About this role
Job summary
We are looking for GP to join our friendly team to support our practices and patients on a 9 month maternity contract. We are open to discussing number of sessions available and there may be opportunity for a further role after this fixed term.
Wimborne & Ferndown PCN provides services to 42,000 patients across 4 Practices (Quarter Jack Surgery, Walford Mill Medical Centre, Pennys Hill Practice, Orchid House Surgery). We have adopted new roles within the PCN to support and broaden our primary care team which allows us to provide better care for our patients.
The PCN is headed by our committed Clinical Directors and a PCN Manager. We also have an Admin team who support the overall network team and services.
In addition to the PCN, our Practices are also part of Castleman Healthcare, a non-profit company owned by 13 GP Practices in North Poole and East Dorset (3 PCNs). Castleman Healthcare offer additional services to our Patients through separate contracting arrangements, provide business and practical support to the PCNs and support with representing the PCNs voice within the wider healthcare system.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a GP to join our friendly team and run clinics in each of our 4 practices. You will be embedded into the clinical team and gain knowledge on how each of our practices operate to provide the best level of care to our patients.
About us
Wimborne & Ferndown PCN provides services to 42,000 patients across 4 Practices (Quarter Jack Surgery, Walford Mill Medical Centre, Pennys Hill Practice, Orchid House Surgery). We have adopted new roles within the PCN to support and broaden our primary care team which allows us to provide better care for our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide medical services for the PCN population to a high standard, including day-to-day activities such as surgery consultations, telephone advice, telephone consultations and appropriate administration to ensure accurate records, patient continuity and quality of care.
Comply with the requirements of the practices General Medical Services/Personal Medical Services (GMS/PMS/APMS) contract, Enhanced Services contracts, educational/training delivery contracts and private contracts.
Adhere to the principles of good medical practice.
Provide high quality medical services to patients registered with the practice.
Provide a full range of services in line with the requirements of the GMS/PMS/APMS) Contract and Enhanced Services Contracts.
Refer patients as appropriate and in accordance with local procedures.
Undertake duties such as prescription signing, prescribing reviews, telephone advice, duty doctor, in accordance with the rota
Undertake clinics, post-natal checks, child developmental checks as agreed or required.
Manage long-term conditions in accordance with practice and national clinical guidelines.
Prescribe generically and in accordance with the practice formulary.
Provide appropriate health promotion advice to all patients
Ensure good clinical governance is part of patient care and other practice activities.
Adhere to all practice guidelines, policies and procedures
Practice evidence-based medicine.
Take ongoing responsibility for patients with difficult and complex problems including consistent follow-through.
Participate in audit and quality improvement processes.
Maintain clinical records (manual/electronic) in line with good practice and in accordance with practice procedures including appropriate coding as agreed in the practice.
Maintain administrative records in relation to GMS/PMS/APMS) contract, enhanced services contracts and QOF including coding.
Work in line with agreed practice procedures and protocols
Contribute to the practices clinical governance and quality activities including clinical audit.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MRCGP General Practitioner CCT (Certificate of completion of training) Full GMC registration Registration with National performers list Appropriate defence indemnity Eligibility to perform in the UK independently
Experience Essential
Experience of working in primary care Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF General understanding of GMS contract
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 Wimborne and Ferndown PCN
Address Rodways Corner
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 1AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.quarterjacksurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)