Job description

Job responsibilities

Following the release of ARRS GP information and funding we are looking for newly qualified, within 2 years and not having had a substantive post, enthusiastic, forward-thinking GPs to join Keynsham Primary Care Network on a fixed term salaried contract until 31 March 2026. We will consider applications for between 3-4 sessions with a start date as soon as possible.

You will be required to work across 2 practices, 3 sites supporting our practices. Our practices are training practices. We are a highly supportive PCN and the practices work closely together, understanding the importance of a good work/life balance with an open-door ethos.

To undertake duties governed by the 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 and 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 NICE

Job responsibilities

Following the release of ARRS GP information and funding we are looking for newly qualified, within 2 years and not having had a substantive post, enthusiastic, forward-thinking GPs to join Keynsham Primary Care Network on a fixed term salaried contract until 31 March 2026. We will consider applications for between 3-4 sessions with a start date as soon as possible.

You will be required to work across 2 practices, 3 sites supporting our practices. Our practices are training practices. We are a highly supportive PCN and the practices work closely together, understanding the importance of a good work/life balance with an open-door ethos.

To undertake duties governed by the 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 and 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 NICE

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, including recording of accurate clinical notes.
• Strong IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Effective time management, Planning, Organising and Prioritising, with excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work autonomously, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to listen and empathise whilst being honest and caring
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure with and understanding of the audit process

Desirable

• Knowledge of General Practice Clinical Systems eg. SystmOne

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in urgent care and, or a primary care environment
• Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
• Experience of providing home visits
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision

Desirable

• Experience in Triage
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
• Knowledge of health-promotion strategies

Personal qualities, attributes and abilities

Essential

• 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
• High levels of integrity
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure, in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• Observance of strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registered.
• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• MRCGP
• Evidence of interest in relevant additional clinical skills.
• Enhanced DBS Clearance. Should you have this certificate as part of the DBS subscription service, we would be happy to accept this providing the original is shown. Otherwise, you will be expected to complete a new application.

Desirable

• Experience of S1 and understanding of working access multiple modules.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, including recording of accurate clinical notes.
• Strong IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Effective time management, Planning, Organising and Prioritising, with excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work autonomously, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to listen and empathise whilst being honest and caring
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure with and understanding of the audit process

Desirable

• Knowledge of General Practice Clinical Systems eg. SystmOne

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in urgent care and, or a primary care environment
• Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
• Experience of providing home visits
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision

Desirable

• Experience in Triage
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
• Knowledge of health-promotion strategies

Personal qualities, attributes and abilities

Essential

• 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
• High levels of integrity
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure, in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• Observance of strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registered.
• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• MRCGP
• Evidence of interest in relevant additional clinical skills.
• Enhanced DBS Clearance. Should you have this certificate as part of the DBS subscription service, we would be happy to accept this providing the original is shown. Otherwise, you will be expected to complete a new application.

Desirable

• Experience of S1 and understanding of working access multiple modules.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

St Augustine’s Medical Practice

Address

The Chocolate Factory

Keynsham

BS31 2GN

Employer's website

https://www.st-augustinessurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)