GP (ARRS) inand Harehills inand Harehills PUBLISHED 6 NOV 2024

Following the release of ARRS GP information and funding we are looking for 4 newly qualified (within 2 years and not having had a substantive post), enthusiastic, forward-thinking GPs to join BHR Primary Care Network on a fixed term salaried contract until 31 March 2025. We will consider applications for between 4 and 8 sessions with a preference for 4 x 4 sessions per week, start date as soon as possible.

You will be required to work across 2-3 practices supporting our patients through the winter period. All of our practices are rated good with CQC, some of which are training practices. We are a highly supportive PCN and the practices all work closely together. We understand the importance of a good work/life balance with an open-door ethos.

To undertake duties governed by the PMS & GMS contract and Objectives of 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 wider guidance such as that from NICE2-3.

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Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards.

Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care within the surgery, patients 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.