Job summary

Primary Care Networks (PCNs) form a key building block of the NHS long-term plan. Bringing general practices together to work at scale has been a policy priority for some years for a range of reasons, including improving the ability of practices to recruit and retain staff; to manage financial and estates pressures; to provide a wider range of services to patients and to more easily integrate with the wider health and care system

Following the release of ARRS GP funding we are looking for a GP, to join Chester Central Primary Care Network on a six month fixed term salaried contact. We will consider applications for a minimum of four sessions with a start date of January 2027, but are prepared to wait for the right candidate .

As a reflection of the lower sessional rate the post holder will not be required to complete home visits or duty doctor (on call) duties.

Our clinical system for all practices is EMIS Web and we have a structured administrative team to help with letters, results, medication management, etc.

Working as part of our multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to support and care for a diverse patient group

We reserve the right to close the application early, so would encourage early application

Main duties of the job

• Working across a maximum of three of the six practices you will undertake a variety of duties including face to face and telephone consultations and queries, with no home visits.
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting medical problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the organisation.
• Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems;
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness;
• Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with practice disease management protocols;
• Recording clear consultation notes to agreed standards;
• Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements;
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions;
• All general duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

About us

Chester Central PCN is a well established PCN, delivering excellent care to over 41,000 patients across the city of Chester. We have six practices, four of which are in one building, The Elms Medical Practice, Fountains Medical Practice, Northgate Medical Centre and Northgate Village Surgery, with Garden Lane Medical Centre and St. Werburghs practice for the homeless within a short walking distance.

We have a number of excellent additional roles (ARRS) within our PCN including social prescriber link workers, clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, paramedics, dieticians, and physiotherapists which offer additional patient services and allow the Doctors to focus on patient care and signpost to the most relevant colleague or team.

We have two clinical directors who work closely together and a PCN Manager, who manages the day to day needs of the PCN and together offer a strong leadership team.

The practices within the PCN have all secured a rating of GOOD by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The PCN is an established limited company having moved to this model in 2023.

We offer:

• NHS pension scheme.
• Full compliance with the BMA contract
• Excellent training opportunities and progression provided

Job summary

Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in Primary Care?

At Northgate Village Surgery, we are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to work autonomously while helping to shape and deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to our growing patient population.

As a valued member of our clinical team, you will play a key role in the management of long-term conditions, health promotion, screening programmes, immunisations, cervical screening, wound care and preventative healthcare services. You will also contribute to quality improvement initiatives and support the ongoing development of nursing services across the practice

At Northgate Village Surgery, our mission is to create a collaborative and rewarding experience for both patients and staff. We are committed to delivering excellent patient care while supporting our team members to develop professionally and thrive in their roles.

The practice values high quality care for our patients, therefore it is key for the candidate to have excellent clinical and interpersonal skills to ensure that care is provided safely, effectively and to a high standard. This role is for 25- 30 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

Essential skills:

• Chronic disease management
• Adult and Childhood immunisations
• Wound care management
• Cervical cytology
• Promotion of healthy lifestyle choices

Desirable skills:

• Diabetes Management
• Competent in wound care and ulcer assessment and compression dressings
• Dopplers
• Travel health
• Taking and interpreting ECGs
• Pill & HRT Checks
• Experience with EMIS Web

About us

You would work alongside very supportive GPs, who operate an open-door policy where sharing ideas is widely encouraged, where we prioritise work life balance and at the same time strive to provide excellent patient care.

The practice is a member of the Chester Central PCN which offers our patients appointments with a Clinical Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Paramedic for home visits, dietician and Doctors..

The practice is a high achieving EMIS Web Practice and would ideally expect the successful candidate to have experience of managing QOF patients with long term conditions and acute illnesses.

If you would like more information or to arrange an informal visit please speak to Julie Spinks Practice Manager on01244 564319or email [email protected]