To be eligible to apply for the ARRS GP role candidates must:

Must not have been substantively employed as a GP in general practice previously; or Is not employed in a temporary capacity as a locum; and/or Upon commencement of employment is less than 2 years beyond their certificate of completion of training being issued by the GMC.

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 We're offering 6 sessions for this position. You will have a reduced workload in line with NHS financial restrictions. On-calls and home visits not ordinarily required and your sessions will be 10x15 minute appointments as well as additional admin work as required. You will be required to work flexibly across the PCN GP practices and premises and potentially across the Wakefield District. As the role requires you to commute across the Wakefield District 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. Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficent applications for the role Main duties of the job 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. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details of the role. About us Conexus Healthcare is a community interest company and is the federation for general practice in Wakefield. The following job description outlines the role's purpose, the working arrangements and then details the specific duties and responsibilities for this job. The job description should be read in conjunction with other information you have been provided with as part of the recruitment and selection process. Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of the responsibilities of this role. Person Specification Experience

Experience of working in primary care in an area with significant health problems Experience of providing primary care in and out of hours Development of areas of clinical expertise Experience of audit and improving care for patients

Qualifications

MBBS or equivalent medical degree Full registration with GMC Certification of Completion of Training (JCPTGP/PMETB) Inclusion on Performers List MRCGP Evidence of a commitment to ongoing personal & professional development

Other

Committed to working as part of a multi- disciplinary, multi-agency primary care team Openness to explore alternative working practices

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both written and verbally. Good organisational skills Able to work under pressure Working on own initiative IT skills (including word processing and database work) as relevant to General Practice Committed to quality and patient satisfaction Committed to equal opportunities

Knowledge and Understanding

Understanding the role of medical services in a wider public health agenda Knowledge of the demographic characteristics that affect health and health care in the area Understanding current NHS policies

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr