Job summary
This is a position
for an enthusiastic, and forward-thinking GP to join Lower Valley Primary Care Network, Calderdale within West
Yorkshire.
This post will
require you to work across three different practices within the PCN. 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.
6 sessions per week
(please state the number of sessions as a preference in your application)
At Pennine GP Alliance (PGA), we are committed to fair, transparent, and
person-led recruitment. While we use digital tools to support our recruitment
processes, we want to be clear that no shortlisting or hiring decisions are
made solely by artificial intelligence (AI).
We understand that AI can be a useful tool for applicants when preparing
applications; however, your submission must represent your own experience,
achievements, and professional perspective. Applications that appear to be
entirely written by AI may not be considered. We encourage candidates to use AI
responsibly - as a support tool, not a replacement for your own insight and
input.
Main duties of the job
- You will manage a caseload 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
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCGP Full GMC registration Performers List registration.
- 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 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCGP Full GMC registration Performers List registration.
- 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).
