About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Salaried GP to join our dynamic PCN team, working alongside four practices within Ormskirk Primary Care Network (PCN). This role offers a unique opportunity to experience both PCN level working and practice working, providing high-quality GP-related activities and contributing to the delivery of exceptional patient care.
You will be within 2 years of GP qualification and will have the opportunity to enjoy a fulfilling role as a member of our team. We will consider applications for between 6-8 sessions, with a start date of as soon as possible.
The salary will be £10,000 per session.
If these vacancies attract sufficient interest, it may be necessary to close the application process early.
Main duties of the job
You will be working as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the West Lancashire population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.
Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the PCN, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
This role ensures high standards of patient care, promoting health, and improving outcomes through collaboration, innovation, and ongoing development.
Primary Responsibilities:
Patient Consultations Chronic Disease Management Prevention Care & Screening Referral & Coordination of Care Health Promotion Public Health & Community Engagement Quality Improvement To meet the criteria for consideration, you must be a practising GP & hold the following: -
Qualified GP - within 2 years of registration MRCGP Full GMC registration Performers List registration Clear Enhanced DBS check
About us
Employment will be with Out of Hours West Lancashire CIC Limited (OWLS). We host roles on behalf of the three West Lancashire Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and their member practices.
Ormskirk PCN - brings together four practices with a combined list size of 30,268
OWLS is a small GP owned and led not-for-profit primary care organisation run by GPs and health professionals. As a not-for-profit organisation all the money we generate through service contracts is reinvested in providing patient care.
We were founded in the 90s by a small group of GPs to provide high quality out of hours services. In 2017, we became the West Lancashire GP Federation. The Federation supports and provides services for West Lancashire GP practices and provides a vehicle to bid for and provide innovative primary care services.
Job description Job responsibilities
The GP will undertake a variety of duties governed by the GMS contract and objectives of Enhanced services including:
In person consultations. Telephone consultations. Visiting patients in nursing homes and supporting Individualised Advanced Care Plans and End of Life care. Supporting and optimising CVD prevention in the wider Ormskirk Population alongside Prescribing Clinical Pharmacist team. Checking and signing repeat prescriptions. Dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence as required.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a GP practice using EMIS
Personal Attributes Essential
Observance of strict confidentiality Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to listen and empathise Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Competent time management and organisational skills Adaptable and forward looking with problem solving and a solutions focused approach A demonstrable commitment to professional development Computer literate
Qualifications Essential
The applicant must be a qualified GP with full GMC registration licence to practice, on a performers list and have a UK drivers 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Out of Hours West Lancashire CIC Ltd
Address Hants Lane Clinic
Hants Lane
Ormskirk
L39 1PX
Employer's website http://westlancsnetworkplus.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)