Job summary
This is a position for a newly
qualified, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking GP to join the Central PCN,
Calderdale within West Yorkshire.
This post will require you to work
across different practices within the PCN all of which are rated as Good with
CQC. This presents a great opportunity to gain valuable experience and insight
of the workings and culture within different practices.
We are a Sponsor organisation for
the employment of Skilled Workers.
Between 4 and 9 sessions per week (full time,
part time please state the number of sessions as a preference in your
application)
Main duties of the job
At Pennine GP Alliance (PGA), we are committed to fair, transparent, and
person-led recruitment. While we use digital tools to support our recruitment
processes, we want to be clear that no shortlisting or hiring decisions are
made solely by artificial intelligence (AI).
We understand that AI can be a useful tool for applicants when preparing
applications; however, your submission must represent your own experience,
achievements, and professional perspective. Applications that appear to be
entirely written by AI may not be considered. We encourage candidates to use AI
responsibly - as a support tool, not a replacement for your own insight and
input.
You will
undertake several duties governed by the GMS contract including:
You will manage a case load and will work autonomously on
a day-to-day basis. To support your development, you will have a dedicated GP
assigned to carry out professional supervision.
Face to face and telephone consultations
Patient home visits and care home visits
Checking and signing repeat prescriptions
Administrative tasks namely dealing with queries,
paperwork and correspondence as required
Cover all clinical management of in-surgery patients as
appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results and making
referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate
Develop
care and treatment plans in consultation with patients
About us
Pennine
GP Alliance is a member-led organisation representing 19 GP practices
across Calderdale, organised into five Primary Care Networks (PCNs). Together,
our member practices care for a combined population of over 223,000 registered
patients.
We work extremely closely with general practice but also in
partnership with other local healthcare providers with a purpose to ensure
viable GP services remain at the heart of local communities, providing
sustainable and high-quality patient-focused healthcare.
Join our team and experience a workplace that truly values growth,
collaboration, and impact. We take pride in fostering a supportive and
inclusive environment where every team member is encouraged to listen, learn,
and lead. Together were dedicated to delivering better outcomes for GP
practices, and ultimately for the people of Calderdale.
At our organisation, your professional growth matters we are
committed to providing the resources and opportunities you need for continuous
development, ensuring you thrive both in your role and your career.
We look forward to receiving your application to join our team of
over 100 employees.
Please note that we do not accept applications or submissions from recruitment agencies for this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- In
accordance with the PCN/Practice timetable, as agreed, you will make yourself
available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations,
telephone/video consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking
and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and
correspondence in a timely fashion
- Making
professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether
self-referred or referred from other health care professionals within the
Practice or external organisations.
- Assessing
the health needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
- Screening
patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
- Contributing
to QOF requirements and recording data appropriately.
- Contributing
to PCN requirements and recording data appropriately.
- In
consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management
protocols, developing care plans for health-related illnesses.
- Screening
patients for health education.
- Admitting
and discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care
providers as appropriate.
- Recording
clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
- Collecting
data for audit purposes and contributing notes to the practice audit programme
as required.
- Compiling
and issuing computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions.
- Prescribing
in accordance with the accepted prescribing formulary whenever clinically
appropriate.
- Take
responsibility for some aspects of the clinical work within the team including
co-ordinating aspects of governance, QOF, enhanced services, CPD and keeping
clinical protocols up to date.
- Undertake
all normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within
primary care, as set by Royal College of General Practitioners, General Medical
Council, all other Royal Colleges and councils applicable to the staff groups
working within the Practice, Department of Health, Integrated Care Boards and
all other regulatory and standard setting organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- In
accordance with the PCN/Practice timetable, as agreed, you will make yourself
available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations,
telephone/video consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking
and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and
correspondence in a timely fashion
- Making
professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether
self-referred or referred from other health care professionals within the
Practice or external organisations.
- Assessing
the health needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
- Screening
patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
- Contributing
to QOF requirements and recording data appropriately.
- Contributing
to PCN requirements and recording data appropriately.
- In
consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management
protocols, developing care plans for health-related illnesses.
- Screening
patients for health education.
- Admitting
and discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care
providers as appropriate.
- Recording
clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
- Collecting
data for audit purposes and contributing notes to the practice audit programme
as required.
- Compiling
and issuing computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions.
- Prescribing
in accordance with the accepted prescribing formulary whenever clinically
appropriate.
- Take
responsibility for some aspects of the clinical work within the team including
co-ordinating aspects of governance, QOF, enhanced services, CPD and keeping
clinical protocols up to date.
- Undertake
all normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within
primary care, as set by Royal College of General Practitioners, General Medical
Council, all other Royal Colleges and councils applicable to the staff groups
working within the Practice, Department of Health, Integrated Care Boards and
all other regulatory and standard setting organisations.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS and with the general public.
- Well developed IT skills and an enthusiasm for new applications and software.
- Good time management and highly organised.
- Ability to use initiative, judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge.
- Interest in quality improvement work.
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information.
- Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors when appropriate.
- Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
- Produce timely and informative reports.
- Work effectively independently and as a team member.
- Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the NHS and care system in Calderdale.
- Understanding the demographics and needs of patients locally.
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCGP.
- Full GMC registration.
- Performers List registration.
- No previous substantive posts as a GP prior to this application.
- Clear Enhanced DBS check.
Desirable
- Must be a qualified GP within 2 years of registration.
- UK driving licence with access to own car.
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- In date BLS training
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS and with the general public.
- Well developed IT skills and an enthusiasm for new applications and software.
- Good time management and highly organised.
- Ability to use initiative, judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge.
- Interest in quality improvement work.
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information.
- Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors when appropriate.
- Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
- Produce timely and informative reports.
- Work effectively independently and as a team member.
- Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the NHS and care system in Calderdale.
- Understanding the demographics and needs of patients locally.
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCGP.
- Full GMC registration.
- Performers List registration.
- No previous substantive posts as a GP prior to this application.
- Clear Enhanced DBS check.
Desirable
- Must be a qualified GP within 2 years of registration.
- UK driving licence with access to own car.
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- In date BLS training
Desirable
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
