The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

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Job overview

We are looking to recruit a positive, compassionate, and self-motivated GP to join our friendly team at Creswell and Langwith Medical Centre on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to NHS funding and guidance.

This opportunity is part of the PCN ARRS funding initiative and requires applicants to be newly qualified and new to practice [within 2 years].

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Creswell and Langwith Medical Centre. However, on occasion, you may be asked to work at one of our other DCHS General Practice sites in exceptional circumstances

Please Note. INTERNATIONAL GRADUATES MUST BE QUALIFIED AND BE ON THE GP SPECIALIST LIST AS WELL AS THE GMC REGISTER.

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Provide face-to-face and telephone consultations for routine and urgent care.

Provide clinical care to patients as described in the job plan and in line with practice processes. This will include face-to-face and telephone triage.

Action of clinical administration, including medical reports, test results, referral letters, and any other duties as required in a timely manner.

Cover weekly on-call duties and support the service during absences.

Fortnightly rotational cover of the extended access service, which is a PCN DES requirement and takes place on Tuesdays 18:30-20:00.

Make clear consultation notes using system One.

Ensure safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective care in line with Practice disease management protocols and NICE guidelines.

Independently prescribe medications.

Review and manage patient medications following the appropriate policies and local clinical guidelines.

Work with our clinical and non-clinical team to deliver holistic and patient-centred care.

Actively participate in MDT meetings as required.

Take part in practice audits.

Actively attend and participate in educational and designated monthly training events.

To lead on key areas within the practice, such as specific QOF domains, quality standards, and practice initiatives, as agreed with the clinical lead and /or practice manager.

Provide support and debrief for our trainee registrars.

Have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.

Working for our organisation

The practice serves approximately 5,500 patients across Creswell, Langwith, and surrounding areas.

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information about this role, please review the job description and personal specification

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa’s and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)”​

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

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Our vision is to see the health of local communities improve through partnership working, putting people at the centre and looking to the future.

Our values:
1) To get the basics right - For each other, local people and communities

2) To act with compassion and respect - For each other, local people and communities

3) To make a positive difference - For each other, local people and communities

4) To value and develop teamwork - With our partners and within DCHS

5) To value diversity and inclusivity - Of each other, local people and communities.

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.