Salaried General Practitioner (ARRS Funded) Brigantes PCN

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wakefield is seeking an ARRS GP to manage a diverse caseload in a primary care setting. The role offers flexible working arrangements and focuses on high standards of patient care. Candidates must hold relevant medical qualifications and demonstrate effective communication and organisational skills. This position is ideal for those looking to develop their clinical expertise while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience working in primary care within areas of significant health challenges.
• Experience providing primary care out of hours.
• Development of clinical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Undertake surgery consultations, telephone consultations, and home visits.
• Check and sign repeat prescriptions, handle queries and correspondence.
• Manage a caseload addressing a wide range of health needs.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Initiative

IT skills relevant to General Practice

Commitment to quality and patient satisfaction

Support for equal opportunities

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Full GMC registration

Certificate of Completion of Training (JCPTGP/PMETB)

Inclusion on the Performers List

MRCGP

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Job description

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
• Upon commencement of employment, be less than 2 years beyond their certificate of completion of training issued by the GMC.

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, along with additional admin work as needed.

You will be required to work flexibly across PCN GP practices and premises, potentially across the Wakefield District. Applicants should hold a full UK driving licence with valid insurance for business travel or have alternative mobility options, for which reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

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 repeat prescriptions, and handling queries, paperwork, reports, and correspondence promptly.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed role information.

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, and specific duties. It should be read alongside other recruitment information provided.

Job responsibilities

Refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working in primary care within areas of significant health challenges.
• Experience providing primary care out of hours.
• Development of clinical expertise.
• Experience with audit and quality improvement.

Qualifications

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

Other

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

Eligibility to apply

• Must not have been substantively employed as a GP previously, or
• Not employed as a locum, and
• Less than 2 years beyond GMC training certification at start of employment.

Personal Qualities & Attributes

• Effective communication skills in English.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Initiative.
• IT skills relevant to General Practice.
• Commitment to quality and patient satisfaction.
• Support for equal opportunities.

Knowledge and Understanding

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary: £75,000 to £82,000 per year, depending on experience and skills.