GP (ARRS) role – Gravesend Central PCN
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Job summary
This is a position for a newly qualified, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking GP to join Gravesend Central PCN in Kent & Medway. Currently the role is fixed term for 12 months with a view to continue the role further depending on NHSE funding.
As this post is funded through the Network Contract DES, you must be within 2 years of GP qualification and not have been substantively employed as a GP previously.
This post will require you to work across three practices within the PCN all of which are rated as Good with CQC. This presents a great opportunity to gain valuable experience and insight of the workings and culture within different practices.
Main duties of the job
You will manage a case load and will work autonomously on a day-to-day basis. To support your development, you will have a dedicated GP assigned to carry out professional supervision.
You will undertake several duties governed by the GMS contract including:
Face to face and telephone consultations
Checking and signing repeat prescriptions
Administrative tasks namely dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence as required
Cover all clinical management of in-surgery patients as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results and making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate
Develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients
About us
Gravesend Central PCN is made up of 3 GP practices in collectively serving over 35,000 registered patients.
We work extremely closely with general practice but also in partnership with other local healthcare providers with a purpose to ensure viable GP services remain at the heart of local communities, providing sustainable and high-quality patient-focused healthcare.
Join our team and experience a workplace that truly values growth, collaboration, and impact. We take pride in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is encouraged to listen, learn, and lead.
At our organisation, your professional growth matters we are committed to providing the resources and opportunities you need for continuous development, ensuring you thrive both in your role and your career.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be required to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, checking and signing/authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.
Recording clear and concise consultation notes
Collecting data for audit purposes.
Prescribing in accordance with local formulary and national guidelines
The post-holder may be required to visit patients during surgery time in an emergency if clinically indicated.
The post-holder may be required to support enhanced access sessions as per the needs of the PCN.
Communication
Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
Recognise the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
Delivering a quality service
Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality, including participating in shared learning across the practice, PCN and wider organisation. Work as part of the team to seek feedback, continually improve the service and contribute to business planning.
Learning and development
Take responsibility for own learning and performance through continuous professional development, including participating in supervision, acting as a positive role model and assessing own learning needs.
Act as a mentor and positive role model to students and junior members of staff, sharing information and good practice.
Contribute to education and training of trainee clinical staff and students.
Maintaining confidentiality
The GP will, as an integral part of and in the course of carrying out his/her role, have access to confidential and sometimes sensitive information relating to patients, carers and family members, as well as similar information about colleagues. They may also have access to confidential information about the practices and the PCN.
All such information, in whatever format and howsoever made available, must be treated with the strictest confidence. All such information held within and outside of the practice will be shared only as necessary, and in accordance with the practices confidentiality / data sharing policies, and in line with data protection legislation and the Freedom of Information Act.
Equality and diversity
The GP will comply with the practices equality and diversity policy, and legislation relating to equality and diversity.
Support the equality and diversity of patients, carers and colleagues by recognising the importance of peoples rights and interpreting them in a way that is consistent with policy, procedures and current legislation.
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues by behaving in a manner which is welcoming, non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Professional development
Participate in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own professional development
Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
Work with your line manager to undertake continual personal and professional development, access regular supervision and take an active part in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities of the post.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
Ability to work autonomously, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
Understanding of evidence-based practice
Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose
Ability to request and review pathology tests and other relevant investigations and advise patients accordingly
Assessing and managing acute deteriorations/exacerbations of LTCs
Understanding of evidence-based practice
Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely.
Broad knowledge of clinical governance
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
Strong IT skills incl. competence in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
Effective time management
Ability to listen and empathise whilst being honest and caring
Polite and confident, flexible and cooperative
Motivated, forward thinker with ability to use own judgement and common sense
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
Ability to work under pressure
Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Good time management
Observance of strict confidentiality
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle
Experience
Essential
Experience of working in primary care
Experience using a primary care IT system such as EMIS or System One
Experience of QOF and clinical audit
Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
General understanding of GMS contract
Desirable
Experience using EMIS
Qualifications
Essential
Newly qualified GP, within 2 years and not having had a substantive post.
Completed MRCGP
Full GMC registration and license to practice
Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Ensure Continuous Professional Development is maintained
Disclosure 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
