Salaried GP (ARRS)

Hartlepool Network; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Newly Qualified GP to join a dynamic network of practices dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery. This role offers flexibility and the chance to work within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on patient-centered care and utilizing technology to enhance healthcare outcomes. As a salaried GP, you will engage in clinical governance, quality improvement, and provide holistic care to a diverse patient population. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional development and innovation in healthcare delivery, and make a meaningful impact in your community.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Be a Newly Qualified GP with a CCT in General Practice within the last two years.
• Proficient in using electronic health records and embracing new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse population.
• Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations, triage patients.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Triage

Electronic Health Records

Patient Care

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Full Registration with GMC

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Hartlepool Network is a network of five practices - with a combined list size of over 30,000 patients.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified GP to join our team through the NHS Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).

This position offers flexibility depending on the requirements of the Primary Care Network (PCN), working hours ranging up to 40 per week. Our ideal candidate is passionate about transforming healthcare delivery by embracing technology and automation to enhance patient care.

As a salaried GP you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse population, collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic healthcare. You will actively engage in clinical meetings, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

Our PCN values attributes such as strong clinical skills, adaptability to electronic health records, and a dedication to improving healthcare outcomes through technology. We offer a dynamic work environment that encourages growth and professional development, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

The position requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK, medical indemnity insurance, and an enhanced DBS check, along with a digital badge for secure system access.

Main duties of the job

As post holder you will be expected to support HPCN in providing all services outlined in the GMS contract. You will be expected to support and input into areas of clinical governance, good practice, quality outcomes framework, enhanced services, practice audit, referral review and any other improvement plans as determined by the clinical director. You are encouraged to utilise and develop skills for the improvement of services to patients.

You will be expected to maintain and keep good standards of computerised clinical records in line with GMC guidance.

You should be competent to work as duty doctor as well as dealing with other daily enquiries.

You will be expected to be able to complete all work by the end of the working day, for example prescriptions, tasks, lab links and referrals.

About us

Hartlepool Network are a team of 5 practices consisting of West Quay Medical Practice, West View Millennium Surgery, Seaton Surgery, Gladstone House Practice and Hart Medical Practice. Together we have approximately 35000 patients spread across our locality of Hartlepool.

Our Clinical Director and wider teams of Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses and administrators, along with our Additional Reimbursable Role (ARRS) staff of Social Prescribers, Care Co-ordinators, First Contact Physio, Mental Health team and Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians team work in harmony to deliver outstanding medical services to our patient population.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for newly qualified (within 2 years and not having had a substantive post), enthusiastic, forward-thinking GPs to join our team on a fixed term salaried contact until 31 March 2026. We will consider applications for between 2 and 8 sessions with a start date as soon as possible.

As this is a PCN post, you may be required to work across multiple practices within Hartlepool Primary care Network.

To undertake duties governed by the PMS/GMS contract and requirements of Direct and Local Enhanced Services including:

Face to face and telephone consultations

Online consultations

Triage of patients

Patient Home visits

Checking and signing repeat prescriptions.

Cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate.

Dealing with queries, patient test results, referral letters NHS/ private, tasks, emails paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner.

Develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients.

Main Tasks:

Clinical

Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care within the surgery, patients own home or other environment where patient care is carried out.

Clinically examine and assess patient needs and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice, PCN and local guidelines.

To recognise the need for and be able to perform and interpret investigatory procedures, including laboratory and radiology.

Ensure appropriate follow up and safety netting of patients.

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care.

Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans.

Recognise and work within your own competence and in accordance with professional codes of conduct, maintaining accurate and contemporaneous health records.

Independently prescribe for patients within your scope of practice. Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines.

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions.

Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways.

Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards

To maintain an awareness of developments in clinical practice.

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines e.g., prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety and QOF standards.

Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to our policies and procedures on Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions.
• Experience of providing home visits.
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision.

Qualifications

Essential

• Be included in NHS England's list of medical practitioners as per section 91 of the NHS Act 2006
• Hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) on the General Practitioner Register
• Be a Newly Qualified GP who obtained their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice within the last two years.
• They should also demonstrate professional integrity with no suspensions or regulatory restrictions on employment terms within the PCN framework
• Ability to effectively triage, assess & diagnose
• Excellent clinical skills with an evidence-based approach to patient care.
• Ability to work within own scope of practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
• Proficient in using electronic health records and embracing new technologies
• Eager to learn and grow in a tech-enabled healthcare environment
• Passionate about technology and improving healthcare outcomes
• Be willing to engage in ongoing professional development as required by ARRS scheme and professional bodies

Desirable

• Experience in Triage
• Knowledge of SystmOne
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena

Employer details

Employer name

Hartlepool Network

Address

Victoria Road Health Centre

Victoria Road

Hartlepool

Cleveland

TS26 8DF