Job summary
This is a position for a newly qualified, enthusiastic,
and forward-thinking GP to join the Upper Calder Valley PCN, Calderdale within West Yorkshire. 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 all of which are rated as Good with CQC. This presents a great opportunity to gain
valuable experience and insight of the workings and culture within different
practices.
We are a Sponsor organisation for the employment of Skilled Workers.
A training budget of £3,000
will be invested in your development during this contract. We will work with you to tailor a package of
training support and study leave that will give you the necessary skills,
knowledge and understanding to thrive in these early years of your career.
Between 4 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 patients
About us
Pennine GP Alliance is a member-led organisation made up of 19 GP
practices in Calderdale who form 5 Primary Care Networks (PCNs), collectively
serving over 223,000 registered patients.
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 Calderdale.
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 of
over 100 employees.
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
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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS and with the general public
- Working with EMIS and/or SystmOne
- 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
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the NHS and care system in Calderdale
- Understanding the demographics and needs of patients locally
Person Specification
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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS and with the general public
- Working with EMIS and/or SystmOne
- 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
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the NHS and care system in Calderdale
- Understanding the demographics and needs of patients locally
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).
