Job summary
Are you looking for a GP role where you can focus on patient care, work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team and help shape the future of modern general practice?

At North Cumbria Primary Care (NCPC), we are investing in new ways of working that improve access for patients, reduce unnecessary bureaucracy and create a more sustainable and rewarding working environment for our clinicians.

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated GPs to join our friendly team at James Street Group Practice in Workington. Whether you are newly qualified, experienced, or looking for a fresh challenge, we offer a supportive environment where you can develop your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the ongoing transformation of how primary care is delivered locally.

Main duties of the job
You'll work as an autonomous practitioner providing high-quality care to a diverse patient population whilst benefiting from the support of an experienced and collaborative clinical team.

About us
James Street Group Practice is one of the largest practices in the region, serving over 33,000 patients.

As a unique one-practice Primary Care Network, we are able to work closely together to design services around the needs of our local population and create genuine continuity of care for our patients.

Our multidisciplinary team includes:

• General Practitioners
• Advanced Clinical Practitioners
• Practice Nurses
• Paramedic
• Health Care Assistants
• Mental Health Practitioners
• Medicines Management Team
• Frailty Assessment Team
• MSK First Contact Practitioners
• Personalised Care Team
• Skilled reception and administrative colleagues

This team-based approach means our GPs are supported by the right people at the right time, allowing them to focus on delivering excellent patient care.

Job responsibilities
Sessions may include:

• Face-to-face consultations
• Telephone consultations
• Clinical triage
• Duty Doctor sessions
• Home visiting
• Review and management of test results and correspondence
• Provide a full range of services in line with the requirements of the GMS contract and Enhanced Services contract
• Be expected to undertake all the duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working in Primary Care
• Assessing the health needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems, making autonomous, professional decisions in relation to presenting problems
• Practice evidence-based medicine
• Prescribe and administer medicines in accordance with the medicines management procedures.
• Complete referrals where appropriate including any suggested diagnostic testing and report on results to patients as required.
• Provide clinical support for colleagues including assisting with the mentoring of training colleagues, respond to queries from nursing team
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• Undertake relevant administrative and non-clinical duties needed for the delivery of medical services.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of practice standard operating procedures
• Attend practice meetings and other clinical meetings when required.
• Maintain good medical practice and clinical care by undertaking appropriate educational and training to allow the continued development of the knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to modern primary.
• Participating in the clinical audit programme.
• Respond and reflect on personal practice through appraisal, patient complaint and SEA.

Person Specification
Personal attributes
Essential

• Positive attitude, self motivated
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to work with a team and independently
• Ability to adapt to change within working situation

Skills and Experience
Essential

• Clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of a GP
• Effective time management
• Ability to follow clinical guidelines, policies and procedures
• Experience with clinical risk management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• EMIS clinical system
• GP Training

Qualifications
Essential

• MBChB
• Completion of General Practitioner training CCT
• Full GMC Registration
• Possess the right to work in the UK and be on the performers register
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• MRCGP

Other requirements
Essential

• Full clean driving licence

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.