PCN GP

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ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

We are keen to hear from medical practitioners, looking to expand your contribution to healthcare and personal job satisfaction. All applicants need to be committed to improving health and putting patients first. You must be eager to undertake new ways of working and delivering healthcare, committing to under-taking the professional development required to adapt to changing circumstances.

To fulfil the job responsibilities and the environment in which these responsibilities are carried out the job holder is required to:

• Maintain high standards of care, following relevant codes of practice.
• Protect confidentiality of personal information and comply with data protection regulations.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, attend mandatory training, and participate in appraisal processes.
• Comply with infection control policies and safeguard the welfare of vulnerable individuals.
• Adhere to equal opportunities and human rights legislation, avoiding discrimination.
• Familiarize with and follow locally agreed policies and procedures, accessible via the trust intranet.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• A GP whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register (GPR).
• Included in the list of medical practitioners maintained and published by NHS England in accordance with section 91 of the NHS Act 2006.
• Within 2 years of date of your certificate of completion of training(CCT), issued by the General Medical Council.
• Special interest in gynaecology /women’s health, paediatrics etc is preferred.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to lead key meetings.
• Excellent communication skills- written and verbal.
• Able to drive and have use of a car.

ABOUT US

East:MK PCN covers a total population of approximately 52,000 patients, across its 4 practices in Milton Keynes: Ashfield Medical Centre, CMK Medical Centre, Milton Keynes Village Practice and the Grove Surgery.
Our overarching objective is to deliver the highest standard of care. We work collaboratively with colleagues in the NHS, public and community services to make as much of an impact to improving patient access and care. Patient-centred care is a firm belief in our network, and we are looking for energetic and proactive individuals that will enjoy working in a vibrant team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

EAST:MK Primary Care Network has exciting opportunity for a general medical practitioner into our practice team on a fixed term contract until March 2025 with the possibility of an extension. The role is offered on sessional basis, 6- 8 sessions per week between Monday and Saturday, on a rotation basis across the 4 surgeries - Ashfield Medical Centre, CMK Medical Centre, Milton Keynes Village Practice and The Grove Surgery that make up the PCN.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Deliver high quality clinical care to the patients through face-to-face/online/telephone consultations, home visits, assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans. Manage acute and chronic conditions, safe prescribing, handle referrals and prescription reviews, maintain accurate clinical records.
• Chronic disease management: To deliver care plans for chronic conditions and manage long-term conditions.
• Preventative care and screening: Promote immunisations, screenings, and lifestyle interventions. Focus on early intervention, disease prevention, and health education.
• Referral and coordination of care: Refer patients to specialist services and coordinate care across primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to provide seamless care for complex cases.
• Health promotion: Engage in health promotion initiatives such as mental health awareness, smoking cessation, and weight management. Refer patients to relevant agencies and contribute to population health strategies aimed at reducing health inequalities.
• Public health and community engagement: Participate in public health initiatives to address social health determinants and inequalities. Collaborate with local services and community organisations to improve patient well-being.
• Quality improvement: Take part in audits, research, and quality improvement projects. Ensure adherence to appraisal and revalidation processes, promoting continuous professional development. Contribute to reviews of significant events and near-misses using structured approaches like root cause analysis. Foster a culture of collaborative working and continuous improvement across the PCN.
• Adhere to the highest personal and professional standards as set out by the GMC and to put individual patient care as your priority.
• Work with the PCN manager, practice managers and clinical director to support the development, delivery and review of the surgery action plan – including list growth, patient satisfaction levels, QOF, enhanced services, KPI targets, resource profile and cost management.

To fulfil the job responsibilities and the environment in which these responsibilities are carried out the job holder is required to:

• Maintain high standards of care, following relevant codes of practice.
• Protect confidentiality of personal information and comply with data protection regulations.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, attend mandatory training, and participate in appraisal processes.
• Comply with infection control policies and safeguard the welfare of vulnerable individuals.
• Adhere to equal opportunities and human rights legislation, avoiding discrimination.
• Familiarize with and follow locally agreed policies and procedures, accessible via the trust intranet