About this role
Job summary
Our Enhanced Care Team is a multi-disciplinary team based at Treatment Centre, Shelley Manor Medical Centre that provided support to our aligned Care Homes, our proactive frailty support and acute visiting service to housebound patients.
We would ideally like a GP alongside the Lead GP and Lead ANP for the Enhanced Care Team, deputising for the Lead GP when required. The role will predominantly deliver acute visits to our housebound patients but will also be involved in the training and support of our aligned Care Home staff, as well a broader education and development for the communities served by the PCN.
Main duties of the job
Provide 3 to 4 acute visiting sessions- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Optional Friday 09.00-13.00
A minimum of 5 visits per session would be expected, subject to clinical complexity and geographical distance.
Provide cover when required for the Care Home round calls.
Working with the Lead GP for Enhanced Care Team.
Provide palliative care and lead the PCN palliative MDT.
Provide remote consultation by phone where appropriate.
Provide clinical advice and guidance to the multi-disciplinary Enhanced Care Team.
Training and support of our aligned Care Home staff
Supports the development of PCN service delivery within the Enhanced Care Team.
Maintain the highest clinical standards at all times and practices in accordance with accepted good medical practice and service standards.
About us
Bournemouth East Collaborative Primary Care Network (PCN), situated on the stunning Dorset South Coast, comprises four like-minded practices working together in East Bournemouth, with a strong reputation on quality improvement and investing in its employees. The PCN serves a population of approximately 55,000 patients with a diverse demographic.
Practices part of the PCN are:
Beaufort Road Surgery
Littledown Surgery
Shelley Manor and Holdenhurst Road Medical Centre
Southbourne Surgery
The PCN is committed to developing, supporting and sustaining a diverse workforce, representative of the community it serves. By working together with our different Network teams, we use our combined skills to provide a service that is joined-up, holistic, proactive and personal for the patient.
We are lucky that all our practices are located close to the sea and open green spaces, with excellent transport links, schools, places of interest for the whole family and an abundance of restaurants and bars.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Title - Salaried GP, Visiting Team, Enhanced Care Team, Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN
Contract Type-Permanent
Hours - 3-4 sessions a week- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 09.00-13.00, Optional Friday
Salary - £12,194.00 per session per year
Location - Enhanced Care Team, based at Shelley Manor Medical Centre, Bournemouth
About us
Bournemouth East Collaborative Primary Care Network (PCN), situated on the stunning Dorset South Coast, comprises four like-minded practices working together in East Bournemouth, with a strong reputation on quality improvement and investing in its employees. The PCN serves a population of approximately 55,000 patients with a diverse demographic.
Practices part of the PCN are -
Beaufort Road Surgery
Littledown Surgery
Shelley Manor and Holdenhurst Road Medical Centre
Southbourne Surgery
The PCN is committed to developing, supporting and sustaining a diverse workforce, representative of the community it serves. By working together with our different Network teams, we use our combined skills to provide a service that is joined-up, holistic, proactive and personal for the patient.
We are lucky that all our practices are located close to the sea and open green spaces, with excellent transport links, schools, places of interest for the whole family and an abundance of restaurants and bars.
Our Network teams include -
Enhanced Care Visiting team for frail housebound patients and those in care homes. The team includes visiting GPs, ANPs, Paramedic, Frailty Nurses, Care Coordinators, Clinical Pharmacist.
BEC Treatment Centre working out of the Treatment Centre at Shelley Manor Medical Centre supported by GPs, ANPs, Respiratory Nurse and HCAs.
First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioner service.
Digital Lead, Digital Care Coordinator, Digital Champions.
Pharmacy team comprising of Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Care Co-ordinator.
Mental Health practitioners.
Health & Wellbeing Coaches and Social Prescribers within Help and Care team.
Our Enhanced Care Team is a multi-disciplinary team based at Treatment Centre, Shelley Manor Medical Centre that provided support to our aligned Care Homes, our proactive frailty support and acute visiting service to housebound patients.
We would ideally like a GP alongside the Lead GP and Lead ANP for the Enhanced Care Team, deputising for the Lead GP when required. The role will predominantly deliver acute visits to our housebound patients but will also be involved in the training and support of our aligned Care Home staff, as well a broader education and development for the communities served by the PCN.
Main duties of the job
Provide 3- 4 acute visiting sessions- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Optional Friday 09.00-13.00
A minimum of 5 visits per session would be expected, subject to clinical complexity and geographical distance.
Provide cover when required for the Care Home round calls.
Working with the Lead GP for Enhanced Care Team.
