Job summary
Burnley West Primary Care Network is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Newly Qualified General Practitioner to join our vibrant and innovative primary care team.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care, improving health outcomes, and supporting the strategic development of primary care services in the Burnley area.
Burnley West PCN is at the forefront of delivering transformative healthcare in a dynamic and diverse community.
Join us in shaping the future of primary care, where your skills and passion will be integral to making a meaningful difference in people's lives.
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- The General Medical Practitioners has not been substantively employed as a General Medical Practitioner in general practice previously.
- The General Medical Practitioner has not been employed in a temporary capacity i.e. as a locum.
- The General Medical Practitioner is not beyond the second anniversary of their certificate of completion of training, issued by the General Medical Council, at the start of their employment or engagement.
The successful candidate will be working across five practices within the PCN.
- Fixed term until the end of 2025, with the view to extending dependent on the extension of ARRS funding for 25/26
- Start as soon as possible
- Flexible number of sessions
- £73,113.00 per annum, pro rata, based on 9 sessions
Main duties of the job
- The Post holder will undertake a variety of duties, which will include patient consultations in the surgery, via the telephone & home visits.
- Working autonomously & within your scope of knowledge & experience to ensure professional decision making, in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care professionals.
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early
signs of illness.
- Developing care plans for health in consultations with
patients and in line with current PCN and practice disease management
protocols.
- Referring patients to other care
providers as appropriate.
- Recording clear and
contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
- Prescribing in accordance with the PCN and practice
prescribing formulary or generically whenever this is clinically appropriate.
This list is by no means exhaustive & In general, the
post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and
responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
About us
The East Lancashire Alliance (ELA) is a values driven, not-for-profit provider of innovative healthcare across East Lancashire, encompassing 9 Primary Care Networks (PCNs) which covers 48 GP practices & over 390,000 patients across East Lancashire, supporting them, by working collaboratively together, to achieve a shared vision of sustainable Primary Care.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride
ourselves in ensuring our patients feel safe, supported, communicated with and
respected at a time when they may be feeling vulnerable.
The Alliance are proud
to represent our member practices and to champion our Primary Care Partners, by
working with local general practice and other system partners in the provision
of patient centred, local healthcare services.
Each practice has a close-knit team of staff who
collectively seek to improve the health of their patient populations.
East Lancashire is one of the world's most innovative,
original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the
surrounding countryside, to the heart of the vibrant inner Towns and Villages
with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will
experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour
and generosity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key duties and responsibilities
In accordance with the practice timetable, you will make
yourself available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery
consultations, telephone 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
workers.
Assessing the health care needs of patients with
undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early
signs of illness.
Developing care plans for health in consultations with
patients and in line with current PCN and practice disease management
protocols.
Providing
counselling and health education.
Admitting or
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 as requested for support.
Prescribing in accordance with the PCN and practice
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key duties and responsibilities
In accordance with the practice timetable, you will make
yourself available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery
consultations, telephone 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
workers.
Assessing the health care needs of patients with
undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early
signs of illness.
Developing care plans for health in consultations with
patients and in line with current PCN and practice disease management
protocols.
Providing
counselling and health education.
Admitting or
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 as requested for support.
Prescribing in accordance with the PCN and practice
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree
- Qualified GP MRCGP - general practitioner certificate of completion of training CCT - within first 2 years of qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice
- National Performers List registration (England)
- Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
- Knowledge of practice clinical system EMIS. Also including ability to use word processing skills, emails, and the internet.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - written and oral
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree
- Qualified GP MRCGP - general practitioner certificate of completion of training CCT - within first 2 years of qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice
- National Performers List registration (England)
- Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
- Knowledge of practice clinical system EMIS. Also including ability to use word processing skills, emails, and the internet.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - written and oral
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
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).
