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In today's update we are covering:
(Click the links below to access the sections)

Headlines
  1. Enhanced Access Hubs - locum opportunities
  2. Record Sharing in PCS EA Modules
  3. ANP and Visiting service Closure 30th September
  4. September 2022 briefing
  5. GP Recruitment - Skilled worker visa
Opportunities and vacancies
  1. Enhances Access Hubs - locum opportunities
  2. Vasectomy Surgeon roles
  3. We’re recruiting for GPs
  4. Current Job vacancies at PCS
Upcoming Events
  1. Menopause events in October
  2. Sign up for contraception update and fitter forum webinars
  3. PCS AGM invite
Get involved
  1. Driving assessment service
  2. SYB Testing of new training products
  3. Post-CCT Fellowship opportunities
  4. Register your interest areas and any research requests
  5. PCS 'drop-in' sessions
Headlines
Enhanced Access Update

All practices in PCNs which have commissioned the PCS at-scale Enhanced Access service should now have received all the guidance on how to book appointment. The service goes live this Saturday 1st October. 

The changes in the service model, include incorporating a full MDT means there is some additional guidance on booking Long Term Condition (LTC), and Medication reviews, so please ensure reception have a copy of the summary table we provided with the guidance.
Record Sharing in PCS Enhanced Access Modules

All patients booked into a PCS hub module will need to have their record sharing enabled for PCS to see the records and treat appropriately, we will refer any patients without recording sharing enabled back to their registered practice for this to be actioned.
REMINDER: ANP and Visiting service Closure 30th September
 
The CCG and now ICB have supported general practice with Covid funding via PCS to provide in hours ANP and Paramedic visiting services. The funding for these will finish on 30th September and the service will close on that date. 

We are exploring the idea of using some of the Enhanced Access hours in-hours to continue this service, and have discussed this with the ICB and three test PCNs. The idea has had a mixed response, so we'll re-visiting this idea in October, once practices/PCNs get a feel for EA, and the impact of the visiting services closure.

We will continue to provide updates in future service updates.
September 2022 briefing 

Please find attached the PCS Briefing for September.
Read here
GP Recruitment – Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

PCS has a small number of Skilled Worker Visas in order to seek to fill long term vacancies within Clover practices.
 
As we are going through the process of using these visas, and developing specialist experience with them to recruit GPs.  We would like to offer any help/support we can provide to any Sheffield Practices who are intending to use such visas or are interested in understanding more.
 
If you would like to discuss, please email pcs.enquiries@nhs.net
Opportunities and vacancies 
Enhanced Access Hubs - locum opportunities
 
PCS is still looking for cover the final few ANP, nurse and HCA shifts. We also have a reception vacancy at Norwood on a Tuesday and Thursday evening. If you know anyone who would be interested in shifts on a long term or ad hoc basis please contact Alicia.proud@nhs.net
Vasectomy Surgeon roles

PCS are looking to expand capacity within the Vasectomy service by offering additional sessions. We are looking for qualified vasectomy surgeons who are interested in working with the service.

Pre-Procedure Counselling is currently offered via telephone consult and procedures are performed at Darnall Primary Care Centre. From October we have the ability to run theses sessions during weekday evenings or on Saturdays. If you are interested please contact Holly Reddish Operations Manager holly.reddish@nhs.net
We’re recruiting for GPs

Our size, and the breadth of our services, mean that as a salaried GP at Primary Care Sheffield you can mix traditional GP sessions with a variety of opportunities to create your perfect role. We are particularly interested in GP’s who’d like a role with specific Geriatric sessions and remit. We are also interested in exploring GP’s to do remote back office functions
Our other type of opportunities on offer include:
  • Traditional Salaried role In Heeley, Darnall or Tinsley
  • Leading a MDT team undertaking proactive vulnerable adult health and social care visits and review based on Sevenhills+ HSJ award winning service
  • Working in an out of hours setting
  • Becoming a Trainer
  • Opportunities in sexual health services
We can offer a great deal of flexibility around how the role us structured and when sessions are delivered. We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic, and motivated Doctor to work with us. A doctor who provides excellent care and has a true passion for improving health outcomes for our patients.
 
Please contact pcs.enquiries@nhs.net for more information.
Other Job vacancies at PCS

We're recruiting, please see current roles available at PCS below:

Alternatively you are able to send us your CV via pcs.enquiries@nhs.net
Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Closing 2nd October)
Sexual Healthcare Assistant (Closing 8th October)
Mental Health Practitioner (Closing 15th October)
Health Care Assistant (Closing 17th October)
Practice Nurse - Extended Hours (Closing 17th October)
Upcoming events
Menopause events in October

World Menopause Day is taking place on the 18thOctober, the purpose of which is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. As an ICB we are promoting menopause throughout October.

Menopause festival is taking place on Saturday 8th October and can accommodate 600 attendees. Open to NHS and social care staff plus one, link for booking below:     
Click here to register (8th October)
There are also two more events, Sleep Essentials for Women - Tuesday 13th Oct - 1pm and Pensions and Menopause – 20th October 3pm-4pm which when we have the links we will include how to register.
Sign up for contraception update and fitter forum webinars 

We are currently working alongside Organon to run a series of FREE webinars aimed at clinicians hosted by Michelle Jobling (Therapy Area Specialist – Womens Health) and Sara Pearson (FRT nurse).
 
These sessions aim to build on the knowledge foundation of clinicians working in/with women’s contraception patients and touch on any changes in guidance or best practice.
 
Please see below for further details and how to register:
Full details and how to register here
PCS AGM Invite and registration 

You can now register for our Primary Care Sheffield 'virtual AGM' where we will look at the last year's report and work together on plans for the coming year. 

Primary Care Sheffield ‘virtual AGM’

Thursday 6 October, 6pm - 7.30pm.
Read invitation email and agenda here
Click here to register
Get involved
Driving assessment service 
 
William Merritt Centre is an NHS provider and charity who aim to enable greater independence for disabled people of all ages. All assessments are FREE when referred by an NHS healthcare professionals.

Assessments include, fitness to drive, driver and passenger access, car seat clinics and scooter assessments.
Find out more here
Visit website here
SYB Testing of new training products

Deadline to complete the form: 30th September 2022

The SYB are inviting all primary care clinicians to be involved in some of the testing of new training products. they are testing out the use of artificial intelligence and virtual reality which enable clinicians to practice the art of good clinical consultation without the need for a live patient. Watch how the avatars respond to your questions, diagnostics, and treatments. They need you to access and use the library of scenarios then to give your honest feedback on your experience and what if any value you feel that this may bring to the primary care training experience.
Read poster here
Complete form to participate here
Post-CCT Fellowship opportunities
 

We have exciting opportunities for newly qualified GPs to join our CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated, HSJ Award winning, practices in Sheffield on regional ‘Trailblazer’ and ‘Leadership’ fellowship schemes.

These are innovative posts available for GPs in their first 5 years after qualification and include funded time out-of-practice to develop your professional skills. In 2022/23, Health Education England will fund 25 fellowships across Yorkshire and Humber. We are hosting four of these posts.
Read more
Register your interest areas and any research requests

Please register your interest areas, so we can contact you directly when any opportunity arises to be involved in project development or similar.
PCS capture form – interest areas or research requests
PCS 'drop-in' sessions

The PCS team is always keen to hear about anything you would like to raise with us in the way of feedback or any ideas you may have on how we might shape things going forwards. 
Book a meeting with one of our senior team members
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