Newly Qualified Salaried GP (ARRS)

at  NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit

Do you want to work with patients where you can really make a difference to those most in need? Following the release of ARRS GP information and funding we are looking for a minimum of two newly qualified (within 2 years and not having previously held a substantive GP post), enthusiastic, forward-thinking GPs to join North Solihull Primary Care Network on a fixed term salaried contract until 31 March 2025. We will consider applications for between 4 and 9 sessions with a start date as soon as possible.
As this contract can be funded from 1st October we would like to interview as soon as possible. Please note that should this vacancy attract sufficient interest it may be necessary to close the vacancy at an earlier date. We therefore suggest that you apply at an early stage to avoid disappointment.
Following the release of ARRS GP information and funding we are looking for newly qualified (within 2 years and not having had a substantive post), enthusiastic, forward-thinking GPs to join North Solihull Primary Care Network on a fixed term salaried contact until 31 March 2025. We will consider full and part time applications.
You will be required to work within one of two teams of 6 and 4 GP practices and/or central locations supporting our practices.

To undertake duties governed by the contract and Direct and Local Enhanced Services including:

• Face to face and telephone consultations
• Patient Home visits and Nursing Home visits
• Checking and signing repeat prescriptions
• Administration - dealing with queries, patient test results, referral letters NHS/private, task, emails and other paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner
• 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
• Develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols as well as wider guidance such as that from NICE.

North Solihull PCN has a total population of over 78,000 patients across 10 GP practices, all rated “Good” by CQC. The roles will support one of two teams of 6 and 4 GP practices. You will work alongside a range of local providers from primary care, community services, social care and the voluntary sector to offer more personalised, coordinated health and social care to their local patient populations. Our PCN staff currently includes Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technician, Paramedics, Physician Associates, Physiotherapists, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Social Prescribers, Care Coordinators, and Nurse Associate.
Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards
Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care within the surgery, patient’s own home or other environment where patient care is carried out
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, 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
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Ensure appropriate follow up 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
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

• Face to face and telephone consultations
• Patient Home visits and Nursing Home visits
• Checking and signing repeat prescriptions
• Administration - dealing with queries, patient test results, referral letters NHS/private, task, emails and other paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner
• 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
• Develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols as well as wider guidance such as that from NICE