Salaried GP - Primary Care Network (Maternity Cover)

This role offers a local GP the opportunity to join a supportive Primary Care Network, helping them build confidence and develop skills beyond traditional general practice. The GP will work under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), supporting the delivery of PCN DES Enhanced Health in Care Homes. The role will focus on providing proactive person-centred medical care for our care home residents, housebound or frail patients within the SWAN PCN footprint including our aligned care homes and working closely with our multidisciplinary team. The role will be based in SWAN PCN practices and the care homes locally that are aligned to the PCN.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face and telephone consultations for routine and urgent care for patients in local care homes and for patients with frailty.
• Conduct patient care home visits and ward rounds.
• Manage patient care, including investigating and reviewing results, developing care plans, and making referrals to community, voluntary and secondary care or other providers.
• Issue and sign repeat prescriptions, ensuring they align with national/local guidelines.
• Administer and handle patient-related queries, test results, referral letters, and other tasks in a timely manner.
• Record clear, contemporaneous consultation notes into S1 clinical system.
• Ensure safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective care, in line with Practice/PCN disease management protocols and NICE guidance.
• Independently prescribe medications within your scope of practice.
• Review and manage patient medications following appropriate policies and local clinical guidelines.
• Utilise other available clinical and support staff in delivering holistic and patient-centred care.
• Actively participate in MDT and care conference meetings, as required.
• Contribute to the delivery of multi-disciplinary proactive care for complex patients at greatest risk of deterioration and hospital admission.

About us

SWAN PCN is a collaborative network of seven GP practices serving the South Wigan and Ashton North communities, with a combined patient population of around 35,000. The network brings together a multidisciplinary team including GPs, nurses, clinical pharmacists, first contact practitioners, care coordinators, community link workers and other healthcare professionals to deliver personalised, coordinated care tailored to the needs of the local population. Our culture is centred on teamwork, innovation and supporting one another to deliver high-quality patient care. Staff work closely across practices and services tackling health inequalities. SWAN PCN is a friendly and collaborative environment where ideas are welcomed and professional development is encouraged. SWAN PCN is committed to being a positive and supportive employer, with a strong focus on staff wellbeing, inclusion and career development. SWAN PCN is a member of the good employment charter and has also been recognised regionally for our supportive workplace culture, winning Employer/Workplace of the Year at the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards.

Health Promotion and Patient Support

• Regularly screen for lifestyle factors and support patients in adopting health promotion strategies and self-care principles.
• Contribute to the delivery of anticipatory care plans.

Professional Development

• Maintain awareness of clinical practice developments.
• Attend PCN meetings, education training and clinical meetings.
• Participate in an annual performance review and take responsibility for personal development.
• Engage in mandatory training and attend courses as needed.
• Provide clinical support and guidance to both clinical and administrative staff to maintain the highest care standards.
• Work closely with practices from SWAN PCN.
• Collaborate with health and social care providers to deliver an integrated, safe service.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Adhere to all practice policies and procedures, including those related to prescribing, confidentiality, and data protection.
• Apply infection control measures and manage risks in compliance with local and national guidelines.
• Contribute to clinical governance through audits, peer reviews, and significant event analysis.

Patient Safety and Confidentiality

• Ensure patient and carer confidentiality, in line with practice policies.
• Manage patient data securely, only disclosing it to authorised persons.

Equality and Diversity

• Support equality and diversity in all aspects of patient care and teamwork.
• Respect the privacy, dignity, and rights of patients and colleagues.