Job summary 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. We have a number of training practices within our PCN too. We are committed to working together to deliver high quality care for our patients. We aim to bring together collaborative working for health, social care and the voluntary sector, by improving systems and processes, enabling increased time to deliver improved patient care. We will achieve more by harnessing the strengths of our stakeholders. Our mission is to place the patient at the heart of everything we do within the community delivered by a multi-disciplinary team improving our patients health. Main duties of the job To perform as an autonomous general practitioner working independently and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting. This role will be mainly based in care homes across the PCN to help deliver the Care Home DES. This would involve supporting the Care Home teams already in place, supporting the Care Home GPs with ward rounds/MDTs, proactive care planning and some acute care. The role may also involve supporting the Physician Associate with supervision and prescribing. About us What makes us stand out? Friendly, experienced staff with low turnover Wide array of roles supported including clinical pharmacists, SPLWs, ANPs, paramedics, first contact physios, and mental health practitioners Opportunities to train GPs and mentor clinical staff Research within the PCN Paramedic home visiting service Aim to develop a Same Day Access Service Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 3 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A4160-25-0002 Job locations 29/31 West Street Congleton Cheshire CW12 1JP Holmes Chapel Health Centre London Road Holmes Chapel Crewe CW4 7BB Meadowside Medical Centre Mountbatten Way Congleton Cheshire CW12 1DY Lawton House Surgery Bromley Road Congleton Cheshire CW12 1QG Job description Job responsibilities Key Duties and Responsibilities To perform as an autonomous general practitioner working independently and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting. This role will be mainly based in care homes across the PCN to help deliver the Care Home DES. This would involve supporting the Care Home teams already in place, supporting the Care Home GPs with ward rounds/MDTs, proactive care planning and some acute care. The role may also involve supporting the Physician Associate with supervision and prescribing. Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence. To be involved in the provision of education and training to GP ST3s and other staff. To be professionally accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMC code of conduct ensuring the safety of patients and quality of their care is primary. Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Collecting data for audit purposes Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions in a timely manner Prescribing in accordance with the ICB prescribing formulary whenever this is clinically appropriate Effective management of long-term conditions Ensure compliance with the appraisal and revalidation process Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times Job description Job responsibilities Key Duties and Responsibilities To perform as an autonomous general practitioner working independently and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting. This role will be mainly based in care homes across the PCN to help deliver the Care Home DES. This would involve supporting the Care Home teams already in place, supporting the Care Home GPs with ward rounds/MDTs, proactive care planning and some acute care. The role may also involve supporting the Physician Associate with supervision and prescribing. Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence. To be involved in the provision of education and training to GP ST3s and other staff. To be professionally accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMC code of conduct ensuring the safety of patients and quality of their care is primary. Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Collecting data for audit purposes Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions in a timely manner Prescribing in accordance with the ICB prescribing formulary whenever this is clinically appropriate Effective management of long-term conditions Ensure compliance with the appraisal and revalidation process Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT) under 2 years from qualification Full GMC Registration National Performers List registration Appropriate defence indemnity MDU Eligibility to practice in the UK independently Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit General understanding of the GMS contract Desirable Experience of medicines management Experience of CCG initiatives Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT) under 2 years from qualification Full GMC Registration National Performers List registration Appropriate defence indemnity MDU Eligibility to practice in the UK independently Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit General understanding of the GMS contract Desirable Experience of medicines management Experience of CCG initiatives 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 Readesmoor Medical Group Practice Address 29/31 West Street Congleton Cheshire CW12 1JP Employer's website https://www.readesmoor.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)