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ARRS GP

Drake Medical Alliance Primary Care Network

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Job summary

Are you a newly qualified GP (within the last two years, without a substantive post) looking for an exciting and supportive role to launch your career? Drake Medcial Alliance Primary Care Network is seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking GP to join our team on a permenant basis, subject to continued ARRS GP funding.

You will be a highly motivated and dedicated Newly Qualified GP to join our multidisciplinary team under the NHS Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).

Main duties of the job

  • Provide high-quality, patient-centred care across the PCN at our 5 GP Practices.
  • Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and social prescribers, to ensure integrated patient care.
  • Conduct consultations, assessments, and follow-ups with patients, utilising ARRS-funded services to support patient needs.
  • Contribute to the management of chronic disease, health promotion, and disease prevention in line with best practices and PCN goals.
  • Participate in clinical audits, training, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care within the PCN.
  • Support the development and implementation of new care pathways that align with ARRS objectives.

About us

We are a forward-thinking and collaborative Primary Care Network (PCN) dedicated to enhancing patient care and supporting healthcare professionals. Our PCN is committed to promoting health and well-being through patient-centred services and integrated care. Join us in delivering high-quality healthcare and making a positive impact on patients' lives. The PCN consists of 5 practices and covers a population of 60,000 patients; our Practices are North Road West, Wycliffe, Lisson Grove and Woolwell, Knowle House and Roborough.

Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2692-25-0002

Job locations

Drake Medical Alliance Network

Beacon Park Road

Plymouth

PL22PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

  • To provide a comprehensive range of clinical duties at the agreed Surgeries within our Primary Care Network, which may also include working within our Enhanced Access Service.
  • To undertake surgery consultations, home visits where necessary, and telephone queries from patients and health care professionals.
  • Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
  • To undertake duties as part of the Surgery rota; this may include requesting that patients present at the surgery, telephone consultations, home visits and triage.
  • Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects, and interactions
  • Assess, identify, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with national and local guidelines.
  • 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
  • Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
  • Collecting data for audit purposes.
  • Compiling and issuing acute and repeat prescriptions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

  • To provide a comprehensive range of clinical duties at the agreed Surgeries within our Primary Care Network, which may also include working within our Enhanced Access Service.
  • To undertake surgery consultations, home visits where necessary, and telephone queries from patients and health care professionals.
  • Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
  • To undertake duties as part of the Surgery rota; this may include requesting that patients present at the surgery, telephone consultations, home visits and triage.
  • Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects, and interactions
  • Assess, identify, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with national and local guidelines.
  • 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
  • Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
  • Collecting data for audit purposes.
  • Compiling and issuing acute and repeat prescriptions.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using electronic clinical patient records.
  • Experience of medicines management.
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit.

Desirable

  • Understanding of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including General Practice, the GMS contract, Clinical Governance, Network Contract DES, and Quality & Outcomes Framework.
  • Knowledge of the health needs of the PCN population.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and entry on the GP Register - Certificate of completion date must be within 2 years and not having held a substantive post before.
  • Certificate of Completion of Training in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration, or equivalent.
  • Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development.

General

Essential

  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing compassionate care.
  • Experience with SystmOne or similar clinical systems is an advantage.
  • Membership of a relevant Medical Defence Union.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using electronic clinical patient records.
  • Experience of medicines management.
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit.

Desirable

  • Understanding of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including General Practice, the GMS contract, Clinical Governance, Network Contract DES, and Quality & Outcomes Framework.
  • Knowledge of the health needs of the PCN population.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and entry on the GP Register - Certificate of completion date must be within 2 years and not having held a substantive post before.
  • Certificate of Completion of Training in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration, or equivalent.
  • Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development.

General

Essential

  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing compassionate care.
  • Experience with SystmOne or similar clinical systems is an advantage.
  • Membership of a relevant Medical Defence Union.

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

Drake Medical Alliance Primary Care Network

Address

Drake Medical Alliance Network

Beacon Park Road

Plymouth

PL22PB


Employer's website

http://drakemedicalalliancenetwork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Drake Medical Alliance Primary Care Network

Address

Drake Medical Alliance Network

Beacon Park Road

Plymouth

PL22PB


Employer's website

http://drakemedicalalliancenetwork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

PCN Operations Manager

Steve Pitcher

steve.pitcher@nhs.net

Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2692-25-0002

Job locations

Drake Medical Alliance Network

Beacon Park Road

Plymouth

PL22PB


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