Job summary
The Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network (PCN) in West Dorset is delighted to offer an exceptional opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated GP to join our dedicated team, supporting three highly regarded practices. This position is available on a full or part-time basis, providing flexibility to fit your lifestyle while meeting the high demand for services in this area.
Situated in one of the UK's most beautiful locations, our PCN is committed to delivering patient-centred care to a diverse and complex population, with a particular focus on frailty and the needs of the elderly. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the electronic Frailty Index (eFI) to identify, assess, and manage frail patients, ensuring tailored interventions that improve quality of life. This is an ideal role for a GP within two years of their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), ready to develop expertise in managing complex cases and providing proactive, compassionate care to those who need it most.
Join our vibrant, collaborative network and help shape the future of primary care for frail and elderly patients in West Dorset. With support, mentorship, and a commitment to professional growth, this is more than just a jobits a chance to thrive in a supportive environment while making a significant difference in the well-being of our community.
Main duties of the job
s a newly qualified GP at Jurassic Coast PCN, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, focusing on frail and elderly patients across three practices in West Dorset. Clinical responsibilities include managing consultations, conducting telephone and home visits, and triaging patients via eConsult, telephone, or in person, with particular attention to those identified through the electronic Frailty Index (eFI). You will diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, prescribe medications, process test results, and promote proactive health and well-being interventions to improve the quality of life for this vulnerable group. With structured mentoring and a supportive environment, you will develop your clinical decision-making skills and confidence in managing complex cases.
In addition, you will contribute to the smooth running of the enhanced health in care homes team, community frailty team, and practices, engaging in clinical governance activities such as audits and significant event reviews. You will also support administrative tasks, collaborate in practice meetings, and work within legal frameworks to safeguard vulnerable patients. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your skills, with a strong emphasis on supporting frail and elderly patients in West Dorset, while preparing you for leadership within a dedicated and compassionate team.
About us
Jurassic Coast PCN is a primary care network based in West Dorset working on behalf of Ammonite Health Partnership, Barton House and Lyme Bay Medical.
Our vision for the future of Jurassic Coast PCN is to create a patient care system that includes everyone. A system where member practices work closely together and in collaboration with health and social care, voluntary sectors, community groups and local people to deliver efficient and timely personalised care. To make the best use of available resources to ensure that everyone gets the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Deliver evidence-based medicine in line with national and local guidelines, with appropriate support and mentoring.
- Conduct in-practice consultations during clinical appointment hours, under guidance when necessary.
- Participate in patient triage via in-person visits, eConsult, and telephone (if covering for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner).
- Undertake telephone consultations and minimal home visits (typically 01 per day).
- Review and sign repeat prescription requests with oversight as needed.
- Process and manage patient test results, with guidance from experienced colleagues for complex cases.
- Prescribe medications in accordance with local and national guidelines, with support as you build confidence.
- Refer patients to secondary or urgent care services and coordinate additional interventions as appropriate.
- Begin managing long-term conditions and complex cases, with structured mentoring and development.
- Promote healthy living and wellbeing strategies, providing advice to encourage healthier lifestyles.
- Participate in patient testing and screening as required.
- Develop clinical decision-making skills with appropriate support.
- Engage with the development and implementation of practice policies and guidelines.
Patient Communication
- Communicate sensitively with patients and carers, especially when delivering difficult news, with guidance from senior colleagues.
- Adapt communication to suit patients needs, including language, cultural, and cognitive considerations.
- Learn to anticipate and overcome barriers to communication, seeking support where necessary.
- Explain risks and treatment options clearly, ensuring patients understand and provide informed consent.
Delivering High-Quality Services
- Provide high-quality care to patients, aligned with your professional competencies and under supervision.
- Monitor the standard of care provided and participate in peer review and feedback sessions.
- Take part in clinical governance activities, including audits and reviewing significant events, to support learning and service improvement.
- Engage in team discussions and training to build confidence and develop skills.
- Work collaboratively to support vulnerable patients and ensure appropriate care in line with legal and practice policies.
