Arrs Gp

Kelsall Medical Centre; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Kelsall Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic GP to join our supportive primary care team on a fixed-term salaried ARRS-funded contract. The role supports four sessions per week (Mon, Thu, Fri) and offers opportunities for development within a well-established practice.

The post emphasizes patient-centred care, safe prescribing, and collaborative working with the Rural Alliance PCN. A strong GMC registration and ARRS eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience as a GP with broad medical knowledge.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration within a primary care setting.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred, evidence-based care for a registered patient population.
• Undertake face-to-face, telephone and video consultations as appropriate.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Develop and implement treatment and management plans.
• Arrange investigations and interpret results; refer to secondary care when needed.
• Prescribe safely and cost-effectively following guidelines.

Skills

GP clinical experience

Team collaboration

Education

Primary medical qualification (MRCGP/nMRCGP)

Tools

EMIS Web

Docman 10

AccuRX

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking General Practitioner (GP) to join our supportive and collaborative primary care team. This is an exciting opportunity for a GP to contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care within general practice.

The post is offered on a fixed-term salaried contract and is supported through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS). The position is open to GPs who meet the current ARRS eligibility criteria, regardless of when they obtained their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).

Applicants must also meet the relevant professional registration and employment requirements.

We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of our local population.

We are looking for 4 sessions per week; Monday, Thursday and Friday.

Both Kelsall and Kent Practices are members of the Rural Alliance PCN working in collaboration with four other neighbouring practices

Both practices have high QOF achievement and are rated as Good by the CQC.

Both practices offer enhanced access on during the week and use EMIS Web, Docman 10, AccuRX, active workflow management and Microsoft Office programmes

Main duties of the job

Provide patient-centred, evidence-based care that addresses the medical needs of the local patient population. Including diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide variety of acute and chronic medical conditions, working to improve overall health outcomes.

Ensure that all medical services provided align with the standards and obligations set out in the primary care contract. Including meeting targets related to patient care, access, and service quality, in compliance with NHS guidelines.

Implement safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing practices, ensuring that medication choices follow both local formularies and national prescribing guidelines. Ensure all admin tasks, including managing referrals to secondary care, processing repeat prescription requests, reviewing test results, and handling patient queries, are completed promptly and accurately to support effective patient care.

Ensure that all patient consultations, treatments, and decisions are accurately recorded in patient notes in a timely manner, following best practices and adhering to legal and policy requirements.

Contribute to the practice team by taking on a fair and equitable share of clinical and admin duties to ensure smooth operations and a balanced workload across the practice.

Collaborate with other health and social care providers to ensure integrated services and maintain accurate patient records.

About us

Kelsall Medical Centre is a friendly patient focussed and well-respected Practice located 9 miles from Chester. We offer -

Modern, purpose-built Health Centre with a Wellbeing Hub/Community Cafe attached to the site

Forward thinking multi-disciplinary team providing care to just under 6300 patients.

Medical Student Training Practice

Dr Kent and Partners is a dispensing practice with 8200 patients. We strive to be a family practice working as a team with well trained and motivated staff to achieve a high standard of care for all our patients.

Dr Kent and Partners is a located in rural Cheshire within the Village of Tarporley and is within a 30-minute commute of Chester and Nantwich offering excellent schools and amenities. We offer -

A personal and friendly service and encourage our patients to take an active interest in their healthcare.

We dispense our patients and provide a repeat prescription delivery service. This traditional yet pro-active and professional approach to the provision of primary care service has helped us to provide additional services for our patients.

Both practices value high quality care for our patients. We are looking for an individual whose key qualities are excellent clinical and interpersonal skills to ensure that care is provided safely, effectively and to a high standard.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

Provide safe, effective and evidence-based medical care to patients registered with the practice.

Undertake face-to-face, telephone and video consultations as appropriate.

Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with a wide range of acute, chronic and complex medical conditions.

Develop and implement appropriate treatment and management plans.

Arrange investigations and interpret diagnostic results.

Make appropriate referrals to secondary care, community services and other healthcare professionals.

Provide health promotion, preventative care and lifestyle advice.

Ensure continuity of care where appropriate.

Management of Long-Term Conditions

Support the ongoing management of patients with chronic diseases, including:

Diabetes

Hypertension

Asthma

COPD

Coronary Heart Disease

Heart Failure

Chronic Kidney Disease

Mental Health Conditions

Participate in the development and review of patient care plans.

Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team to improve outcomes for patients with long-term conditions.

Home Visits

Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate and in accordance with practice procedures.

Assess and manage patients unable to attend the surgery due to illness, frailty or disability.

Liaise with community teams and support services to ensure coordinated patient care.

Prescribing

Prescribe medicines safely and appropriately in accordance with current legislation, local prescribing policies and national guidelines.

Promote medicines optimisation and cost-effective prescribing.

Review medication regimes and monitor treatment effectiveness.

Support safe prescribing practices within the practice.

Safeguarding

Identify and manage safeguarding concerns relating to children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Act in accordance with local and national safeguarding policies and procedures.

Participate in safeguarding meetings and case reviews where required.

Clinical Administration

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant clinical records.

Process pathology results, hospital correspondence and clinical documents in a timely manner.

Complete insurance reports, medical certificates and other clinical documentation as appropriate.

Ensure appropriate clinical coding and record keeping.

Quality Improvement and Clinical Governance

Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement projects and service development initiatives.

Contribute to achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and other contractual requirements.

Participate in significant event reviews and learning activities.

Support the implementation of national and local clinical guidance.

Promote a culture of patient safety and continuous improvement.

Teaching and Training

Support the education and development of medical students, trainee doctors and other healthcare professionals where appropriate.

Participate in practice-based learning activities.

Contribute to multidisciplinary team education and development.

Multidisciplinary Team Working

Work collaboratively with:

GP Partners

Practice Nurses

Advanced Nurse Practitioners

Clinical Pharmacists

Pharmacy Technicians

Healthcare Assistants

First Contact Practitioners

Social Prescribers

Care Coordinators

Community and Secondary Care Teams

Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions.

Support integrated and coordinated patient care.

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain full registration and licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC).

Remain on the NHS England Medical Performers List.

Adhere to the standards outlined in GMC Good Medical Practice.

Participate in annual appraisal and five-yearly revalidation.

Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development (CPD).

Comply with information governance, confidentiality and data protection requirements.

Complete mandatory and statutory training.

Practice Responsibilities

Support delivery of NHS contractual requirements and enhanced services.

Participate in practice meetings and clinical discussions.

Contribute to service development and practice resilience planning.

Assist in developing and implementing practice policies and procedures.

Support achievement of practice objectives and strategic priorities.

General Responsibilities

Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

Work in accordance with practice policies and procedures.

Maintain a professional and compassionate approach at all times.

Undertake other duties appropriate to the role and level of responsibility.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• To be eligible for this ARRS-funded position applicants must not have been substantively employed as a General Medical Practitioner in a core practice within the recruiting PCN at any point during the preceding 12 months subject to applicable scheme exceptions
• Experience using a primary care IT system such as EMIS, Docman and Accurx
• Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
• General understanding of GMS contract
• Primary medical qualification e.g. MRCGP/nMRCGP
• Driving Licence
• GMC Registration
• NHS Performers List status

Desirable

• Experience of QOF