GP ARRS - Harness North Primary Care Network - The Surgery

Following the release of ARRS GP information and funding, we are looking for newly qualified (within 2 years and not having a substantive post at the practice already), enthusiastic forward-thinking GP(s) to join Harness North PCN working at The Surgery (Harrow Rd) on a fixed term salaried contract, preferably with an immediate start date. The post holder will demonstrate courageous and critical thinking and is a caring, compassionate and committed general practitioner who, acting within their professional boundaries, will deliver high quality medical care and services to the practice population, managing a clinical caseload and dealing with a diverse range of health needs. This will include, but is not limited to, surgery and telephone consultations, home visits, administration, complying with the practices contracts (APMS/GMS/PMS/enhanced services). The post holder will commit to demonstrating critical thinking in the safe clinical decision-making process. They will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients.

Main duties of the job

• Undertakes all duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care, including a full range of medical services as defined in the core APMS/PMS/GMS contract and additional and enhanced services where appropriate in line with the GMC Good Medical Practice Standards.
• Patient facing work aligned to improving quality of care with agreed autonomy regarding details of sessions.
• Contributing to continuity of care and risk management of patients.
• On occasion may need to provide home visits.
• Oversee and participate in chronic disease management, which the post holder may lead, for defined conditions and/or patients.
• Work as part of the team to ensure all targets and performance indicators are met.
• Participate in specified clinical meetings.
• Participate in, and on occasion lead, clinical audit, and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in achieving contractual and population health targets, including QOF, IIF, and enhanced services.

About us

Harness North PCN consists of 10 GP practices, caring for a population of over 72,000 patients. We work together with a range of local providers, including acute trusts, community services, social care, voluntary sector and patient participation groups, to offer more personalised, co-ordinated health and social care to our local population. We currently employ a large team including: Management and Administration Support, Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, Social Prescribing Link Workers, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, First Contact Physiotherapists.

Job responsibilities

• Comply with the GMC Code of Conduct.
• To provide high quality clinical care to patients through face to face, online and telephone consultations.
• Make timely, clear, computer-based records of consultations and contact with patients.
• Maintain administrative records relating to the practice contract, enhanced services and QOF.
• Contribute to providing a supportive environment for other staff through informal catchups and contact.
• Attend and contribute to in-house meetings, including clinical, educational/training-related and administrative meetings.
• Attend meetings and events held by external agencies and stakeholders.
• Liaison with clinical pharmacists and other attached ARRS staff.
• Practise evidence-based medicine, in line with national and locally agreed guidelines.
• Prescribe in line with local and national guidelines.
• Work with the GP Clinical Supervisor and Practice Manager to drive innovation and clinical development.
• Act as a mentor and positive role model to other members of staff, sharing information and good practice.
• Prioritise own workload and collaborate effectively with others to prioritise team and practice workload.
• Keep a portfolio and potentially develop a special interest.
• Undertake training as required to ensure competencies for delivering all responsibilities, to meet personal, statutory and practice education and learning needs, including keeping records of learning, complaints and feedback.
• Keep up to date with current evidence-based approaches to patient care and service delivery, in line with NICE and the National Service Framework.
• Undertake and contribute to education activities, such as reviewing significant events, clinical audit etc.

Person Specification

• Newly qualified GP, within 2 years and not having had a substantive post.
• Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and license to practice.
• Membership of appropriate Medical Organisation (MDU, MPS, etc).
• Inclusion in NHS England / NW London Performers List of Medical Practitioners.

Experience

• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions.
• Experience of continued professional development.
• 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.
• Experience of medicine management.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in triage.
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena.
• Knowledge of health-promotion strategies.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Clear, polite telephone manner.
• Experience of working in General Practice using EMIS clinical system.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to work as a team and autonomously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance.

Other

• Highly motivated.
• Flexibility to work outside core hours.
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.
• Ability to work across boundaries.
• Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle.

Knowledge Requirements

Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP.

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.