Job summary
Are you a newly qualified GP looking for an exciting and supportive role to launch your career? Christchurch PCN (CPCN) is looking for applicants interested in 6 sessions per week to work within our PCN to support the healthcare needs of the local community. Candidates must demonstrate a positive and professional attitude, be fully registered with the General Medical Council, and possess strong teamwork skills to contribute effectively to a collaborative healthcare environment.
Main duties of the job
This position will be based across our 4 practices, Christchurch Medical Practice, Farmhouse Surgery, Highcliffe Medical Centre and Stour Surgery serving over 48,000 patients.
We pride ourselves on delivering the very best care to our patients, conducting high quality clinical research to help us improve NHS care by finding which treatments work best and a commitment to mentoring and developing our team to enhance our service.
Announced in Sept 2024, the
Government is committed to bringing newly qualified GPs into Primary Care
Networks and our PCN, always at the forefront of new developments are seeking a
new colleague to join us, expanding our network workforce and giving additional
access and support to our patients.
About us
Across the network we have dedicated teams of Advance Nurse Practitioners, MSK Practitioners, Social Prescribers, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Mental Health Practitioner colleagues but our ethos is to embed colleagues in our practices where you will be working alongside clinicians and practice teams in our friendly and supportive teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
- Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations including home visits.
- Manage a personal caseload and provide holistic care for patients with diverse needs.
- Undertake triage and same-day clinical duties as part of a duty doctor rota.
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatments/interventions for patients.
- Prescribe and review medications in accordance with PCN core practice policies and NICE guidance.
- Refer patients to secondary or specialist care as appropriate.
- Contribute to long-term condition management and preventative healthcare initiatives.
- Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, and QOF delivery.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records using clinical systems (e.g. SystmOne/EMIS).
Additional Responsibilities
- Participate in Christchurch PCN and practice meetings, contributing to local development.
- Collaborate with other ARRS roles (e.g. pharmacists, care coordinators, paramedics) to enhance patient care.
- Support care navigation and personalised care planning.
- Maintain professional development and compliance with revalidation requirements.
- Adhere to Christchurch PCN & core practice policies including safeguarding, infection control, and prescribing protocols.
- This list is not exhaustive.
About us
Christchurch Primary Care Network works together to ensure patients obtain the care they need when they need it. Through utilising our clinical system and bringing in additional colleagues to support the day to needs of our patients we have built a truly multi-disciplinary team across our four practices.
The PCN is headed by a committed and experienced senior team and we like to ensure a nurturing and friendly environment for all our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
- Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations including home visits.
- Manage a personal caseload and provide holistic care for patients with diverse needs.
- Undertake triage and same-day clinical duties as part of a duty doctor rota.
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatments/interventions for patients.
- Prescribe and review medications in accordance with PCN core practice policies and NICE guidance.
- Refer patients to secondary or specialist care as appropriate.
- Contribute to long-term condition management and preventative healthcare initiatives.
- Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, and QOF delivery.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records using clinical systems (e.g. SystmOne/EMIS).
Additional Responsibilities
- Participate in Christchurch PCN and practice meetings, contributing to local development.
- Collaborate with other ARRS roles (e.g. pharmacists, care coordinators, paramedics) to enhance patient care.
- Support care navigation and personalised care planning.
- Maintain professional development and compliance with revalidation requirements.
- Adhere to Christchurch PCN & core practice policies including safeguarding, infection control, and prescribing protocols.
- This list is not exhaustive.
About us
Christchurch Primary Care Network works together to ensure patients obtain the care they need when they need it. Through utilising our clinical system and bringing in additional colleagues to support the day to needs of our patients we have built a truly multi-disciplinary team across our four practices.
The PCN is headed by a committed and experienced senior team and we like to ensure a nurturing and friendly environment for all our colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You should be a fully qualified and practicing GP within the first two years of your career.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- - Preferably within 2 years post-CCT (in line with ARRS eligibility for new-to-practice GPs).
- - Excellent communication, clinical, and organisational skills.
- - Commitment to working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- - Understanding of the NHS Long Term Plan and role of PCNs.-
- - Strong communication in English, both written and verbal.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You should be a fully qualified and practicing GP within the first two years of your career.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- - Preferably within 2 years post-CCT (in line with ARRS eligibility for new-to-practice GPs).
- - Excellent communication, clinical, and organisational skills.
- - Commitment to working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- - Understanding of the NHS Long Term Plan and role of PCNs.-
- - Strong communication in English, both written and verbal.
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).