Job summary
Hartlepool Network is a network of five practices - with a combined list size of over 30,000 patients.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified GP to join our
team through the NHS Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).
This position offers flexibility depending
on the requirements of the Primary Care Network (PCN), working hours
ranging up to 40 per week. Our ideal candidate is passionate about transforming
healthcare delivery by embracing technology and automation to enhance patient
care.
As a salaried GP you will be
responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse
population, collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide
holistic healthcare. You will actively engage in
clinical meetings, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
Our PCN values attributes such as strong
clinical skills, adaptability to electronic health records, and a dedication to
improving healthcare outcomes through technology. We offer a dynamic work
environment that encourages growth and professional development, along with a
competitive salary and benefits package.
The position requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK, medical indemnity insurance, and an enhanced DBS check, along with a digital badge for secure system access.
Main duties of the job
As post holder you will be expected to support HPCN in providing all services
outlined in the GMS contract. You will be expected to support and input into areas of clinical governance, good
practice, quality outcomes framework, enhanced services, practice audit, referral
review and any other improvement plans as determined by the clinical director. You are encouraged to utilise and develop skills for the improvement of services to
patients.
You will be expected to maintain and keep good standards of computerised clinical
records in line with GMC guidance.
You should be competent to work as duty doctor as well as dealing with other daily
enquiries.
You will be expected to be able to complete
all work by the end of the working day, for example prescriptions, tasks, lab links and
referrals.
About us
Hartlepool Network are a team of 5 practices consisting of West Quay Medical Practice, West View Millennium Surgery, Seaton Surgery, Gladstone House Practice and Hart Medical Practice. Together we have approximately 35000 patients spread across our locality of Hartlepool.
Our Clinical Director and wider teams of Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses and administrators, along with our Additional Reimbursable Role (ARRS) staff of Social Prescribers, Care Co-ordinators, First Contact Physio, Mental Health team and Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians team work in harmony to deliver outstanding medical services to our patient population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for newly qualified (within 2 years and
not having had a substantive post), enthusiastic, forward-thinking GPs to
join our team on a fixed term salaried contact until 31 March 2026. We will
consider applications for between 2 and 8 sessions with a start date as soon
as possible.
As this is a PCN post, you may be required to work across multiple practices within
Hartlepool Primary care Network.
To undertake duties governed
by the PMS/GMS contract and requirements of Direct and Local Enhanced
Services including:
Face to face and telephone consultations
Online consultations
Triage of patients
Patient Home visits
Checking and signing repeat prescriptions.
Cover all 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.
Dealing with queries, patient test results,
referral letters NHS/ private, tasks, emails paperwork and correspondence in
a timely manner.
Develop care and treatment plans in
consultation with patients.
Main Tasks:
Clinical
Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective,
individualised patient care within the surgery, patients own home or other
environment where patient care is carried out.
Clinically examine and assess patient needs and
plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies
in a timely manner, utilising Practice, PCN and local guidelines.
To recognise the need for and be able to
perform and interpret investigatory procedures, including laboratory and
radiology.
Ensure appropriate follow up and safety
netting of patients.
Support patients to adopt health promotion
strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care.
Support the delivery of anticipatory care
plans.
Recognise and work within your own competence
and in accordance with professional codes of conduct, maintaining accurate
and contemporaneous health records.
Independently prescribe for patients within
your scope of practice. Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or
national guidelines.
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute
and repeat prescriptions.
Review medications following the appropriate
policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways.
Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based
consultation notes to agreed standards
To maintain an awareness of developments in
clinical practice.
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant
practice policies/guidelines e.g., prescribing, confidentiality, data
protection, health and safety and QOF standards.
Be aware of your duties and responsibilities
regarding current legislation and adhere to our policies and procedures on
Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for newly qualified (within 2 years and
not having had a substantive post), enthusiastic, forward-thinking GPs to
join our team on a fixed term salaried contact until 31 March 2026. We will
consider applications for between 2 and 8 sessions with a start date as soon
as possible.
As this is a PCN post, you may be required to work across multiple practices within
Hartlepool Primary care Network.
To undertake duties governed
by the PMS/GMS contract and requirements of Direct and Local Enhanced
Services including:
Face to face and telephone consultations
Online consultations
Triage of patients
Patient Home visits
Checking and signing repeat prescriptions.
Cover all 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.
Dealing with queries, patient test results,
referral letters NHS/ private, tasks, emails paperwork and correspondence in
a timely manner.
Develop care and treatment plans in
consultation with patients.
Main Tasks:
Clinical
Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective,
individualised patient care within the surgery, patients own home or other
environment where patient care is carried out.
Clinically examine and assess patient needs and
plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies
in a timely manner, utilising Practice, PCN and local guidelines.
To recognise the need for and be able to
perform and interpret investigatory procedures, including laboratory and
radiology.
Ensure appropriate follow up and safety
netting of patients.
Support patients to adopt health promotion
strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care.
Support the delivery of anticipatory care
plans.
Recognise and work within your own competence
and in accordance with professional codes of conduct, maintaining accurate
and contemporaneous health records.
Independently prescribe for patients within
your scope of practice. Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or
national guidelines.
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute
and repeat prescriptions.
Review medications following the appropriate
policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways.
Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based
consultation notes to agreed standards
To maintain an awareness of developments in
clinical practice.
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant
practice policies/guidelines e.g., prescribing, confidentiality, data
protection, health and safety and QOF standards.
Be aware of your duties and responsibilities
regarding current legislation and adhere to our policies and procedures on
Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions.
- Experience of providing home visits.
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
- Understanding of evidence-based practice.
- Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision.
Qualifications
Essential
- Be included in NHS England's list of medical practitioners as per section 91 of the NHS Act 2006
- Hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) on the General Practitioner Register
- Be a Newly Qualified GP who obtained their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice within the last two years.
- They should also demonstrate professional integrity with no suspensions or regulatory restrictions on employment terms within the PCN framework
- Ability to effectively triage, assess & diagnose
- Excellent clinical skills with an evidence-based approach to patient care.
- Ability to work within own scope of practice
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
- Proficient in using electronic health records and embracing new technologies
- Eager to learn and grow in a tech-enabled healthcare environment
- Passionate about technology and improving healthcare outcomes
- Be willing to engage in ongoing professional development as required by ARRS scheme and professional bodies
Desirable
- Experience in Triage
- Knowledge of SystmOne
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
- Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions.
- Experience of providing home visits.
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
- Understanding of evidence-based practice.
- Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision.
Qualifications
Essential
- Be included in NHS England's list of medical practitioners as per section 91 of the NHS Act 2006
- Hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) on the General Practitioner Register
- Be a Newly Qualified GP who obtained their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice within the last two years.
- They should also demonstrate professional integrity with no suspensions or regulatory restrictions on employment terms within the PCN framework
- Ability to effectively triage, assess & diagnose
- Excellent clinical skills with an evidence-based approach to patient care.
- Ability to work within own scope of practice
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
- Proficient in using electronic health records and embracing new technologies
- Eager to learn and grow in a tech-enabled healthcare environment
- Passionate about technology and improving healthcare outcomes
- Be willing to engage in ongoing professional development as required by ARRS scheme and professional bodies
Desirable
- Experience in Triage
- Knowledge of SystmOne
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
- Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
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).