Job summary Fixed term 5 months with a view to extension subject to national DES contracting. As 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, Primary care Network and integrated Neighbourhood Team staff. You will be within 2 years of GP qualification ( not having had a substative post previously), and will have the opportunity to enjoy a fulfilling role with up to 5 sessions per week. Main duties of the job The GP will undertake a variety of duties governed by the GMS contract and objectives of Enhanced services, including: In person consultations Telephone consultations Online consultations Triage calls On call duties Checking and signing repeat prescriptions About us Wyre Forest Network of Independent Practices (WFNIP) PCN are a Primary Care Network serving a population of 44,000 over 4 practices and consider themselves as a forward thinking, innovative and driven team of professionals meeting the demands of patient care. We have a diversified workforce made up of GPs, ANPs, Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapists, Pharmacy Technicians, Health Care Assistants, Social Prescribers, and Care Coordinators. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience ARRS GP Pay Scale Contract Fixed term Duration 5 months Working pattern Flexible working Reference number A1947-24-0004 Job locations Hume Street Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6SF Job description Job responsibilities Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness 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 wider guidance such as that from NICE Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Check, read and interpret pathological results for patients Ensure appropriate follow up of patients Record clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards Ensure that practice clinical database is updated promptly and accurately with information relating to patient records, as required for clinical accuracy and for practice recording requirements under QOF and enhanced services. Appropriate use of read codes. Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions avoiding hand-written prescriptions. Prescribe appropriately and in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance) Work with and provide support for other members of the primary health care team. Job description Job responsibilities Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness 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 wider guidance such as that from NICE Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Check, read and interpret pathological results for patients Ensure appropriate follow up of patients Record clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards Ensure that practice clinical database is updated promptly and accurately with information relating to patient records, as required for clinical accuracy and for practice recording requirements under QOF and enhanced services. Appropriate use of read codes. Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions avoiding hand-written prescriptions. Prescribe appropriately and in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance) Work with and provide support for other members of the primary health care team. Person Specification UK Registration Essential Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Qualifications Essential The applicant must be a qualified GP with full GMC registration licence to practice, on a performers list and have a UK drivers licence Newly qualified GP (no more than 2 years qualified) with no previous substantive post Disclosure and Barring Service Check Essential 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. Experience Essential Experience with using EMIS Experience of NHS general practice Experience of using electronic clinical patient records Experience of medicines management Experience of CCG initiatives Experience of QOF and clinical audit Experience of working in a primary care environment Desirable Understanding of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including General Practice, the GMS contract, Clinical Governance, Network Contract DES, and Quality & Outcomes Framework Knowledge of the health needs of the surgery population Eligibility for minor surgery, CHS, obstetrics, family planning accreditation Personal Qualities Essential Observance of strict confidentiality Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to listen and empathise Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Competent time management and organisational skills Adaptable and forward looking with problem solving and a 'solutions focused' approach A demonstrable commitment to professional development Computer literate Person Specification UK Registration Essential Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Qualifications Essential The applicant must be a qualified GP with full GMC registration licence to practice, on a performers list and have a UK drivers licence Newly qualified GP (no more than 2 years qualified) with no previous substantive post Disclosure and Barring Service Check Essential 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. Experience Essential Experience with using EMIS Experience of NHS general practice Experience of using electronic clinical patient records Experience of medicines management Experience of CCG initiatives Experience of QOF and clinical audit Experience of working in a primary care environment Desirable Understanding of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including General Practice, the GMS contract, Clinical Governance, Network Contract DES, and Quality & Outcomes Framework Knowledge of the health needs of the surgery population Eligibility for minor surgery, CHS, obstetrics, family planning accreditation Personal Qualities Essential Observance of strict confidentiality Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to listen and empathise Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Competent time management and organisational skills Adaptable and forward looking with problem solving and a 'solutions focused' approach A demonstrable commitment to professional development Computer literate 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 Northumberland House Surgery Address Hume Street Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6SF Employer's website https://www.northumberlandhousesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)