Newly qualified GP • Penryn Falmouth and Penryn PCN
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in Penryn
with Falmouth and Penryn PCN.
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1. Can you describe your clinical training experience and any particular areas of interest within general practice? Can you describe your clinical training experience and any particular areas of interest within general practice?
2. How do you approach a situation where you need to triage urgent patient needs? How do you approach a situation where you need to triage urgent patient needs?
3. What evidence-based practices do you believe are essential for providing high-quality patient care? What evidence-based practices do you believe are essential for providing high-quality patient care?
4. Can you provide an example of how you managed a complex patient case during your training? Can you provide an example of how you managed a complex patient case during your training?
5. How do you stay updated with recent developments and clinical guidelines in general practice? How do you stay updated with recent developments and clinical guidelines in general practice?
6. How do you see yourself contributing to a multidisciplinary team in a primary care setting? How do you see yourself contributing to a multidisciplinary team in a primary care setting?
7. Can you give an example of a time when you had to collaborate with colleagues to improve patient outcomes? Can you give an example of a time when you had to collaborate with colleagues to improve patient outcomes?
8. In your opinion, what is the importance of effective communication within a healthcare team? In your opinion, what is the importance of effective communication within a healthcare team?
9. How do you manage your time and workload, especially when handling multiple patients across different practices? How do you manage your time and workload, especially when handling multiple patients across different practices?
10. Describe a situation in which you had to manage competing priorities during a busy day. What strategies did you use? Describe a situation in which you had to manage competing priorities during a busy day. What strategies did you use?
11. What strategies do you employ to support patients in adopting health promotion and self-care principles? What strategies do you employ to support patients in adopting health promotion and self-care principles?
12. How do you approach discussing sensitive topics with patients, such as lifestyle changes or chronic disease management? How do you approach discussing sensitive topics with patients, such as lifestyle changes or chronic disease management?
13. Can you share an experience where you had to handle a difficult conversation with a patient or their family? Can you share an experience where you had to handle a difficult conversation with a patient or their family?
14. How do you ensure compliance with clinical guidelines and local policies in your practice? How do you ensure compliance with clinical guidelines and local policies in your practice?
15. What is your understanding of the safeguarding responsibilities in primary care? What is your understanding of the safeguarding responsibilities in primary care?
16. What are your goals for continued professional development as a newly qualified GP? What are your goals for continued professional development as a newly qualified GP?
17. How do you plan to enhance your skills and knowledge in areas that may be outside your current expertise? How do you plan to enhance your skills and knowledge in areas that may be outside your current expertise?
18. How do you balance patient confidentiality with the need to ensure quality care and communication among team members? How do you balance patient confidentiality with the need to ensure quality care and communication among team members?
19. Can you discuss a situation where you faced an ethical dilemma in your clinical practice? How did you handle it? Can you discuss a situation where you faced an ethical dilemma in your clinical practice? How did you handle it?
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Interviewed on Friday 25 April 2025
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nNewly qualified GP with Falmouth and Penryn PCN in Penryn, Cornwall\n\n Falmouth and Penryn Primary Care Network is seeking a newly qualified GP to join our PCN team. This is an exciting opportunity for newly qualified GP to join our well established Primary Care Network. We invite newly qualified GPs who have completed their training within the last two years to apply. As per the PCN DES contract, you must not have previously held a substantive GP post. In this role, you will work across up to 4 practices (depending on number of sessions), providing clinical care to our diverse patient population for 2to 6 sessions per week. The 4 practices in our PCN are all within close proximity of one another and work together closely. We are able to provide support with visas for GPs that have completed GP training within the UK. Our supportive culture emphasizes teamwork and collaboration to ensure the best patient outcomes. You'll be expected to work in accordance with GMC standards and demonstrate good medical practice. If you're looking to develop your skills in a dynamic environment and make a positive impact on patient care, we would love to hear from you. As a PCN GP, the job holder will work autonomously while also being an integral part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) that collaborates to improve patient care within Falmouth and Penryn PCN. A key aspect of this role will be triaging patient needs, allowing the job holder to prioritise care and ensure timely interventions for those who require immediate attention. The job holder will further need to well manage their workload, handling daily tasks, referrals, and patient consultations efficiently across five different practices. This will require strong organisational skills and the ability to adapt to varying demands. Ultimately, the job holder's decision-making will focus on the best interests of patients, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care while navigating the complexities of the healthcare system. Balancing autonomy with effective teamwork will be important in achieving positive patient outcomes. About us The PCN GP is tasked with providing high-quality, patient-centred care while adhering to clinical guidelines and professional standards. Key responsibilities include: Clinical Responsibilities Providing a safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care in the surgery, patients homes, or other care environments. Clinically examine and assess patient needs from both physiological and psychological perspectives. Develop and implement clinical care plans, referring patients to appropriate services in a timely manner according to practice and/or PCN guidelines. Recognise the need for and perform investigatory procedures, including laboratory tests and radiological assessments, and interpret the results. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately in complex, urgent, or emergency situations, including the initiation of effective emergency care. Ensure appropriate follow-up care for patients post-intervention. Support patients in adopting health promotion strategies and self-care principles. Deliver anticipatory care plans to proactive health management. Independently prescribe medications within the scope of practice / PCN, adhering to local and national prescribing guidelines. Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions. Review and adjust medications according to NICE guidelines and local care pathways. Maintain an awareness of developments in clinical practice and implement changes as and when necessary. Administrative Responsibilities Process referrals, repeat prescription requests, and other administrative tasks in a timely manner. Record clear consultation notes using the clinical system (SystmOne) to agreed standards. Work collaboratively with colleagues, sharing practice workload equitably and contributing to the overall efficiency of the team. Contribute to the successful implementation of quality initiatives within the PCN and engage in clinical audits. Professional and Policy Compliance Comply with all national, statutory, legislative, and local policies. Proactively contribute to the development and improvement of local policies and protocols. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding safeguarding children and adults, adhering to policies and procedures. Always maintain patient confidentiality and ensure that sensitive information is handled according to PCN policies. Follow relevant practice policies and guidelines, including those related to prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, and Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) standards. Patient Management Create opportunities to address patient care needs efficiently, managing patient expectations realistically. Encourage the use of technology and alternative care options when appropriate to improve service delivery. Report any concerns related to safety or quality of patient care to the Clinical Director, Practice Manager, or PCN Manager immediately. Engage in regular communication with patients to reassure them and address any concerns regarding their care. Training and personal development Staff training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisals and will be in accordance with PCN requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the PCN. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments and appropriate member/fellowship requirements if any. Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful, and imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service. If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given. Develop and maintain a Personal Learning Plan. Equality and Diversity The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the PCN as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the PCN, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. Communication: The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively and professionally with other team members. Communicate effectively and professionally with external stakeholders. Communicate effectively and professionally with patients and carers. Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. "}
