Job summary This role will be employed by Victoria PCN As a newly qualified GP within 2 years of qualification, you will undertake a variety of duties within general practice governed by the GMS contract. The role will include: In person consultations Telephone consultations Visiting patients at home and in nursing homes Checking and signing repeat prescriptions Dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence as required All aspects of clinical administration Are you a GP looking for a full-time salaried GP role in an innovative and forward-thinking Primary Care Network? This might just be the opportunity for you Main duties of the job The role is to perform as an autonomous general practitioner working independently with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting. Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues whilst maintaining clinical excellence. 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. The successful candidate will need to be capable of independent travel across the network and work flexibly to meet the needs of the business. This role is a fixed term position for 4 months with a view to extend subject to National Direct Enhanced Service contracting. We are offering a competitive salary (which does not include MDU cover), offering 6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata and 1 week study leave pro rata as per the BMA model contract. We recognise the diverse experience of our primary care workforce and offer regular clinical team meetings within member practices and support attendance at regional training events. About us We are a forward-thinking Primary Care Network in the centre of Stockport, delivering care to a patient population of c42,000 across the following surgeries: Adshall Road Medical Practice Bracondale Medical Centre Caritas GP Partnership Stockport Medical Group Victoria Primary Care Network are a high achieving, pro-active and ambitious PCN. The successful applicant will work in an exciting new role across the PCNs footprint as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. This role will support all four practices on a fortnightly rota. There will be further scope to develop areas of personal interest as we support CPD time across your working week with regular educational opportunities within member practices. We feel this role would have a positive impact on the network as our aim is to provide exemplary patient care, whilst finding innovative solutions in general practice to deliver the best care we can to our patients. The successful candidate will be assigned a mentor from within the network team, who will support them through the transition period of completion of training into full independence within General Practice. The team are supported by a PCN leadership structure and our PCN ARRS staff currently include Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy technicians/Medicines Co-Ordinators, Mental Health Nursing and Wellbeing Practitioner, Social Prescribing Link Workers, First Contact Physiotherapists, Care Coordinators and Physicians Associates. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 4 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number B0463-24-0029 Job locations Edgeley Medical Practice Avondale Road Stockport Cheshire SK3 9NX Adshall Road Medical Practice 97 Adshall Road Cheadle Cheshire SK8 2JN Dial House Medical Centre 131 Mile End Lane Stockport Cheshire SK2 6BZ Bracondale Medical Centre 141 Buxton Road Stockport Cheshire SK2 6EQ Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical responsibilities In accordance with the practice rota, as agreed, the post-holder will be available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing/authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, administration, and correspondence in a timely fashion. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. The post-holder may conduct weekly rounds of the Care Home patients registered within the practice PCNs. The post-holder will conduct evening surgeries focused on the management of patients with long-term conditions, making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health. 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. Expectation to complete a mandatory induction. Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions. Prescribing in accordance with the general practice /PCN prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate. The post-holder will be required to visit patients during surgery time in an emergency if clinically indicated. The post-holder may undertake enhanced access sessions as required across the network. Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical responsibilities In accordance with the practice rota, as agreed, the post-holder will be available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing/authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, administration, and correspondence in a timely fashion. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. The post-holder may conduct weekly rounds of the Care Home patients registered within the practice PCNs. The post-holder will conduct evening surgeries focused on the management of patients with long-term conditions, making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health. 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. Expectation to complete a mandatory induction. Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions. Prescribing in accordance with the general practice /PCN prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate. The post-holder will be required to visit patients during surgery time in an emergency if clinically indicated. The post-holder may undertake enhanced access sessions as required across the network. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Newly qualified GP (within 2 years and not having had a substantive post) with full GMC registration and license to practice. Experience of working in a GP training practice using EMIS Experience of working in urgent care and/or a primary care environment Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions Experience of providing home visits 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 Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Assessing and managing acute deteriorations/exacerbations of Long-Term Conditions Understands the importance of evidence-based practice Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely. Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Desirable Experience in triage Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework. Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health-promotion strategies Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Knowledge of health promotion strategies Person Specification Qualifications Essential Newly qualified GP (within 2 years and not having had a substantive post) with full GMC registration and license to practice. Experience of working in a GP training practice using EMIS Experience of working in urgent care and/or a primary care environment Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions Experience of providing home visits 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 Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Assessing and managing acute deteriorations/exacerbations of Long-Term Conditions Understands the importance of evidence-based practice Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely. Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Desirable Experience in triage Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework. Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health-promotion strategies Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Knowledge of health promotion strategies 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 Viaduct Care Address Edgeley Medical Practice Avondale Road Stockport Cheshire SK3 9NX Employer's website https://www.viaductcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)