Newly Qualified Salaried GP (Middleton & Hunslet PCN ARRS)

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To carry out the duties as outlined and be proactive in continuously improving service delivery. To work in a professional manner with a client focus, ensuring that respect and courtesy is shown to patients, colleagues, other service providers and all those in contact with the organisation.

Our staff are expected to be flexible to work at any/ all our PCN sites and in patients place of residence when clinically necessary.

Following the release of ARRS GP information and funding we are looking for newly qualified (within 2 years and not having had a substantive post), enthusiastic, forward
  • thinking GPs to join Middleton & Hunslet PCN on a fixed term salaried contact until 31 March 2026.

We will consider applications for between 2 and 8 sessions with a start date as soon as possible.

You will be required to work across 4 practices (4 sites) supporting our practices through the winter period.
We are a highly supportive PCN, and the practices all work closely within the PCN, understanding the importance of a good work/ life balance with an open-door ethos.
To undertake duties governed by the PMS & GMS contract and Objectives of Direct and Local Enhanced Services including: Face to face and telephone consultations Patient Home visits and Nursing Home visits.

Checking and signing repeat prescriptions.

Administration
  • dealing with queries, patient test results, referral letters NHS/private, task, emails.

and other paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner.

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.
Clinical Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T.
based consultation notes to agreed standards Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care within the surgery, patients own home or other environment where patient care is carried out.

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice, PCN and local guidelines.

To recognise the need for and be able to perform and interpret investigatory procedures, including laboratory and radiology.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
Ensure appropriate follow up of patients.
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care.
Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans.
Recognise and work within your own competence and in accordance with professional codes of conduct, maintaining accurate and contemporaneous health records.
Independently prescribe for patients within your scope of practice.
Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines.
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions.
Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways.
To maintain an awareness of developments in clinical practice.
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines e.g., prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety and QOF standards.
Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to our policies and procedures on Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults.
Confidentiality You will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their Carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers.
Patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters.
They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Quality
  • The postholder will: Contribute to the achievement of the highest possible quality standards such as those detailed by their regulatory body and the CQC.

Monitor the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice through quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit, mentor feedback, case review and peer review.

Implement improvements where necessary.
Understanding of the audit process and of clinical risk management.
Alert other team members to issues of Clinical Governance, quality and risk.
Participate in Significant Event and/or near miss analysis reviews.
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Work in partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate.
To accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of QOF.
Collecting data for audit purposes.
Communication Excellent communication skills (written and oral), when dealing with patients and other team members.
The ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively.
Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients and carers are fully informed and consent to treatment.
Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Use developed communication, negotiation and conflict management skills recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background etc.
Managing Risk Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients.
This includes the escalation of clinical concerns or appropriate referrals where the management of a clinical situation requires it, or it falls outside of clinical competence.
Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards, and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Apply infection control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines and in accordance with the practice policy.

Please also refer to full Job Description attached

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