Non-Clinical Responsibilities
Management and Leadership
- Begin to develop workload management skills, working closely with mentors and practice partners.
- Participate in decision-making processes with support, raising concerns through appropriate channels.
- Build professional relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders through shadowing and involvement in meetings.
- Learn to implement clinical guidelines and identify areas for improvement within practice processes.
- Contribute to the efficient running of the practice, gaining experience in areas such as governance, IT, and staff training.
Practice Operations
- Process medical reports, referrals, and correspondence under supervision.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic patient records.
- Contribute to audit processes and QOF data collection with guidance from senior staff.
- Participate in practice meetings, including clinical and educational discussions.
- Represent the practice at external events where appropriate, with support.
Personal and Professional Development
- Adhere to the GMC Code of Conduct and work towards fulfilling revalidation requirements.
- Prepare for and participate in your annual appraisal.
- Engage in regular mentoring sessions with senior colleagues to support your development.
- Develop time management skills to prioritise your workload effectively.
- Attend training and learning sessions to enhance your clinical and non-clinical skills.
- Stay informed about evidence-based guidelines (e.g., NICE) and contribute to clinical discussions.
- Participate in educational activities, such as case reviews and significant event analyses, to build confidence and experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Deliver evidence-based medicine in line with national and local guidelines, with appropriate support and mentoring.
- Conduct in-practice consultations during clinical appointment hours, under guidance when necessary.
- Participate in patient triage via in-person visits, eConsult, and telephone (if covering for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner).
- Undertake telephone consultations and minimal home visits (typically 01 per day).
- Review and sign repeat prescription requests with oversight as needed.
- Process and manage patient test results, with guidance from experienced colleagues for complex cases.
- Prescribe medications in accordance with local and national guidelines, with support as you build confidence.
- Refer patients to secondary or urgent care services and coordinate additional interventions as appropriate.
- Begin managing long-term conditions and complex cases, with structured mentoring and development.
- Promote healthy living and wellbeing strategies, providing advice to encourage healthier lifestyles.
- Participate in patient testing and screening as required.
- Develop clinical decision-making skills with appropriate support.
- Engage with the development and implementation of practice policies and guidelines.
Patient Communication
- Communicate sensitively with patients and carers, especially when delivering difficult news, with guidance from senior colleagues.
- Adapt communication to suit patients needs, including language, cultural, and cognitive considerations.
- Learn to anticipate and overcome barriers to communication, seeking support where necessary.
- Explain risks and treatment options clearly, ensuring patients understand and provide informed consent.
Delivering High-Quality Services
- Provide high-quality care to patients, aligned with your professional competencies and under supervision.
- Monitor the standard of care provided and participate in peer review and feedback sessions.
- Take part in clinical governance activities, including audits and reviewing significant events, to support learning and service improvement.
- Engage in team discussions and training to build confidence and develop skills.
- Work collaboratively to support vulnerable patients and ensure appropriate care in line with legal and practice policies.
Non-Clinical Responsibilities
Management and Leadership
- Begin to develop workload management skills, working closely with mentors and practice partners.
- Participate in decision-making processes with support, raising concerns through appropriate channels.
- Build professional relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders through shadowing and involvement in meetings.
- Learn to implement clinical guidelines and identify areas for improvement within practice processes.
- Contribute to the efficient running of the practice, gaining experience in areas such as governance, IT, and staff training.
Practice Operations
- Process medical reports, referrals, and correspondence under supervision.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic patient records.
- Contribute to audit processes and QOF data collection with guidance from senior staff.
- Participate in practice meetings, including clinical and educational discussions.
- Represent the practice at external events where appropriate, with support.
Personal and Professional Development
- Adhere to the GMC Code of Conduct and work towards fulfilling revalidation requirements.
- Prepare for and participate in your annual appraisal.
- Engage in regular mentoring sessions with senior colleagues to support your development.
- Develop time management skills to prioritise your workload effectively.
