Current Vacancies

Are you a newly qualified GP looking for an exciting and supportive role to launch your career? Christchurch PCN (CPCN) is looking for applicants interested in 6 sessions per week to work within our PCN to support the healthcare needs of the local community. Candidates must demonstrate a positive and professional attitude, be fully registered with the General Medical Council, and possess strong teamwork skills to contribute effectively to a collaborative healthcare environment.

This position will be based across our 4 practices, Christchurch Medical Practice, Farmhouse Surgery, Highcliffe Medical Centre and Stour Surgery serving over 48,000 patients.

We pride ourselves on delivering the very best care to our patients, conducting high quality clinical research to help us improve NHS care by finding which treatments work best and a commitment to mentoring and developing our team to enhance our service.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations including home visits.
• Manage a personal caseload and provide holistic care for patients with diverse needs.
• Undertake triage and same-day clinical duties as part of a duty doctor rota.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatments/interventions for patients.
• Prescribe and review medications in accordance with PCN core practice policies and NICE guidance.
• Refer patients to secondary or specialist care as appropriate.
• Contribute to long-term condition management and preventative healthcare initiatives.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, and QOF delivery.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records using clinical systems (e.g. SystmOne/EMIS).

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in Christchurch PCN and practice meetings, contributing to local development.
• Collaborate with other ARRS roles (e.g. pharmacists, care coordinators, paramedics) to enhance patient care.
• Support care navigation and personalised care planning.
• Maintain professional development and compliance with revalidation requirements.
• Adhere to Christchurch PCN & core practice policies including safeguarding, infection control, and prescribing protocols.
• This list is not exhaustive.

Job Requirements

• Fully qualified GP, on the GMC GP Register and NHS England Performer List.
• Preferably within 2 years post-CCT (in line with ARRS eligibility for new-to-practice GPs).
• Excellent communication, clinical, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Understanding of the NHS Long Term Plan and role of PCNs.
• Strong communication in English, both written and verbal.

This post is funded under the NHS England Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).