Position Summary
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust's Primary Care Network consists of eight practices across Wolverhampton, all rated as Good by the CQC. We are part of a forward-thinking network working with the Trust. A multidisciplinary team approach works with ANPs, Practice Nurses, First Contact Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers and Pharmacists, supported by an administrative team that enables patient-facing care. Our surgeries use EMIS Web and Docman10.
We are offering a salaried GP vacancy under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS). This is an excellent opportunity for a GP who is newly qualified, within two years of completing their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
The role offers seven sessions per week and is a permanent contract.
Main Duties
Provide clinical and triage duties at the agreed surgeries within the Primary Care Network, including work in the Enhanced Access Service.
Undertake surgery consultations, home visits when necessary, and telephone queries from patients and health care professionals.
Make autonomous professional decisions regarding presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred within the organisation.
Undertake on-call duties as part of the surgery on-call rota, which may include requesting that patients present at the surgery, telephone consultations, home visits, and triage.
Work with patients to support compliance and adherence to prescribed treatments.
Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, including regimens, side effects and interactions.
Assess, identify, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with national and local guidelines.
Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
Develop care plans in line with current clinical practice and disease-management protocols.
Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards, including appropriate information for the Quality and Outcomes Framework services.
Collect data for audit purposes.
Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions.
Timely assess incoming electronic and paper correspondence relating to patient and non-patient information as required.
Use the appropriate electronic systems.
Complete insurance and other reports relating to patients under our care.
Support the development and implementation of new care pathways that align with ARRS objectives.
Indemnity is covered by Royal Wolverhampton Trust under the hospital scheme for GMS work; postholder will have paid time for study and CPD.
Qualifications
Be on the Performer's List and be registered with the General Medical Council.
Experience
Experience in Primary Care.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Overview
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is a large provider of primary, acute and community services in the West Midlands, committed to delivering compassionate care and a diverse, inclusive workforce.
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