Job summary We are delighted to offer the opportunity to improve the employment experiences for a newly qualified General Practitioners, within the first two years of their GMC speciality registration, by opening a role to join our warm and patient-centred Primary Care Network. Primary Care Networks (PCNs) form a key building block of the NHS long-term plan. Bringing general practices together to work at scale has been a policy priority for some years for a range of reasons, including improving the ability of practices to recruit and retain staff; to manage financial and estates pressures; to provide a wider range of services to patients and to more easily integrate with the wider health and care system. Following the release of ARRS GP funding, we are looking for a newly qualified GP, to join Cygnet PCN on a fixed term salaried contact until 31 March 2024 initially, but this is likely to be extended. We will consider applications for between 4 and 8 sessions with a start date as soon as possible. Closing date is the 10th November 2024. We are keen to interview candidates as soon as possible. Cygnet PCN are happy to support a flexible working pattern. Please do get in touch if you have any queries about the role and we would be happy to chat this through. Main duties of the job You will be required to work within member practices (5 sites) supporting our surgeries through the winter period and beyond. All of our practices are rated good with CQC. We are a highly supportive PCN, understanding the importance of a good work/life balance with an open-door ethos. The GP will undertake a variety of duties governed by the GMS contract and objectives of Enhanced services, including: In Person & Telephone consultations, Patient Home visits and Nursing Home visits Conducting holistic long term condition reviews and managing the patients with evidence based best practice, Checking and signing repeat prescriptions and medication monitoring, Dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence as required, Clinical administration including processing of results and coordinating referrals for specialist review, Working autonomously in providing routine pre-booked assessments, diagnosis, and treatment plans, Providing advice and support for the MDT members on site during your shift Opportunities to be involved, and at times, lead specific project work. To undertake duties governed by the PMS & GMS contract and Objectives of Direct and Local Enhanced A valid UK driving licence plus the use of own transport for business purposes is also essential. About us Cygnet PCN is an established and collaborative PCN within High Wycombe that has a patient list of approx. 46,000 patients around the High Wycombe area. Our PCN is made up of 4 member practices; Desborough & Hazelmere Surgery, Kingswood Surgery, Priory Surgery & Towerhouse Surgery who form an engaged and supportive environment for our PCN team. We have a significant workforce in place which brings wonderful opportunities for in-house multi-disciplinary team working. We have a well-developed multidisciplinary team including a mature Clinical Pharmacy Team, Paramedics, Social Prescribers, Mental Health Practitioners and Care Co-ordinators. A position with Cygnet PCN, would offer the candidate the chance to be embedded in a MDT environment and have opportunities to participate in MDT meetings across the different practices. We can offer you a working environment supported by compassionate experienced colleagues, having full supervised support from experienced GPs. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 4 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working, Term time hours Reference number A5268-24-0013 Job locations 65 Desborough Avenue High Wycombe HP11 2SD Priory Surgery Priory Avenue High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6SH Kingswood Surgery Hollis Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 7UN Tower House Surgery 169 West Wycombe Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP12 3AF 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 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. Ensure appropriate follow up of patients. 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 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. Ensure appropriate follow up of patients. Person Specification Personal Skills and 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. Desirable Enjoys a true mixture of patient backgrounds and health concerns. Qualifications Essential The applicant must be a qualified GP and with full GMC registration licence to practice on the speciality register within the last 2 years. Have a valid UK drivers licence. Desirable Experience of working in a GP training practice using EMIS. Person Specification Personal Skills and 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. Desirable Enjoys a true mixture of patient backgrounds and health concerns. Qualifications Essential The applicant must be a qualified GP and with full GMC registration licence to practice on the speciality register within the last 2 years. Have a valid UK drivers licence. Desirable Experience of working in a GP training practice using EMIS. 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 Desborough Surgery Address 65 Desborough Avenue High Wycombe HP11 2SD Employer's website http://desborough.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)