About this role
Job summary
Are you a GP looking for an exciting and supportive role within a forward-thinking multidisciplinary team?
Surbiton and Chessington PCNs are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated GP to join our team under the NHS Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS). The role is for 6 sessions a week, ideally starting in early 2027.
The GP will need to be flexible in terms of days worked. There is also the option to supplement your hours by joining the PCN Enhanced Access Saturday rota at Surbiton Health Centre.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to carry out a variety of duties including
- surgery consultations andtelephone consultations
- Administrative duties such as checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries
- Paperwork, reports and correspondence. Admin requirements will be generated only from your session or results you requested.
- Each session will have a maximum of 13 appointments (15 minutes for face-to-face appointments and 10 minutes for telephone appointments.)
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting medical problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the PCNs.
-Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
-Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
-Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols.
-Providing health education.
-Recording clear consultation notes to agreed standards.
-Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements.
About us
The Surbiton & Chessington PCNs Ltd includes Surbiton Health Centre PCN and Chessington & Surbiton PCN, which work together through a limited company with a joint Board: Surbiton & Chessington PCNs Limited.
The PCNs have 3 and 5 member GP practices respectively, and together account for a total registered population of close to 66,000 patients. The networks have diverse communities including commuter areas, young families, deprived pockets, and frail elderly / care homes.
The PCNs vision is to help to maintain and improve the health and healthcare for our local populations, and the sustainability of our member GP practices, in line with wider NHS strategies and plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages, ensuring their well-being through accurate diagnosis, effective treatment plans, and ongoing patient education. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care and a thorough understanding of various medical practices.
Key Responsibilities
Undertaking a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, queries. Administrative duties such as checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion. The admin requirements will be generated only from your session or a response or results from something you requested.
Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols.
Providing health education.
Recording clear consultation notes to agreed standards.
Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements.
Qualifications - Essential Criteria
Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
On performers list
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A good knowledge of and interest in general practice and primary and community care;
- Understanding of NHS Long Term Plan;
- Population health;
- Experience of working with stakeholders
Desirable
- Understanding of ICB arrangements;
- Interest in new models to strengthen and improve primary care
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to problem solve;
- Organisational and time management skills;
- Committed to continuing personal development;
- Commitment to patient and public involvement;
- Good communicator and motivator;
- A Collegial team spirit and desire to work with a range of stakeholders
Desirable
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills;
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders;
- Understanding of budget and health and social care data
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- On GP Performers List
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
Surbiton and Chessington PCN LTD
Address
Surbiton Health Centre
Ewell Road
Surbiton
Surrey
KT6 6EZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.surbitonandchessingtonpcns.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)