Salaried General Practitioners

Following the introduction of the ARRS GP role, we are delighted to offer the opportunity for a qualified, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking GP to join our Primary Care Network (PCN). We understand that different clinicians value different ways of working; therefore, we are open to discussing working arrangements across the PCN, depending on your professional preference and the needs of our member practices.

Whether you prefer the continuity of a dedicated practice team or the clinical variety of working across multiple sites within the network, we provide a supportive environment designed to help you thrive in this evolving landscape of general practice., To perform as an autonomous general practitioner working independently and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting.

Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence. To be involved in the provision of education and training to GP Registrars and other staff. To be professionally accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMC code of conduct ensuring the safety of patients and quality of their care is primary., With the release of NHSE guidance on the recruitment of General Practitioners under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), we are looking to expand our team by employing Salaried General Practitioners to work alongside our PCNs based across North Staffordshire., Main tasks/overview of responsibilities: In accordance with the PCN rota, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing/authorising 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 workers within the organisation. Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.

Providing counselling and health education. Admitting or 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. Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions. Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.

The post holder will be required to visit patients during surgery time in an emergency if clinically indicated. The post holder will undertake a fair percentage of On Call sessions per week as allocated on the practice rota as required and participate in the PCN Enhanced Service hours (Monday to Friday 6:30pm to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm). The post holder will undertake fair share of home visiting sessions per week as allocated.

Training/Meetings Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate. Participate positively and actively in clinical and practice meetings. The PCN and Practices have a strong ethos around training and development of others, therefore the successful candidate will be willing and able to support medical students, and other training roles. Patient Management.

Create opportunities to address patients care needs in the most expedient way, taking into account that continuity of care and access to services are often in direct conflict. Encourage patients to be aware of the service pressures within primary care and to manage their expec