An exciting opportunityhas arisen to join

Bordesley East PCN

in the East Locality of Birmingham.We are a dynamic, modern,forward thinking PCN team, who are passionate about developing and deliveringexcellent quality local services to meet the needs of our patient population.Following therecent changes in the ARRS Scheme to introduce General Practitioners, we arelooking to expand our PCN team by seeking to employ a newly qualified GeneralPractitioner to work alongside our practices and PCN staff (must have qualifiedwithin the last 2 years).As well as generalpractice staff, our PCN staff group includes Clinical Pharmacists and Technicians,Physicians Associates, Social Prescribers, Mental Health practitioners, GeneralPractice Assistants, Physiotherapists, and Care Coordinators.Main duties of the job

To perform as anautonomous general practitioner working independently and with other healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patientsattending a primary care setting.To provideprofessional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure themaintenance of clinical excellence. To be professionally accountable andresponsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMCcode of conduct, ensuring the safety of patients and the quality of careprovided.About us

Bordesley EastPCN is a modern dynamic forward-thinking PCN located in the east ofBirmingham looking after over 30,000 patients. Our PCN is committed toproviding high-quality medical care to our patients, using the latesttechnologies and innovative medical practices.At the PCN practices,we understand the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest developmentsin the medical field. That''s why we use cutting-edge technology to provide ourpatients with the best possible care. From online booking and videoconsultations to electronic prescriptions, we strive to make healthcare asconvenient and accessible as possible for our patients.Our team of highlyskilled and experienced healthcare professionals is dedicated to providingpersonalised care to every patient we see. We believe that a patient-centredapproach is essential to providing effective medical care, which is why we takethe time to understand the unique needs of each individual patient and developa customised treatment plan to meet their specific needs.The PCN practicesare committed to providing exceptional care to our patients in a warm andwelcoming environment. We believe that healthcare should be accessible toeveryone, and we strive to make this a reality through commitment innovationand excellence.Job responsibilities

In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holderwill be available to undertake a variety of duties including surgeryconsultations, telephone consultations, visiting patients at home, checking andsigning repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports andcorrespondence in a timely fashionMaking professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presentingproblems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workerswithin the organisationAssessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated andundiagnosed problemsScreening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illnessManage long-term conditions and patients with complex problemsRecording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreedstandardsCollecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirementsDelivering enhanced servicesCheck, manage and process patient test resultsRefer patients to secondary care and/or relevant organisations andinternally within the PCN (eg to additional roles members of the PCN team) asrequiredPrescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary orgenerically whenever this is clinically appropriateIn general the post-holder will be expected to undertake the duties andresponsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.The post would be working at 3 sites Downsfield Medical Practice 1 session, Swan Medical Centre 2 sessions and Garratts Green Lane Surgery 1 session.Person Specification

Qualifications

Qualified GP - within 2 years of qualifyingMRCGP or equivalent medical degreeVocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP/PMETBGeneral Practitioner - Certificate of Completion of Training CCTFull registration with GMCEvidence of a commitment to on-going personal and professional developmentUnderstanding the role of medical services in a wider public health agendaKnowledge of the demographic characteristics that affect health and health care in the area including health inequalitiesUnderstanding current NHS policiesUnderstanding of General Practice ServicesUnderstanding of Primary Care Networks and how they workAbility to communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verballyExcellent organisational skillsAble to work calmly under pressureAbility to work on own initiativeClinical System ExperienceFlexibility and adaptabilityCommitted to working as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-agency primary care teamOpenness to explore alternative working practicesExperience

Understanding of General Practice ServicesUnderstanding of Primary Care Networks and how they workUnderstanding the role of medical services in a wider public health agendaKnowledge of the demographic characteristics that affect health and health care in the area including health inequalitiesUnderstanding current NHS policiesDisclosure 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.

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