Job summary Are you looking for a new challenge with the opportunity to apply your existing knowledge and skills whilst also developing a new skillset? Do you want to be at the forefront of a new role in the PCN making a difference to patient care? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multi-disciplinary PCN Team due to the changes in the ARRS Scheme, we are looking to expand our team by seeking to employ a newly qualified General Practitioner to work alongside our practices and PCN staff. 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. 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 Registrars 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. The post holder will need to be capable of independent travel across the Preston and, South Ribble area. This role is a fixed term position until the end of March 2025. Main duties of the job To undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home and in Care homes, checking and signing/authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, 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. 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. Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate. The post-holder will undertake a fair % of on call sessions per week as allocated on the PCN rota. The post-holder will undertake fair share of home visiting sessions per week as allocated. About us Bridegale Primary Care Network is made up of GP registered patient lists for Roslea Surgery, Riverside Medical Centre, the Ryan Medical Centre, Lostock Hall Medical Centre and New Longton Surgery. We serve a community of around 37,000 people within the South Ribble area. We are small enough to provide the personal care valued by our people and large enough to have impact and economies of scale through better collaboration. Our Vision: To deliver excellent patient care and support our patients and staff health and wellbeing. Our Mission: To foster an environment of collaboration between the surgeries part of the PCN and the wider NHS. To be responsible, respectful, effective and efficient in the patient care we deliver. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 5 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A1504-24-0000 Job locations 51 Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston PR5 6PE The Ryan Medical Centre St. Marys Road Bamber Bridge Preston PR5 6JD Riverside Medical Centre 194 Victoria Road Walton-le-dale Preston PR5 4AY Lostock Hall Medical Centre Brownedge Road Lostock Hall Preston PR5 5AD New Longton Surgery 2 Churchside New Longton Preston PR4 4LU Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached file for the full Job Description and person specification for the Bridgedale PCN General Medical Practitioner (ARRS funded) role Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached file for the full Job Description and person specification for the Bridgedale PCN General Medical Practitioner (ARRS funded) role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT) Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit Newly Qualified General Practitioner (under 2 years from qualification) Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice General understanding of the primary care contract Desirable Experience of medicines management Experience of ICB initiatives Eligibility Essential Full GMC registration National Performers List registration (England), noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation Appropriate defense indemnity (MPS/MDU) Evidence of current validation Evidence of last appraisal Eligibility to practice in the UK independently Knowledge and Skills Essential Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS user skills Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Excellent interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads able to multi-task as well as be self-disciplined and highly motivated. Flexibility Other Essential Full UK driving license and use of own car to do home visits. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT) Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit Newly Qualified General Practitioner (under 2 years from qualification) Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice General understanding of the primary care contract Desirable Experience of medicines management Experience of ICB initiatives Eligibility Essential Full GMC registration National Performers List registration (England), noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation Appropriate defense indemnity (MPS/MDU) Evidence of current validation Evidence of last appraisal Eligibility to practice in the UK independently Knowledge and Skills Essential Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS user skills Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Excellent interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads able to multi-task as well as be self-disciplined and highly motivated. Flexibility Other Essential Full UK driving license and use of own car to do home visits. 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 Roslea Surgery Address 51 Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston PR5 6PE Employer's website https://rosleasurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)