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. We are looking for GPs to
rotate round our 3 Network practices providing additional access on Saturdays
for routine and long term condition reviews, primarily targeting our working
age populations who struggle to get to appointments in the week. The clinics
are comprised of results reviews, long term conditions reviews and routine face
to face GP appointments. Appointments are 15minutes. There are no acute on the
day appointments or home visits to be done on Saturdays. There occasionally
will be planned routine ward rounds at our local care home. There will
occasionally be a requirement for remote telephone clinics.
Milton Keynes is a great place to live and work whilst
making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our varied communities.
Competitive remuneration and a supportive work environment await you at Ascent PCN.
Closing date is the 26th October 2024 - We are keen to interview
candidates as soon as possible. Please note that should this vacancy
attract sufficient interest it may be necessary to close the vacancy at an
earlier date.We therefore suggest that you apply at an early stage to
avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The GP will undertake a variety of duties governed by the GMS contract and objectives of Enhanced services, including:
- In person consultations
- Telephone consultations
- Visiting patients routinely in their care homes
- 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.
We can offer the post holder:
- Invitations to weekly clinical MDT meetings across the Network Practices
- Protected break times with colleagues during your sessions
- NHS pension access
- Longer Appointment times, 15 minutes as standard
- Supervision support from experienced GP trainers
A valid UK driving licence plus the use of own transport for business purposes is essential.
This post requires the post holder to undertake all statutory and mandatory training and they must be able to undertake physical clinics at the practices.Hours of work will be 9am 5.30pm on Saturdays, as well as possible opportunities to provide evening clinics. Talk to us about your availability and preferences.
About us
We are a 3 practice Primary Care Network covering around
30000 patients across 4 sites (Asplands, Woburn, Fishermead, Walnut Tree), varying from rural to urban locals, affluent to deprived
populations, thus offering a unique opportunity to experience the full width of
variety of general practice within just one job.
We are training practices
with an active frailty support team and a variety of ARRs specialties,
including as First Contact Physiotherapy, Mental Health Practitioners, Social
Prescribing and Health Coaching. We offer a wide range of enhanced services
across the practices including minor surgery, womens health and menopause
clinics, coil/implant fitting, as well as Dermatology and ENT clinics.As we are a PCN with established training links and are highly experienced at supporting and developing clinicians from across the MDT.The PCN has a pro-active focus on identifying frailty and providing early support, improving patient safety through enhanced medication monitoring systems (Abtrace), preventative lifestyle medicine with our wellbeing team, as well as being involved with training university students and GP VTS registrars.
We can offer you a working environment supported by
compassionate experienced colleagues.
We strive for a good work / life balance while achieving
high-quality patient care and offer a fair allocation of work across all the patient facing team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be providing reliable access to pre-booked Saturday health clinics, running 9am - 5.30pm, to support capacity at the PCN practices and enhance access to GP appointments for our working age population. Appointments are 15minutes as standard and will be a mix of routine pre-booked GP consultations and planned long term condition reviews. Administration time for processing patient results and correspondence is built in to your day.
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
Record clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation
notes to agreed standards
Participate in clinical audits, and learning event analyses
and practice meetings
Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat
prescriptions avoiding hand-written prescriptions.
Prescribe generically whenever appropriately and in
accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE guidance and Good
Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance)
Work with and provide support for other members of the
primary health care team
Play a role in the practice achieving key performance
targets and safety metrics
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be providing reliable access to pre-booked Saturday health clinics, running 9am - 5.30pm, to support capacity at the PCN practices and enhance access to GP appointments for our working age population. Appointments are 15minutes as standard and will be a mix of routine pre-booked GP consultations and planned long term condition reviews. Administration time for processing patient results and correspondence is built in to your day.
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
Record clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation
notes to agreed standards
Participate in clinical audits, and learning event analyses
and practice meetings
Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat
prescriptions avoiding hand-written prescriptions.
Prescribe generically whenever appropriately and in
accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE guidance and Good
Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance)
Work with and provide support for other members of the
primary health care team
Play a role in the practice achieving key performance
targets and safety metrics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The applicant must be a qualified GP (with MRCGP certification) and with full GMC registration licence to practice on the speciality register within the last 2 years.
- Be on a performers list.
- Have a valid UK drivers licence
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice using SystmOne
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The applicant must be a qualified GP (with MRCGP certification) and with full GMC registration licence to practice on the speciality register within the last 2 years.
- Be on a performers list.
- Have a valid UK drivers licence
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice using SystmOne
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
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).
