Job Description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and motivated General Practitioner to join our team through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme. This role is ideal for a recently qualified GP (within the last two years of completing CCT and not held a substantive post) who is eager to grow within a supportive and forward-thinking primary care environment.As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you'll work autonomously while collaborating closely with other healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose, and treat patients within a modern primary care setting. You'll bring clinical expertise and a patient-centred approach, providing high-quality care and professional advice to patients, carers, and colleagues alike.We are looking for someone who is committed to excellence in clinical practice and who takes professional accountability seriously, in line with GMC standards. Patient safety and quality care will underpin everything you do.Your day-to-day responsibilities will include a wide variety of duties such as face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations, reviewing and authorising repeat prescriptions, and managing practice correspondence and administrative tasks in a timely and efficient manner.If you're a newly qualified GP ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a dynamic, supportive team, we would love to hear from you.Main duties of the jobAs a valued member of the clinical team your main duties will include:

• Providing high-quality, autonomous clinical care to patients in a primary care setting.
• Conducting consultations (face-to-face, telephone, online) and home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Diagnosing and managing undifferentiated and chronic conditions, developing personalised care plans.
• Prescribing and reviewing medications in line with clinical best practice and local formulary.
• Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records using SystmOne.
• Contributing to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and the development of local protocols.
• Supporting training and development within the practice as appropriate.
• Participating in the enhanced access rota and other PCN-wide initiatives.

This role is offered under the ARRS scheme, and the post-holder must be able to travel independently and work flexibly in line with service needs.About usThe Valleys Medical Partnership is a successful Partnership with 6 GP Partners and one Pharmacist Partner. We have a practice population of approximately 12,400 and are based across two sites: Moss Valley Medical Practice in Eckington, and Gosforth Valley Medical Practice at Dronfield.We are a patient-focused, CQC-rated Good practice with a strong track record of high QOF achievement. As a proud training practice and Level 3 Research Practice, we are committed to innovation and welcome fresh ideas that enhance the care of our patients.We are welcoming, supportive and strive to put our team's wellbeing at the heart of all we do.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob SummaryTo work as a valued member of our Primary Health Care team, working autonomously while collaborating closely with other healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose, and treat patients. Applying clinical expertise and a patient-centred approach to provide high-quality care and professional advice to patients, carers, and colleagues alike.Clinical ResponsibilitiesAs a General Practitioner within our team, you will:

• Conduct a range of consultations (face-to-face, telephone, and online), including surgery appointments and home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Provide high-quality, autonomous clinical care in line with GMC guidance and current best practice.
• Manage undifferentiated presentations, assess healthcare needs, and diagnose and treat patients appropriately.
• Screen patients for risk factors and early signs of illness and develop proactive care plans.
• Provide health education and lifestyle counselling to support long-term wellness.
• Manage an active patient caseload, referring to specialist services when needed.
• Ensure all clinical records are accurate, timely, and in line with SystmOne standards.
• Contribute to the management of patient triage and workflow processes.
• Contribute to practice audits, QI projects, and the development of clinical protocols.
• Prescribe safely and appropriately in accordance with the practice formulary and best practice guidelines.
• Participate in the enhanced access rota as part of the wider network schedule.

Training and DevelopmentWe are a proud training practice and are committed to professional development at all levels.

• Attend relevant training events and network-led sessions.
• Engage positively in clinical and team meetings.
• Support the development and training of clinical and non-clinical colleagues where appropriate.
• Maintain an up-to-date personal development plan and participate fully in annual appraisals and re-validation processes.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning and audit to maintain evidence-based practice.

Patient Management and Communication

• Promote realistic expectations around service capacity and help patients understand how to access care effectively and responsibly.
• Ensure continuity of care is balanced with timely access to services.
• Communicate sensitively and clearly with patients and carers, especially when offering alternative care options.
• Escalate any concerns about patient safety or clinical quality immediately.

Use of Information and IT

• Ensure accurate, timely data entry using SystmOne and appropriate coding (e.g., Read/SNOMED).
• Comply with Caldicott principles and data protection regulations.
• Contribute to the development of local clinical protocols and ensure consistent use across the team.

Research, Audit & Quality Improvement

• Participate in clinical audits, significant event analyses, and research activities where appropriate.
• Lead or support quality improvement initiatives aligned with practice and PCN objectives.

Professionalism and Organisational Responsibilities

• Adhere to all relevant practice and PCN policies, including confidentiality, prescribing, health and safety, and safeguarding.
• Act within the boundaries of your role, referring appropriately and seeking guidance when needed.
• Promote and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and patient-centred care.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Promote inclusivity, dignity, and respect in all patient and staff interactions.
• Uphold equality of opportunity in practice and support a culture where everyone feels valued.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

• Identify and mitigate risks in your area of responsibility.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others.
• Support a culture of wellbeing and resilience within the team.

Teamwork and Collaborative Working

• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide integrated patient care.
• Use effective communication to share information and support decision-making.
• Embrace opportunities to innovate and improve team-based care.

Person SpecificationOtherEssential

• Knowledge of current guidelines.
• Commitment to delivering a high standard of patient centred care.
• Commitment to continuity of care.
• Patient empowerment.
• Patient advocate.
• UK driving licence with access to a car.
• UK work permit (if required).
• Commitment to working within our Core Values.

ExperienceEssential

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Good time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure.
• Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork.
• Good Clinical Governance.
• Work with Partners and the practice team towards the delivery of QOF targets and other practice objectives/targets.
• Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork.

Desirable

• Experience of SystmOne Clinical System.
• Experience of Accurx.
• Experience of EPS prescribing.
• Adaptability to change.
• Service development.
• Experience or willingness to support GPs and GP Registrars in their daily surgeries.
• Self-audit and reflection.

QualificationsEssential

• Fully qualified GP, eligible to practice in the UK with GMC registration and on the Medical Performers List.
• Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate).
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Desirable

• MRCGP.

Qualities and AbilitiesEssential

• Willingness to share and collaborate across the entire primary health team.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams.
• Ability to work flexibly.

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