Job summary This is a exciting and fantastic opportunity to work within Brent, NW London, with a large London PCN comprising 10 GP practices, delivering care for 77,000 patients. Following the release of ARRS GP information and funding we are looking for newly qualified (within 2 years and not having a substantive post), enthusiastic forward thinking GP(s) to join Harness South PCN on a fixed term salaried contract, preferably with an immediate start date. Main duties of the job The postholder's role will primarily involve patient-facing clinical work supporting the PCN GP practices alongside a focus on PCN initiatives including novel, innovative at-scale work and opportunities. Additionally, they will offer support to the GP Enhanced Access Hub and care homes within the PCN, providing enhanced services to the registered population of the Harness Federation. The Harness Federation consists of two Primary Care Networks (PCNs), each comprising 10 GP practices. The post holder will demonstrate courageous and critical thinking and is a caring, compassionate and committed experienced general practitioner who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. The post holder will commit to demonstrating critical thinking in the safe clinical decision-making process. They will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients. About us The PCN consists of 10 GP practices based over 9 sites across Brent, caring for a population of over 77,000 patients. We are a highly supportive PCN and the GP practices all work closely within the PCN, understanding the importance of a good work/life balance with an open-door ethos. We work together with a range of local providers, including acute trusts, community services, social care, voluntary sector and patient participation groups, to offer more personalised, co-ordinated health and social care to our local population. We currently employ a large team including: Management and Administration Support Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians Social Prescribing Link Workers Health and Wellbeing Coaches First Contact Physiotherapists Mental Health Practitioner Dietician Care co-ordinators Digital and Transformation Lead Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 5 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number U0011-24-0008 Job locations Park Royal Medical Practice Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane London NW10 7NS Job description Job responsibilities Clinical responsibilities Assess and triage patients, including same day triage, and as appropriate provide definitive treatment (including prescribing medications following policy, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways) or make necessary referrals to other members of the primary care team Implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis Clinically examine and assess patient needs including history taking, assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs and onward refer where appropriate Deliver high-quality healthcare to care home residents who often have complex medical needs, conducting thorough initial assessments upon admission to the care home Use complex decision making to inform the diagnosis, investigation, complete management of episodes of care within a broad scope of practice Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice Assess, identify, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children Support the delivery of advanced care plans Actively take a personalised care approach and population centred care approach to enable shared decision making with the presenting person Recognise and work within your own competence and in accordance with professional codes of conduct, maintaining accurate and contemporaneous health records Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to our policies and procedures on Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults. Delivering a quality service Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the GMC Produce accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures Prioritise, organise, and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality Deliver care according to CQC, NSF, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based care Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care Supervise other HCPs including ARRS staff and help support their training Job description Job responsibilities Clinical responsibilities Assess and triage patients, including same day triage, and as appropriate provide definitive treatment (including prescribing medications following policy, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways) or make necessary referrals to other members of the primary care team Implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis Clinically examine and assess patient needs including history taking, assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs and onward refer where appropriate Deliver high-quality healthcare to care home residents who often have complex medical needs, conducting thorough initial assessments upon admission to the care home Use complex decision making to inform the diagnosis, investigation, complete management of episodes of care within a broad scope of practice Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice Assess, identify, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children Support the delivery of advanced care plans Actively take a personalised care approach and population centred care approach to enable shared decision making with the presenting person Recognise and work within your own competence and in accordance with professional codes of conduct, maintaining accurate and contemporaneous health records Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to our policies and procedures on Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults. Delivering a quality service Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the GMC Produce accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures Prioritise, organise, and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality Deliver care according to CQC, NSF, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based care Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care Supervise other HCPs including ARRS staff and help support their training Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions Experience of continued professional development Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice Understanding of evidence-based practice Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision Qualifications Essential Newly qualified GP, within 2 years and not having had a substantive post Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and license to practice Membership of appropriate Medical Organisation (MDU, MPS, etc) Inclusion in NHS England / NW London Performers List of Medical Practitioners Annual appraisal updates Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions Experience of continued professional development Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice Understanding of evidence-based practice Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision Qualifications Essential Newly qualified GP, within 2 years and not having had a substantive post Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and license to practice Membership of appropriate Medical Organisation (MDU, MPS, etc) Inclusion in NHS England / NW London Performers List of Medical Practitioners Annual appraisal updates 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Harness Care Ltd Address Park Royal Medical Practice Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane London NW10 7NS Employer's website https://www.harnesspcn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)