PCN ARRS General Practitioner

Salaried GP post with Rugby Health's primary care network, which spans 12 practices, working across two of them with multidisciplinary teams. The work centres on assessing, diagnosing and treating patients, with prescribing, long-term condition management, referrals and telephone triage. Hours run from 4 to 9 sessions a week, part-time or full-time, with car travel between practices. Applicants must not have been a substantive employee at a Rugby Health practice in the past 12 months, and sponsorship is not offered.

What the job involves

• Deliver highly effective medical care to the registered population, in line with the primary care contract
• Assess, diagnose and treat patients autonomously in primary care, giving expert advice to patients, carers and colleagues
• Prescribe generically in line with local and national guidance
• Manage long-term conditions effectively
• Process referrals, repeat prescriptions and other administration promptly
• Take a rotational share of telephone triage and duty doctor work
• Keep accurate clinical records in line with good practice, policy and guidance
• Share the practice workload equally and work collaboratively with the team
• Follow clinical guidelines and audit best practice
• Take delegated responsibility for QOF areas and contribute to quality improvement
• Attend practice meetings and contribute to clinical governance and training
• Support training of GP registrars, medical students and other staff, and mentor colleagues

What's required Qualifications

• Qualified GP with CCT in general practice, CEGPR or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise and GP Register entry, plus Medical Performers List entry before start

Experience

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Experience of continued professional development and evidence of ongoing professional development
• Not previously substantively employed at a GP practice or at a Rugby Health practice in the past 12 months

Skills & knowledge

• Outstanding clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with an experienced GP
• Excellent communication skills with a wide range of people
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Strong IT skills, including Office and Outlook
• Understanding of the wider determinants of health

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK for the duration of employment
• Driving licence and access to own car for travel between practices

Other

• Effective team player who works across boundaries
• Works effectively under pressure and demonstrates flexibility
• Ongoing commitment to improving NHS services for patients

Nice to have

• EMIS clinical system user skills
• ACCRX user skills
• Experience of computer-based clinical systems such as EMIS or Vision
• Knowledge of existing pathways and protocols
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives

What's offered

• Eligibility for the NHS Pension Scheme
• On-site parking at GP practices
• Flexible hours and working arrangements considered from day one