- Attend training and learning sessions to enhance your clinical and non-clinical skills.
- Stay informed about evidence-based guidelines (e.g., NICE) and contribute to clinical discussions.
- Participate in educational activities, such as case reviews and significant event analyses, to build confidence and experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration. Within two years of the date of their certificate of completion of training (CCT), issued by the General Medical Council.
- On/eligible to be on a medical performers list
- Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate).
Experience
Essential
- Clinical and Information Governance Self audit and reflection
- Confident in use of electronic records and systems; databases and spreadsheets.
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information.
- Can work independently on a day-to-day basis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Email, telephone & online meetings)
- Evidence of consistent pattern of learning from education, training and experience
Desirable
- Experience of using SystmOne
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing
Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to work independently, efficiently, and under pressure, prioritising own workload without direct supervision.
- Understands and accepts personal capabilities and is aware of limitations.
- Reliable and accurate in all aspects of work.
- Able to perform effectively under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Flexible with working hours to accommodate service demand and business needs.
- Comfortable with changing priorities and adaptable to a dynamic work environment.
- Highly organised, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and monitor progress effectively.
- Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with diverse individuals and teams both verbally and in writing.
- Maintains composure and professionalism in challenging or high-pressure situations.
- Diplomatic when handling sensitive information or managing potential conflict.
- Fully aware of the importance of confidentiality and data security and adheres to these standards.
- Understands the need to work within set guidelines and procedures, with work checked directly or indirectly by team members.
- Displays a professional attitude and courteous interaction with colleagues and managers.
- Builds and maintains effective working relationships with a variety of individuals with different skill sets.
- Uses initiative to develop new ideas for improving services and processes.
- Exercises sound judgement, resourcefulness, and common sense when responding to enquiries within practice limitations.
- Non-prejudicial, sensitive, and empathetic in dealing with distressing situations.
- Makes decisions appropriate to the situation while adhering to practice policies.
- Investigates and resolves discrepancies within established guidelines and policies.
- Applies common sense to address situations that do not fit standard procedures.
- Demonstrates innovation and resourcefulness in problem-solving and service delivery.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration. Within two years of the date of their certificate of completion of training (CCT), issued by the General Medical Council.
- On/eligible to be on a medical performers list
- Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate).
Experience
Essential
- Clinical and Information Governance Self audit and reflection
- Confident in use of electronic records and systems; databases and spreadsheets.
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information.
- Can work independently on a day-to-day basis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Email, telephone & online meetings)
- Evidence of consistent pattern of learning from education, training and experience
Desirable
- Experience of using SystmOne
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing
Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to work independently, efficiently, and under pressure, prioritising own workload without direct supervision.
- Understands and accepts personal capabilities and is aware of limitations.
- Reliable and accurate in all aspects of work.
- Able to perform effectively under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Flexible with working hours to accommodate service demand and business needs.
- Comfortable with changing priorities and adaptable to a dynamic work environment.
- Highly organised, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and monitor progress effectively.
- Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with diverse individuals and teams both verbally and in writing.
- Maintains composure and professionalism in challenging or high-pressure situations.
- Diplomatic when handling sensitive information or managing potential conflict.
- Fully aware of the importance of confidentiality and data security and adheres to these standards.
- Understands the need to work within set guidelines and procedures, with work checked directly or indirectly by team members.
- Displays a professional attitude and courteous interaction with colleagues and managers.
- Builds and maintains effective working relationships with a variety of individuals with different skill sets.
- Uses initiative to develop new ideas for improving services and processes.
- Exercises sound judgement, resourcefulness, and common sense when responding to enquiries within practice limitations.
- Non-prejudicial, sensitive, and empathetic in dealing with distressing situations.
- Makes decisions appropriate to the situation while adhering to practice policies.
- Investigates and resolves discrepancies within established guidelines and policies.
- Applies common sense to address situations that do not fit standard procedures.
- Demonstrates innovation and resourcefulness in problem-solving and service delivery.
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).
