Salaried General Practitioner (ARRS Funded) Brigantes PCN

Conexus Healthcare CIC; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community interest company in Wakefield is seeking an ARRS GP to manage a caseload in primary care, ensuring high standards of care for all patients. The role offers flexible working arrangements with a focus on quality patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience working in primary care with health challenges.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake surgery consultations and telephone consultations.
• Manage queries, paperwork, reports, and correspondence promptly.

Skills

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Initiative

IT skills

Teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Full GMC registration

Certification of Completion of Training

Inclusion on Performers List

MRCGP

Job description

Job summary

To be eligible to apply for the ARRS GP role, candidates must:

• Must not have been substantively employed as a GP in general practice previously; or
• Not be employed in a temporary capacity as a locum; and/or
• Be less than 2 years beyond their certificate of completion of training issued by the GMC upon employment commencement.

The post-holder will manage a caseload and address a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring high standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

Working Arrangements

We offer 26.6 hours over 3 days, with a reduced workload in line with NHS financial restrictions. On-calls and home visits are not typically required. Sessions will consist of 10x15 minute appointments, plus additional admin work as needed.

You will be required to work flexibly across PCN GP practices and potentially across the Wakefield District. Applicants should hold a valid UK driving licence and relevant car insurance or have alternative means of transport, with reasonable expenses payable.

Main duties of the job

In accordance with the PCN/General Practice timetable, the post-holder will undertake duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, home visits, checking and signing prescriptions, and managing queries, paperwork, reports, and correspondence promptly.

See the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed responsibilities.

About us

Conexus Healthcare is a community interest company and the federation for general practice in Wakefield. The job description outlines the role's purpose, working arrangements, duties, and responsibilities. It should be read alongside other recruitment information provided.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in primary care in areas with significant health challenges
• Experience providing primary care in and out of hours

Desirable

• Development of clinical expertise
• Experience with audit and improving patient care

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• Full GMC registration
• Certification of Completion of Training (JCPTGP/PMETB)
• Inclusion on Performers List
• MRCGP
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development

Other

Essential

• Commitment to working within a multidisciplinary primary care team
• Openness to exploring alternative working practices

Eligibility for application

Essential

• Must not have been substantively employed as a GP previously; or
• Not employed temporarily as a locum; and
• Less than 2 years since GMC certificate of completion of training.

Personal Qualities & Attributes

• Effective communication skills in English
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Initiative and IT skills relevant to General Practice
• Commitment to quality, patient satisfaction, and equal opportunities
• Teamwork skills

Knowledge and Understanding

• Understanding of medical services within a public health context
• Knowledge of demographic factors affecting health in the area

Desirable

• Understanding of current NHS policies