Salaried General Practitioner (GP) PCN - Practice Based

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic PCN team as a Salaried General Practitioner. The role involves providing high-quality patient care, participating in training, and ensuring clinical excellence. Ideal candidates will have experience in primary care and relevant qualifications, including MRCGP and CCT in General Practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years as a salaried GP.
• Full GMC registration and National Performers List registration required.
• Eligibility to practice independently in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Perform as an autonomous general practitioner, assessing and treating patients.
• Provide expert advice and ensure clinical excellence.
• Participate in education and training of GP Registrars and staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Polite telephone manner

Effective time management

Teamwork and autonomous working ability

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Education

Qualified GP

MRCGP

Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP

CCT in General Practice

Job description

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Clinical Director Dr T Douglas (Clinically), PCN Manager Katie Smith (Administratively)

HOSTED BY: Rother Valley South Primary Care Network

PLACE OF WORK: Rother Valley South PCN GP Practice - Swallownest Health Centre

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multi-disciplinary PCN team.

We are a dynamic, forward-thinking PCN team passionate about developing and delivering excellent quality local services to meet our patients' needs.

The PCN has successfully joined a national pilot scheme aimed at making General Practice sustainable.

We are looking to expand our team by employing Salaried General Practitioners to work alongside our practices and PCN staff.

Our current PCN staff includes Clinical Pharmacists, Physician Associates, Social Prescribers, Paramedics, Physiotherapists, Care Coordinators, Nurse Associates, and Pharmacist Technicians.

Main duties of the job

To perform as an autonomous general practitioner, working independently and with other healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose, and treat patients in a primary care setting. Provide expert advice to patients, carers, and colleagues, ensuring clinical excellence. Be involved in education and training of GP Registrars and staff. Be professionally accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice, ensuring patient safety and quality of care, in line with GMC standards.

The post holder must be capable of independent travel across the Rother Valley South area and work flexibly to meet the needs of the business.

About us

Rother Valley South PCN comprises four GP Practices with a combined list size of 57,000, based in South Yorkshire ICB, covering a large suburban area of Rotherham.

The PCN was formed in 2019, with no changes to its original members, and incorporated as an LTD Company in 2023 to support further development.

Our practices are:

• Dinnington Group Practice
• Swallownest Health Centre
• The Village Surgery

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities

As per the practice rota, the post-holder will undertake duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, home visits, signing/authorizing repeat prescriptions, and handling queries and paperwork efficiently.

Make autonomous decisions regarding patient care, whether self-referred or referred by other healthcare workers.

Assess healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated or undiagnosed problems.

Screen for disease risk factors and early illness signs.

Develop care plans in consultation with patients, following current practice protocols.

Provide counseling and health education.

Manage patient admissions/discharges and referrals appropriately.

Record consultation notes clearly and contemporaneously.

Manage prescriptions electronically, adhering to formulary guidelines.

Visit patients during surgery hours in emergencies if clinically indicated.

Participate in on-call sessions and extended hours as per rota, and undertake home visits accordingly.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience in primary care
• CPD and clinical audit experience
• Understanding of primary care contracts
• Minimum two years as a salaried GP
• Experience in medicines management and ICB initiatives
• Full GMC registration and National Performers List registration
• Appropriate indemnity cover
• Evidence of current validation and recent appraisal
• Eligibility to practice independently in the UK

Qualifications

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• CCT in General Practice

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Polite telephone manner
• Proficiency in Office and Outlook
• Effective time management
• Teamwork and autonomous working ability
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Adherence to clinical policies and procedures
• Experience in clinical audits and risk management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, with submissions made to the DBS to check for previous convictions.