Newly Qualified General Practitioner

NHS; Oldham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A general medical practice in Oldham is looking for a passionate newly qualified General Practitioner (GP) to join their multidisciplinary team for eight sessions each week. This role focuses on enhancing patient access to primary care services and providing high-quality care through various consultations. The ideal candidate must have GMC registration with a Certificate of Completion of Training obtained within the last two years. Competitive salary and supportive environment offered.

Benefits

Protected time for CPD

Supportive team environment

Access to local PCN network

On-site parking

Qualifications

• No prior substantive GP employment.
• Current UK professional registration.
• Solid understanding of chronic disease management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and urgent appointments via consultations.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop care plans.
• Manage home visits and prescribe medications.

Skills

Chronic disease management

Preventive care

Excellent communication

Ability to speak Bengali

Education

GMC registration and Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) within last 2 years

Job description

Newly Qualified General Practitioner (GP ARRS)

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated newly qualified GP (within 2 years of qualification and without prior substantive GP employment) to join our multidisciplinary team for eight sessions per week (equivalent to three days). This role, under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), aims to enhance patient access to primary care services and improve health outcomes within our community.

Main duties of the job

• Patient Consultations: Conduct routine and urgent appointments through face‑to‑face and telephone consultations, delivering safe, evidence‑based, and individualized care.
• Clinical Examinations & Care Plans: Perform comprehensive assessments addressing both physiological and psychological needs. Develop personalised care plans with timely referrals in line with practice and local guidelines.
• Independent Prescribing: Prescribe medications within your scope of practice, adhering to local and national prescribing guidelines, and promote health strategies encouraging healthier lifestyles.
• Home Visits: Manage routine and emergency home visits as required.
• Administrative Responsibilities: Handle administrative tasks such as responding to queries, managing repeat prescriptions, reviewing test results, and preparing referral letters promptly.
• Clinical Management: Oversee patient care, initiate investigations, review results, and make appropriate referrals to secondary care or other providers, developing treatment plans that align with disease management protocols and NICE guidelines.
• Collaboration: Work alongside other health and social care providers to ensure integrated care and maintain accurate, up‑to‑date patient records.
• Team Support: Support both clinical and administrative staff in maintaining high standards and meeting practice targets.

About us

Kapur Family Care is a long‑established GP practice committed to providing first‑rate medical services to our diverse patient population of approximately 12,000 individuals. Our practice area encompasses the Chadderton, Coppice, Hollins, Werneth, and Westwood areas of Oldham. As a training practice, we are actively involved in mentoring new GPs, reflecting our dedication to continuous learning and high‑quality patient care.

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a newly qualified GP (within 2 years of CCT, not previously in a substantive GP role) to join our friendly team at Kapur Family Care for eight sessions per week. As part of the ARRS scheme, this post is offered under the ARRS (Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme). The role involves:

• Deliver high‑quality patient care through face‑to‑face and telephone consultations, home visits, prescribing, and chronic disease management.
• Participate in clinical meetings, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive and holistic patient care.

Key Information

• Newly qualified GPs welcome (within 2 years of CCT)
• On‑site parking available
• Supportive team environment with daily GP mentor support
• Regular clinical and educational meetings
• Access to a well‑established local PCN network
• Ability to speak Bengali would be an advantage and will be considered positively at shortlisting, given the needs of our patient population.

What We Offer

• A friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team
• Protected time for CPD
• Competitive salary package, aligned with experience

Person Specification

Experience

• No prior substantive employment as a GP in general practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, necessitating a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
• UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Qualifications

• GMC registration and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) obtained within the last two years.

Knowledge and skills

• Clinical Skills: Solid understanding of chronic disease management and preventive care.
• Professional Development: Proactive approach to career development and adherence to practice policies.
• Commitment: Dedication to lifelong learning and evidence‑based practice.
• Contract Understanding: General understanding of the primary care contract.

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.