PCN Salaried GP - Bordesley East PCN

Swan Medical Centre; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Birmingham is looking for a newly qualified General Practitioner to join their dynamic team. The role involves assessing and treating patients in a primary care setting, providing professional advice, and ensuring high clinical standards. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to ongoing development and must be registered with the GMC.

Qualifications

• Qualified GP with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Understanding current NHS policies and the role of medical services.
• Knowledge of the demographic characteristics affecting health care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients in a primary care setting.
• Provide professional advice to patients and ensure clinical excellence.
• Manage long-term conditions and record consultation notes.

Skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Excellent organisational skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to work calmly under pressure

Clinical System Experience

Education

MRCGP or equivalent medical degree

Qualified GP - within 2 years of qualifying

Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent

Certificate of Completion of Training CCT

Full registration with GMC

Job description

An exciting opportunityhas arisen to join Bordesley East PCN in the East Locality of Birmingham.

We are a dynamic, modern,forward thinking PCN team, who are passionate about developing and deliveringexcellent quality local services to meet the needs of our patient population.

Following therecent changes in the ARRS Scheme to introduce General Practitioners, we arelooking to expand our PCN team by seeking to employ a newly qualified GeneralPractitioner to work alongside our practices and PCN staff (must have qualifiedwithin the last 2 years).

As well as generalpractice staff, our PCN staff group includes Clinical Pharmacists and Technicians,Physicians Associates, Social Prescribers, Mental Health practitioners, GeneralPractice Assistants, Physiotherapists, and Care Coordinators.

Main duties of the job

To perform as anautonomous general practitioner working independently and with other healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patientsattending a primary care setting.

To provideprofessional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure themaintenance of clinical excellence. To be professionally accountable andresponsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMCcode of conduct, ensuring the safety of patients and the quality of careprovided.

About us

Bordesley EastPCNis a modern dynamic forward-thinking PCN located in the east ofBirmingham looking after over 30,000 patients. Our PCN is committed toproviding high-quality medical care to our patients, using the latesttechnologies and innovative medical practices.

At the PCN practices,we understand the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest developmentsin the medical field. That's why we use cutting-edge technology to provide ourpatients with the best possible care. From online booking and videoconsultations to electronic prescriptions, we strive to make healthcare asconvenient and accessible as possible for our patients.

Our team of highlyskilled and experienced healthcare professionals is dedicated to providingpersonalised care to every patient we see. We believe that a patient-centredapproach is essential to providing effective medical care, which is why we takethe time to understand the unique needs of each individual patient and developa customised treatment plan to meet their specific needs.

The PCN practicesare committed to providing exceptional care to our patients in a warm andwelcoming environment. We believe that healthcare should be accessible toeveryone, and we strive to make this a reality through commitment innovationand excellence.

Job responsibilities

In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holderwill be available to undertake a variety of duties including surgeryconsultations, telephone consultations, visiting patients at home, checking andsigning repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports andcorrespondence in a timely fashion

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presentingproblems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workerswithin the organisation

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated andundiagnosed problems

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

Manage long-term conditions and patients with complex problems

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreedstandards

Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements

Delivering enhanced services

Check, manage & process patient test results

Refer patients to secondary care and/or relevant organisations andinternally within the PCN (eg to additional roles members of the PCN team) asrequired

Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary orgenerically whenever this is clinically appropriate

In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake the duties andresponsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

The post would be working at 3 sites Downsfield Medical Practice 1 session, Swan Medical Centre 2 sessions and Garratts Green Lane Surgery 1 session.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified GP - within 2 years of qualifying
• MRCGP or equivalent medical degree
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP/PMETB
• General Practitioner - Certificate of Completion of Training CCT
• Full registration with GMC
• Evidence of a commitment to on-going personal and professional development
• Understanding the role of medical services in a wider public health agenda
• Knowledge of the demographic characteristics that affect health and health care in the area including health inequalities
• Understanding current NHS policies
• Understanding of General Practice Services
• Understanding of Primary Care Networks and how they work
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verbally
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to work calmly under pressure
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Clinical System Experience
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Committed to working as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-agency primary care team
• Openness to explore alternative working practices

Experience

• Understanding of General Practice Services
• Understanding of Primary Care Networks and how they work
• Understanding the role of medical services in a wider public health agenda
• Knowledge of the demographic characteristics that affect health and health care in the area including health inequalities
• Understanding current NHS policies

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.