Salaried General Practitioner (ARRS funded) P&K PCN

Following the release of ARRS GP information and funding we are looking for a newly qualified (within 2 years and not having previously held a substantive GP post), enthusiastic, forward-thinking GP to join Pontefract & Knottingley PCN on a fixed term salaried contract until 31 March 2025.

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

Working Arrangements

You will have a base a (which will also be used for the purposes of claiming mileage) but will be required to work flexibly across the PCN GP practices.

As the role requires you to commute across the PCN network applicants should either hold a full driving licence, which is valid in the UK, and hold the relevant car insurance to cover travel for business purposes or have the ability to be mobile by using other modes of transport for which reasonable expenses will be payable.

Hours of work are 28 hours per week (part time) to be worked flexibly between 8am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday. Where you may be required to support clinical services outside of these hours, time off in lieu will be made available., In accordance with the PCN/General Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion.

Pontefract & Knottingley PCN has a total population of over 49,000 patients across 4 GP practices, all rated "Good" by CQC. This is a rare opportunity to gain experience across four different practices. Our PCN staff currently includes a well-established Pharmacist Team, an Occupational Therapist, Health Coaches, Social Prescribers, Care Coordinators, GPAs, a Mental Health Practitioner, and ANPs attached to our Care Home Team.

We pride ourselves on having a team of excellent educators, with two registered training practices, and a third practice currently working towards this with the support of our PCN Education Lead GP. We can offer a comprehensive training and education package to develop skills in your chosen field. By joining the PCN, you can learn how to support patients with integrated care across other health and social care providers, as well as collaborate with practice and PCN multidisciplinary colleagues. This would be a fantastic opportunity for you to learn from experienced GPs and take part in case reviews and MDT meetings further expanding your knowledge of Primary Care while also being part of a forward thinking PCN.

Leadership and supervision will be provided by the PCN Education Lead, as well as a named mentor (you will have opportunities to meet regularly for debriefs). Tutorials and personal development time will be factored into your working week.

Depending on experience Pay will be in line with the ARRS direct enhanced services.