contributing to evaluation, audit, and clinical standard setting within the organisation. Assisting in the development of computer-based patient records. About us Arc Primary Care is the umbrella organisation of the Primary Care Network (PCN) in Chesterfield and Dronfield. Arc Primary Care is an alliance of GP Practices. We are a large, forward thinking PCN made up of ten practices, that already successfully employs a wide variety of health professionals and pride ourselves on our friendly inclusive teams and practices. We promote training and development of all our staff and continually strive to improve the care for our patient population as well as the wellbeing of our employees. Our members consist of 10 GP practices which cover a population of over 100,000 patients. At Arc we are committed to ensuring the sustainability of General Practice (and the time honoured valued of list-based general practice model) and realising the benefits of working together. We deliver enhanced services within the PCN designed to support and enhance the services offered by our member GP Practices within Chesterfield. We do this by employing staff to work through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme and finding innovative and sustainable solutions to the changing needs of the Practices; we bid for contracts to help tackle health inequalities and drive up standards of care within the Chesterfield and Dronfield locality. Our mission: Committed to high quality collaborative person-centred care. Delivered with integrity and transparency, improving health and wellbeing for all. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £9,500 a session Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A3065-24-0019 Job locations Arc Primary Care Dunston Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 8NG Job description Job responsibilities In accordance with the agreed PCN timetable, the post-holder will undertake a variety of duties, including: Conducting surgery and telephone consultations, addressing patient queries, and potentially visiting patients at home although the PCN has a well established Home visiting service. Checking, signing, and authorising prescriptions relating to consultations and associated queries, paperwork, and correspondence in a timely manner. Making professional, autonomous decisions regarding presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred by other health care workers. Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed issues. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. Developing care plans in consultation with patients, in line with current disease management protocols. Providing counselling and health education. Admitting or discharging patients from the caseload and referring them to other care providers as appropriate. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards. Collecting data for audit purposes. Participation in education and training offered by the PCN and practices Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions, avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible. Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary or generically, as clinically appropriate. Undertaking emergency patient visits during surgery hours, if clinically indicated. Adhering to all relevant Practice policies and guidelines, including those related to prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, and health and safety. Committing to lifelong learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practices. Contributing to evaluation, audit, and clinical standard setting within the organisation. Assisting in the development of computer-based patient records. Job description Job responsibilities In accordance with the agreed PCN timetable, the post-holder will undertake a variety of duties, including: Conducting surgery and telephone consultations, addressing patient queries, and potentially visiting patients at home although the PCN has a well established Home visiting service. Checking, signing, and authorising prescriptions relating to consultations and associated queries, paperwork, and correspondence in a timely manner. Making professional, autonomous decisions regarding presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred by other health care workers. Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed issues. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. Developing care plans in consultation with patients, in line with current disease management protocols. Providing counselling and health education. Admitting or discharging patients from the caseload and referring them to other care providers as appropriate. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards. Collecting data for audit purposes. Participation in education and training offered by the PCN and practices Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions, avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible. Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary or generically, as clinically appropriate. Undertaking emergency patient visits during surgery hours, if clinically indicated. Adhering to all relevant Practice policies and guidelines, including those related to prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, and health and safety. Committing to lifelong learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practices. Contributing to evaluation, audit, and clinical standard setting within the organisation. Assisting in the development of computer-based patient records. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Newly Qualified General Practitioner (with under 2 years from qualification) Registered General Practitioner (GMC) Current UK/EU Driving License Registered on local Performer's List Experience Essential Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice General understanding of the primary care contract Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit Experience of using SystmOne/EMIS clinical systems Skills, knowledge and abilities Essential Excellent organisational and communication skills. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team. Ability to work effectively with colleagues, patients and external organisations. Ability to triage patients in order of clinical need. Effective communication, verbally and in writing Desirable Understanding of local health and social care structures Other Essential Uk Registration Ability to travel within the requirements of the role (reasonable adjustments will be made) Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS Check Appropriate Immunisation Status Person Specification Qualifications Essential Newly Qualified General Practitioner (with under 2 years from qualification) Registered General Practitioner (GMC) Current UK/EU Driving License Registered on local Performer's List Experience Essential Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice General understanding of the primary care contract Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit Experience of using SystmOne/EMIS clinical systems Skills, knowledge and abilities Essential Excellent organisational and communication skills. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team. Ability to work effectively with colleagues, patients and external organisations. Ability to triage patients in order of clinical need. Effective communication, verbally and in writing Desirable Understanding of local health and social care structures Other Essential Uk Registration Ability to travel within the requirements of the role (reasonable adjustments will be made) Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS Check Appropriate Immunisation Status 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 Arc Primary Care Address Arc Primary Care Dunston Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 8NG Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldanddronfieldpcn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)