PCN Salaried GP

Job summary

Bordesley East PCN is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive Primary Care Network team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across two well-established practices within the PCN, delivering high-quality patient-centred care to a diverse population in East Birmingham. The successful candidate will undertake 3 sessions per week, comprising 2 sessions at Garratts Green Lane Surgery and 1 session at Downsfield Medical Practice.

We are a progressive and forward-thinking PCN serving almost 40,000 patients, with a strong focus on innovation, multidisciplinary working, and improving outcomes for our local community.

The post holder will work closely with experienced clinical and administrative teams and benefit from the support of a well-developed multidisciplinary workforce including Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, First Contact Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers, Mental Health Practitioners, Care Coordinators, General Practice Assistants, and Physician Associates.

This role is ideal for a newly qualified GP or an experienced GP looking to develop their career within a supportive PCN environment.

For an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact PCN Manager Trevorlyn Kerr - 07792675957.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive primary medical services and will be responsible for:

• Conducting face-to-face, telephone and online consultations.
• Assessing, diagnosing, treating and managing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Managing patients with complex needs and long-term conditions.
• Making professional autonomous decisions regarding patient care and treatment.
• Reviewing and actioning test results, prescriptions, referrals and clinical correspondence.
• Undertaking home visits where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive patient records.
• Prescribing safely and effectively in accordance with national guidance and local formulary recommendations.
• Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to provide integrated care.
• Participating in practice and PCN quality improvement initiatives, audits and enhanced services.
• Supporting the achievement of contractual requirements including QOF and other quality standards.
• Contributing to safeguarding, clinical governance and risk management processes.

About us

Bordesley East PCN is a dynamic and innovative Primary Care Network located in East Birmingham, serving a population of almost 40,000 patients through a network of committed GP practices.

We are passionate about delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare and have embraced modern ways of working to support both patients and staff. Our practices utilise advanced clinical systems and digital technologies, including online services, electronic prescribing and remote consultation platforms.

Our multidisciplinary team approach ensures patients receive the right care from the right professional at the right time, improving both patient outcomes and staff satisfaction.

We are committed to fostering a positive working culture, supporting professional development and creating opportunities for clinicians to develop specialist interests and leadership skills within primary care.

Job responsibilities

Bordesley East PCN is a dynamic and innovative Primary Care Network located in East Birmingham, serving a population of almost 40,000 patients through a network of committed GP practices.

We are passionate about delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare and have embraced modern ways of working to support both patients and staff. Our practices utilise advanced clinical systems and digital technologies, including online services, electronic prescribing and remote consultation platforms.

Our multidisciplinary team approach ensures patients receive the right care from the right professional at the right time, improving both patient outcomes and staff satisfaction.

We are committed to fostering a positive working culture, supporting professional development and creating opportunities for clinicians to develop specialist interests and leadership skills within primary care.

The successful candidate will be expected to work across both practices within the PCN:

• Garratts Green Lane Surgery: 2 sessions per week
• Downsfield Medical Practice: 1 session per week

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• GMC registered medical practitioner with a licence to practise.
• MRCGP or equivalent qualification.
• Certificate of Completion of Training CCT or working towards CCT.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Performers List.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Primary Care Network.
• Additional clinical qualifications or specialist interests relevant to primary care.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Skills and Attributes
• Essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Accurate clinical record keeping.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and clinical governance.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Desirable

• Skills and Attributes
• Essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Accurate clinical record keeping.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and clinical governance.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of General Practice services and NHS primary care.
• Ability to manage a varied clinical workload safely and effectively.
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Experience of EMIS Web clinical system.
• Experience of Systm One clinical system.
• Knowledge of the role and function of Primary Care Networks.
• Understanding of local population health needs and health inequalities.
• Experience of service development, quality improvement or clinical audit.
• Knowledge of current NHS policies and primary care developments.