Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Salaried GP to
join our dynamic Home Visiting Team on a fixed-term basis until March 2028.
This role is designed to provide enhanced, on-the-day capacity for patients
identified as urgently needing home-based medical intervention.
The role will involve working closely with our skilled
paramedics and will also involve working on proactive care plans for our most
frail patients.
Hours: Flexible, we are looking for 2-4 sessions with a
focus on morning home visits, ideally the sessions would be spread out across
the week which suit someone working one session a day fitting around other
commitments.
Main duties of the job
Conduct timely home visits, prioritising earlier in the day
to support urgent patient needs.
Collaborate closely with paramedics to provide seamless,
responsive care in the community.
Work proactively with our frailest patients to develop
advanced care plans, including comprehensive medication reviews.
Help prevent avoidable hospital admissions by delivering
effective interventions at home.
Contribute to reducing overnight hospital stays and
conveyance rates to emergency departments.
Improve system flow by alleviating pressures on local urgent
and emergency care pathways.
Deliver high-quality, patient-focused clinical care aligned
with best practice and PCN objectives.
About us
New Forest Primary Care Network provide services for around
36 thousand patients covering Chawton House Surgery, Lyndhurst Surgery, New
Forest Medical Group and Wistaria and Milford Surgeries. We are committed to
delivering innovative, patient-centred care. Visit
www.newforestpcn.co.ukfor more information on our organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Conduct timely home visits, prioritising earlier in the day to support urgent patient needs.
Collaborate closely with paramedics to provide seamless, responsive care in the community.
Work proactively with our frailest patients to develop advanced care plans, including comprehensive medication reviews.
Help prevent avoidable hospital admissions by delivering effective interventions at home.
Contribute to reducing overnight hospital stays and conveyance rates to emergency departments.
Improve system flow by alleviating pressures on local urgent and emergency care pathways.
Deliver high-quality, patient-focused clinical care aligned with best practice and PCN objectives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Conduct timely home visits, prioritising earlier in the day to support urgent patient needs.
Collaborate closely with paramedics to provide seamless, responsive care in the community.
Work proactively with our frailest patients to develop advanced care plans, including comprehensive medication reviews.
Help prevent avoidable hospital admissions by delivering effective interventions at home.
Contribute to reducing overnight hospital stays and conveyance rates to emergency departments.
Improve system flow by alleviating pressures on local urgent and emergency care pathways.
Deliver high-quality, patient-focused clinical care aligned with best practice and PCN objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC-registered GP with current license to practice.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in community or home-based care is desirable but not essential.
Skills
Essential
- Must have a valid driving licence and access to reliable transport (Mileage expenses will be reimbursed in line with PCN policy)
Desirable
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with paramedics and other healthcare professionals
- Commitment to improving patient outcomes and reducing hospital admissions.
- Adaptability and enthusiasm for a proactive, patient-centred approach.
- The successful candidate would be working in both EMIS and SystmOne, training will be provided if needed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC-registered GP with current license to practice.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in community or home-based care is desirable but not essential.
Skills
Essential
- Must have a valid driving licence and access to reliable transport (Mileage expenses will be reimbursed in line with PCN policy)
Desirable
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with paramedics and other healthcare professionals
- Commitment to improving patient outcomes and reducing hospital admissions.
- Adaptability and enthusiasm for a proactive, patient-centred approach.
- The successful candidate would be working in both EMIS and SystmOne, training will be provided if needed.
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).
