Job summary Due to the changes in the ARRS Scheme to introduce General Practitioners, East Cleveland PCN is looking to expand our team by seeking to employ newly qualified General Practitioners to work alongside our practices and PCN staff. Visa sponsorship may be available for suitable candidates. Main duties of the job The postholder will be expected to: perform as an autonomous general practitioner working independently and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence. be involved in the provision of education and training to GP Registrars and other staff. be professionally accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMC code of conduct ensuring the safety of patients and quality of their care is primary. Further information about this role is available in the attached job description. The post holder will need to be capable of independent travel across the East Cleveland area and work flexibly to meet the needs of the Business. About us East Cleveland PCN hasa patient population of 42,000 across its 5 core member practices. Brotton Surgery, Brotton Hillside Practice, Skelton Springwood Surgery, Guisborough The Garth Surgery, Guisborough Woodside Surgery, Loftus Date posted 19 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A5736-25-0002 Job locations Hillside Practice Windermere Drive Skelton-in-cleveland Saltburn-by-the-sea Cleveland TS12 2TG Job description Job responsibilities Clinical responsibilities In accordance with the practice rota, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, 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 Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Collecting data for audit purposes Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate Visiting patients during surgery time in an emergency if clinically indicated Undertake a fair % of On Call/duty doctor sessions per week as allocated on the practice rota and participate in the extended hours enhanced service as necessary Undertaking fair share of home visiting sessions per week as allocated. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical responsibilities In accordance with the practice rota, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, 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 Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Collecting data for audit purposes Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate Visiting patients during surgery time in an emergency if clinically indicated Undertake a fair % of On Call/duty doctor sessions per week as allocated on the practice rota and participate in the extended hours enhanced service as necessary Undertaking fair share of home visiting sessions per week as allocated. Person Specification Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Systmone user skills Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Excellent interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management Qualifications Essential Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificated of Completion of Training CCT) Full GMC registration Performers Lists | PCSE (england.nhs.uk) (England) Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU) Evidence of current validation Evidence of last appraisal Eligibility to practice in the UK independently Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit Newly Qualified General Practitioner (with under 2 years from qualification) Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice General understanding of the primary care contract Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP Desirable Experience of medicines management Experience of ICB initiatives Personal qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty 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 Effectively utilise resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Desirable Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF Other requirements Essential Occupational Health clearance Person Specification Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Systmone user skills Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Excellent interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management Qualifications Essential Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificated of Completion of Training CCT) Full GMC registration Performers Lists | PCSE (england.nhs.uk) (England) Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU) Evidence of current validation Evidence of last appraisal Eligibility to practice in the UK independently Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit Newly Qualified General Practitioner (with under 2 years from qualification) Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice General understanding of the primary care contract Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP Desirable Experience of medicines management Experience of ICB initiatives Personal qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty 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 Effectively utilise resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Desirable Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF Other requirements Essential Occupational Health clearance 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 East Cleveland PCN Ltd Address Hillside Practice Windermere Drive Skelton-in-cleveland Saltburn-by-the-sea Cleveland TS12 2TG Employer's website https://www.eastclevelandpcn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)