About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Salaried GP to join our dynamic team, working across six practices within our Primary Care Network (PCN). This role offers a unique opportunity to rotate across different practices, providing high-quality GP-related activities and contributing to the delivery of exceptional patient care.
We will consider applications for between 4-8 sessions, with a start date of as soon as possible.
This post is a permanent position, subject to continued funding through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).
If you would like an informal discussion about the role before applying, please contact our Network Manager, Mollie Burns, who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Main duties of the job
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 at home and in nursing homes Checking and signing repeat prescriptions Dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence as required Clinical administration
About us
Picton Primary Care Network Ltd consists of 6 GP practices working together across Liverpool, with a patient list of circa 50,000 patients, to improve patient wellbeing and reduce health inequalities.
With training practices within our Network, and a PCN focused on the career development of our staff, you will be part of a supportive work environment that always strives for improvement.
We have a well-developed, multidisciplinary team including Clinical Pharmacists, Community Paramedics, First Contact Physiotherapists, as well as a Mental Health Team consisting of Advanced Practitioners, Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner, and Mental Health Practitioners.
Job description Job responsibilities
Deliver Direct Patient Care
Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. Cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate. Develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols as well wider guidance such as that from NICE. Ensure appropriate follow up of patients. Record clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards. Participate in clinical audits and learning event analyses and practice meetings. Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions avoiding hand-written prescriptions. Prescribe generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance). Work with and provide support for other members of the primary health care team. Play a lead role in the practice achieving agreed and other key performance indicator targetsProfessional Development
Undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the role and responsibilities, and provide evidence of learning activity as required. Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, equality, diversity and inclusion training and health and safety.Miscellaneous
Establish strong working relationships with GPs and practice teams and work collaboratively with other staff of the multi-disciplinary team, supporting each other, respecting each others views and meeting regularly as a team. Demonstrate a flexible attitude and be prepared to carry out other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time within the general character of the post or the level of responsibility of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner. Contribute to the wider aims and objectives of the PCN to improve and support primary care.Benefits
Competitive salary package. Opportunities for involvement in the GP Fellowship programme. Support for professional development and training. Flexible working options to accommodate work-life balance. Access to a supportive network of healthcare professionals within the PCN.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified General Practitioner Registered and License to practice with General Medical Council
Experience Essential
Please see attached specification for full criteria.
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 Picton Primary Care Network
Address Edge Hill Health Centre
157 Edge Lane
Edge Hill
Liverpool
L7 2AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pictonpcn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)