Following the release of ARRS GP information and funding we are looking for newly qualified (within 2 yrs and not having had a substantive post), enthusiastic, forward-thinking GPs to join Southend East Primary Care Network on a fixed term salaried contact until 31 March 2025. We require up to 2 session per week.
Once further guidance on the role is published from NHSE there maybe the opportunity for the contract to be extended.
Contract will be based on the BMA contract with 6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 additional NHS days (pro rata). One week study leave (pro rata)
This is a great opportunity to get to know all our practices working across the area of Southend East PCN., The GP will undertake a variety of duties governed by the GMS contract and objectives of Enhanced Services including:
Share of Routine and Urgent appointments both face to face and telephone
Prescribe as per local & national guidelines
Share of home visits routine and emergency
Time-manage completion of administration: letters, results, tasks, referrals, telephone calls, emails
Take responsibility for appropriate referrals (following local guidance and good medical practice) and administration pertaining to them
Checking and signing share of repeat prescriptions
Cover for colleagues in exceptional circumstances such as sudden illness, taking into account the individual doctors external commitments such as childcare.
On call sessions pro rata
Participate in Extended Hours between 7.30am - 8.00am and/or 6.30pm - 8.30pm if required by the PCN
Work with other health and social care providers to ensure a safe and integrated service. Provide comprehensive assessment, advice, and treatment for the registered practice population.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of consultations using both EMIS and S1 clinical systems
To provide clinical support to other members of staff, both clinical and administrative, in achieving the highest possible standards of care and QOF and Enhanced Services targets
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the post-holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
Southend East PCN is located at Norton Place in Shoebury, along Ness Road. We have our own PCN building which is extremely active and is in use by our 5 member practices in the local area. We cover approx 37,000 patients and offer a range of appointments from our wide range of staff, fully utilising the ARRS budget. Our team consists of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, social prescribers, health trainers, paramedics, physiotherapists and assistant practitioners. We have 2 clinical directors who are partners in two local surgeries, and an operations manager to provide support wherever needed. We have a strong digital presence and have employed a Digital Transformational Lead, to help our PCN network with other businesses and mature over time.