Provide palliative care and lead the PCN palliative MDT.
Provide remote consultation by phone where appropriate.
Provide clinical advice and guidance to the multi-disciplinary Enhanced Care Team.
Training and support of our aligned Care Home staff
Supports the development of PCN service delivery within the Enhanced Care Team.
Maintain the highest clinical standards at all times and practices in accordance with accepted good medical practice and service standards.
What we need from you -
Essential
GMC registered.
MBBS or equivalent medical degree
MRCGP
Experience of S1 and understanding of working access multiple modules.
Evidence of interest in relevant additional clinical skills.
Enhanced DBS Clearance.
Should you have this certificate as part of the DBS subscription service, we would be happy to accept this providing the original is shown. Otherwise, you will be expected to complete a new application.
Owner of vehicle and a hold a full UK driving licence
Essential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, using a range of methods, e.g. verbal, written, record keeping.
Strong communication in English, both written and spoken.
Ability to listen and emphasise.
A solutions focused approach.
A passion for working within and supporting the multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrates resilience in stressful situations.
Maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the patient and their relatives.
To be competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relatives and work colleagues in a confidential and sensitive manner.
Takes pride in their work and have a strong sense of personal and team accountability.
Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role.
Good organisational skills and time keeping.
To be flexible and multi skilled to ensure the priorities of the PCN can be met.
Equality & Diversity
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity, taking into account and being aware of how individual actions contribute to and make a difference to the equality agenda.
The PCN is a friendly, flexible, forward thinking and a supportive Network.
We can we offer you in return -
Our PCN reflects the NHS values of working together for our patients and the communities we serve; we will support you with a robust induction programme to help you achieve your full potential and highlight areas of training to ensure good progression.
We highly value a teamworking ethos and strongly promote a culture of support and development for our staff. Monthly peer support supervision is provided.
All our mandatory learning opportunities are free to all employees, and many can be used towards revalidation for those with a professional qualification.
You will have the option to work flexibly, enabling you to better achieve a genuine balance between your work life and your personal life and a competitive salary and opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme.
Other benefits include
Working with a friendly, encouraging, and supportive team
6 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays pro rata to sessions worked
One week study leave per year
Mileage costs covered at HMRC rate.
Free parking on site
Access to health service discounts online - Blue Light Card, where well-known brands offer discounts to NHS employees.
Employee Assistance Programme
Free flu jabs
Enhanced sick pay after qualifying period
Network events
Dedicated support for health and wellbeing for all PCN staff
Staff friendly policies to support work-life balance.
Cycle to work scheme - after successful probationary period
Staff events, functions
Equal opportunity
Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, marriage or civil partnership status, gender, gender expression or gender identity, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or veteran status.
Immigration Act 2016
All applicants will be asked to provide the required documented evidence of eligibility to live and work in the UK, prior to the interview. In completing this application, you are giving Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN permission to contact the Home Office/UKBA to establish your immigration status and eligibility to work at Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN.
Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN is not a Tier Sponsor.
Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN reserves the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.
If you would like to discuss the post please contact Samantha Stanley, PCN Operations & Service Manager, [email protected]. We would be happy to discuss the post informally and arrange a visit to the Enhanced Care Team office, Treatment Centre, which is based at Shelley Manor Medical Centre.
Expressions of interest should be emailed to Sam along with a current CV.
Closing date for expressions of interest 4th September 2026
Employer's website
https://bournemoutheastcollaborative.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, using a range of methods, e.g. verbal, written, record keeping. Strong communication in English, both written and spoken. Ability to listen and emphasise. A solutions focused approach. A passion for working within and supporting the multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrates resilience in stressful situations. Maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the patient and their relatives. To be competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relatives and work colleagues in a confidential and sensitive manner. Takes pride in their work and have a strong sense of personal and team accountability. Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role. Good organisational skills and time keeping. To be flexible and multi skilled to ensure the priorities of the PCN can be met.
Qualifications Essential
GMC registered. MBBS or equivalent medical degree MRCGP
Experience Essential
Experience of S1 and understanding of working access multiple modules. Evidence of interest in relevant additional clinical skills. Enhanced DBS Clearance. Should you have this certificate as part of the DBS subscription service, we would be happy to accept this providing the original is shown. Otherwise, you will be expected to complete a new application. Owner of vehicle and a hold a full UK driving licence
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).
Employer details Employer name Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN
Address The Treatment Centre
First Floor
Beechwood Avenue
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH5 1LX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bournemoutheastcollaborative.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)