Job summary
This is a position for a newly
qualified, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking GP to join Whitefield PCN, Bury
within Greater Manchester. Currently the role is fixed term up until 31st March
2025.
As this post is funded through
the Network Contract DES, you must be within 2 years of GP qualification and
not have been substantively employed as a GP previously.
This post will require you to
work across different practices within the PCN. This presents a great
opportunity to gain valuable experience and insight of the workings and culture
within different practices.
Between 6 and 8 sessions per
week (full time, part time please state the number of sessions as a preference
in your application)
2 months duration with a view to
extend dependent on the Primary Care Network contract.
Main duties of the job
You will manage a case load and
will work autonomously on a day-to-day basis. To support your development, you
will have a dedicated GP assigned to carry out professional supervision.
You will undertake several
duties governed by the GMS contract including:
Face to face and telephone
consultations
Patient home visits and care
home visits
Checking and signing repeat
prescriptions
Administrative tasks namely
dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence as required
Cover all clinical management of
in-surgery patients as appropriate including initiating investigations,
reviewing results and making referrals to secondary care or to other providers
as appropriate
Develop care and treatment plans
in consultation with patient.
About us
Bury GP Federation is a member-led organisation made up of GP practices in Bury.
We work extremely closely with general practice but also in partnership with other local healthcare providers with a purpose to ensure viable GP services remain at the heart of local communities, providing sustainable and high-quality patient-focused healthcare.
Join our team and experience a workplace that truly values growth, collaboration, and impact. We take pride in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is encouraged to listen, learn, and lead. Together were dedicated to delivering better outcomes for GP practices, and ultimately for the people of Bury.
At our organisation, your professional growth matters we are committed to providing the resources and opportunities you need for continuous development, ensuring you thrive both in your role and your career.
We look forward to receiving your application to join our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In accordance with the
PCN/Practice timetable, as agreed, you will make yourself available to
undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video
consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing
repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in
a timely fashion.
Making professional, autonomous
decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred
from other health care professionals within the Practice or external
organisations.
Assessing the health needs of
patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Screening patients for disease
risk factors and early signs of illness.
Contributing to QOF requirements
and recording data appropriately.
Contributing to PCN requirements
and recording data appropriately.
In consultation with patients
and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care
plans for health-related illnesses.
Screening patients for health
education.
Admitting and discharging
patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as
appropriate.
Recording clear and
contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
Collecting data for audit
purposes and contributing notes to the practice audit programme as required.
Compiling and issuing computer
generated acute and repeat prescriptions.
Prescribing in accordance with
the accepted prescribing formulary whenever clinically appropriate.
Take responsibility for some
aspects of the clinical work within the team including co-ordinating aspects of
governance, QOF, enhanced services, CPD and keeping clinical protocols up to
date.
Undertake all normal duties and
responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care, as set by
Royal College of General Practitioners, General Medical Council, all other
Royal Colleges and councils applicable to the staff groups working within the
Practice, Department of Health, Integrated Care Boards and all other regulatory
and standard setting organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In accordance with the
PCN/Practice timetable, as agreed, you will make yourself available to
undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video
consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing
repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in
a timely fashion.
Making professional, autonomous
decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred
from other health care professionals within the Practice or external
organisations.
Assessing the health needs of
patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Screening patients for disease
risk factors and early signs of illness.
Contributing to QOF requirements
and recording data appropriately.
Contributing to PCN requirements
and recording data appropriately.
In consultation with patients
and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care
plans for health-related illnesses.
Screening patients for health
education.
Admitting and discharging
patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as
appropriate.
Recording clear and
contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
Collecting data for audit
purposes and contributing notes to the practice audit programme as required.
Compiling and issuing computer
generated acute and repeat prescriptions.
Prescribing in accordance with
the accepted prescribing formulary whenever clinically appropriate.
Take responsibility for some
aspects of the clinical work within the team including co-ordinating aspects of
governance, QOF, enhanced services, CPD and keeping clinical protocols up to
date.
Undertake all normal duties and
responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care, as set by
Royal College of General Practitioners, General Medical Council, all other
Royal Colleges and councils applicable to the staff groups working within the
Practice, Department of Health, Integrated Care Boards and all other regulatory
and standard setting organisations.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS and with the general public
- Working with EMIS
- Well developed IT skills and an enthusiasm for new applications and software
- Good time management and highly organised
- Ability to use initiative, judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge
- Interest in quality improvement work
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
- Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors when appropriate
- Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Produce timely and informative reports
- Work effectively independently and as a team member
- Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be a qualified GP within 2 years of registration.
- MRCGP
- Full GMC registration
- Performers List registration
- No previous substantive posts as a GP prior to this application
- Clear Enhanced DBS check
- UK driving licence with access to own car
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS and with the general public
- Working with EMIS
- Well developed IT skills and an enthusiasm for new applications and software
- Good time management and highly organised
- Ability to use initiative, judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge
- Interest in quality improvement work
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
- Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors when appropriate
- Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Produce timely and informative reports
- Work effectively independently and as a team member
- Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be a qualified GP within 2 years of registration.
- MRCGP
- Full GMC registration
- Performers List registration
- No previous substantive posts as a GP prior to this application
- Clear Enhanced DBS check
- UK driving licence with access to own car
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).
