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Job Description
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- MBBS or equivalent medical degree
- Qualified GP MRCGP- General Practitioner certificate of completion of training (CCT) - within first 2 years of Qualification.
- Full GMC registration
- National Performers List registration (England)
- Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS or MDU)
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree
- Qualified GP MRCGP- General Practitioner certificate of completion of training (CCT) - within first 2 years of Qualification.
- Full GMC registration
- National Performers List registration (England)
- Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS or MDU)
- Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multi-disciplinary PCN team. We have an established model of working with NQ GP's providing support, with additional Clinical supervision from established and experienced GP's, aiding a smooth transition in your first role working in Primary Care as a GP.
Working for Cheltenham Peripheral Primary Care Network (CP PCN), you will be working with three of our 5 GP practices who collectively care for 54,000 patients. Our GP practices are located around the peripheral of Cheltenham extending in the south from Leckhampton to Bishops Cleeve and Winchcombe.
The PCN works innovatively to provide a holistic approach to our patient population. The PCN team already includes; Social Prescribing Link Workers, Care Coordinators, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, GP Assistants and a Mental Health Nurse.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate should be a newly qualified GP within the first two years of gaining their certificate of completion of training (CCT), have full GMC registration and be included on the NHS England GP performers List.
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. The successful candidates will rotate between one and three PCN Practices providing you the opportunity to experience the varied dynamics of each practice. As a newly or recently qualified GP you will benefit from daily support from experienced GP colleagues.
The role involves both clinical and administrative work and we utilise the System One Clinical System across the PCN. Allocated administration time for each clinical session will be provided as per recognised guidance.
The post holder will 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 the quality of their care.
In recognition that this role is designed for newly qualified GP's we would offer the opportunity to receive regular formal mentoring from an experienced GP.
The post holder will need to be capable of independent travel across the Cheltenham Peripheral PCN and work flexibly to meet the needs of the Business.
About us
Cheltenham Peripheral PCN is made up of 5 GP practices. Leckhampton Surgery, Sixways Clinic, Cleevelands Medical Centre, Stoke Road Surgery and Winchcombe Medical Centre, all local to Cheltenham combining rural and urban practices. All of our 5 practices are training practices and are well placed to support a newly qualified GP.
Details
Date posted
01 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A1910-25-0009
Job locations
c/o Leckhampton Surgery
17 Mooreend Park Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 0LA
Stoke Road Surgery
4 Stoke Road
Bishops Cleeve
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL52 8RP
Sixways Clinic
London Road
Charlton Kings
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL52 6HS
Winchcombe Medical Centre
Greet Road
Winchcombe
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL54 5GZ
Dr. Young & Partners
Sapphire Road
Bishops Cleeve
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL52 7YU
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
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.
Manage a broad range of acute and chronic illnesses, ensuring that care is delivered in line with evidence-based guide lines and best practices.
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
Participate in the management of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and COPD, ensuring that patients receive optimal long-term care.
In Consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
Providing counselling and health education
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.
The post-holder will be required to visit patients during surgery time in an emergency if clinically indicated.
The post-holder will undertake a share of home visits per week as allocated.
Job responsibilities
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.
Manage a broad range of acute and chronic illnesses, ensuring that care is delivered in line with evidence-based guide lines and best practices.
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
Participate in the management of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and COPD, ensuring that patients receive optimal long-term care.
In Consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
Providing counselling and health education
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.
The post-holder will be required to visit patients during surgery time in an emergency if clinically indicated.
The post-holder will undertake a share of home visits per week as allocated.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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
Cheltenham Peripheral Network
Address
c/o Leckhampton Surgery
17 Mooreend Park Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 0LA
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Cheltenham Peripheral Network
Address
c/o Leckhampton Surgery
17 Mooreend Park Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 0LA
Employer's website
About the company
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