Sutton Primary Care Networks

GP ARRS Salaried / Locum

The closing date is 31 January 2026

Job summary

Central Sutton PCN is looking for Newly Qualified GPs to work under the Additional Role Reimbursement Scheme ARRS to work in GP Practice. The post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries. You will be joining a great team in a great place where your commitment will be genuinely valued, your skills respected, and your ambition rewarded.Due to the changes in the ARRS Scheme to introduce General Practitioners we are looking to expand our team by seeking to employ a newly qualified General Practitioner to work alongside our practices and PCN staff.

Main duties of the job

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self referred or referred to by other health care workers.

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.

Quality improvement and clinical and clinical audit of the services

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.

In consultation with patients and in line with current National and Local disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.

Providing relevant and appropriate health education.

Referring to other care providers as appropriate.

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

Complying with QOF requirements.

Prescribing in accordance with the SWL prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.

About us

Sutton has a population of approximately 200,000 residents who are registered with 21 practices. Currently, there are 4 Primary Care Networks PCNs: Carshalton, Cheam & South Sutton, Central Sutton, and Wallington PCN. Each PCN serves a population of approximately 50,000 patients. PCNs are an essential part of the NHS long-term plan. They bring general practices together to work at a larger scale, which has been a policy priority for several years. This is aimed at improving the ability of practices to recruit and retain staff, manage financial and estate pressures, provide a broader range of services to patients, and integrate more efficiently with the comprehensive health and care system.

Details

Date posted

07 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12,000 a session

Contract

Locum

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2700-26-0000

Job locations

Thomas Wall Centre

52 Benhill Avenue

Sutton

Surrey

SM1 4DP


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will make himor herself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred to by other health care workers.

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.

Quality improvement and clinical and clinical audit of the services

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.

In consultation with patients and in line with current National and Local disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.

Providing relevant and appropriate health education.

Referring to other care providers as appropriate.

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

Complying with QOF requirements.

Prescribing in accordance with the SWL prescribing formulary or generically whenever this is clinically appropriate.

In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care, recognising the key difference of hub working.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will make himor herself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred to by other health care workers.

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.

Quality improvement and clinical and clinical audit of the services

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.

In consultation with patients and in line with current National and Local disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.

Providing relevant and appropriate health education.

Referring to other care providers as appropriate.

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

Complying with QOF requirements.

Prescribing in accordance with the SWL prescribing formulary or generically whenever this is clinically appropriate.

In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care, recognising the key difference of hub working.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully trained GP.
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice in General Practice
  • It is required that candidates have obtained their CCT within the last two years and have not woeked as a salaried GP

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
  • Proficient in the use of EMIS, DART.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
  • Ability to work with limited supervision;
  • Understanding of the pressures faced by GPs and healthcare teams;

Desirable

  • Willingness to contribute to and participate in a peer support group;
  • Appropriate representation with a recognised medical defence organisation;
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully trained GP.
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice in General Practice
  • It is required that candidates have obtained their CCT within the last two years and have not woeked as a salaried GP

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
  • Proficient in the use of EMIS, DART.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
  • Ability to work with limited supervision;
  • Understanding of the pressures faced by GPs and healthcare teams;

Desirable

  • Willingness to contribute to and participate in a peer support group;
  • Appropriate representation with a recognised medical defence organisation;

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

Sutton Primary Care Networks

Address

Thomas Wall Centre

52 Benhill Avenue

Sutton

Surrey

SM1 4DP


Employer's website

https://www.suttonpcns.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sutton Primary Care Networks

Address

Thomas Wall Centre

52 Benhill Avenue

Sutton

Surrey

SM1 4DP


Employer's website

https://www.suttonpcns.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Lead Sutton PCNs

Godfred Asare

g.asare@nhs.net

07957836412

Details

Date posted

07 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12,000 a session

Contract

Locum

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2700-26-0000

Job locations

Thomas Wall Centre

52 Benhill Avenue

Sutton

Surrey

SM1 4DP


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