Job summary
The Salaried GP will work as an autonomous practitioner, providing safe, high-quality and patient-centred general medical services to the practice population. The postholder will work collaboratively with the GP Partners, Salaried GP, nursing team, ARRS colleagues and the wider practice team, while maintaining the professional standards expected by the GMC.
The postholder will contribute to the effective running and continued development of the practice, including clinical governance, quality improvement, education and the delivery of contractual and locally commissioned services.
Clinical responsibilities
· Provide face-to-face, telephone and other appropriate consultations, assessing, diagnosing, treating and managing patients presenting with acute, long-term and complex conditions.
· Undertake appropriate clinical examinations, investigations, referrals and follow-up, arranging onward care where required.
· Prescribe safely and effectively in line with current evidence, local formularies, medicines optimisation guidance and antimicrobial stewardship principles.
· Develop and review care plans with patients, supporting shared decision-making, self-management, preventative healthcare and health promotion.
· Recognise and respond appropriately to clinical risk, deteriorating patients, safeguarding concerns and urgent or emergency presentations.
· Undertake home visits and care home work where clinically appropriate and in accordance with practice arrangements.
· Maintain accurate, clear, contemporaneous and confidential clinical records using the practice clinical system.
Clinical administration
· Complete all self-generated clinical administration arising from consultations, including referrals, prescriptions, tasks, correspondence and follow-up, accurately and within agreed timescales.
· Undertake an appropriate share of pathology and laboratory results, reviewing and acting on results safely and promptly.
· Participate in the practice arrangements for Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) prescription signing.
· Review and act on hospital correspondence and other clinical documents allocated to the postholder.
· Support the appropriate management of workflow and communicate clearly with patients and colleagues regarding agreed actions and follow-up.
Teamwork and practice development
· Work effectively with GPs, nurses, healthcare staff, pharmacists, care coordinators, mental health professionals, social prescribers, physiotherapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
· Attend and contribute to relevant clinical, practice and educational meetings, including significant event reviews and safeguarding discussions.
· Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, prescribing improvement, QOF, QIF and other contractual or locally commissioned work as agreed.
· Support the education and development of GP trainees, medical students and other colleagues where appropriate to the postholder's competence and role.
· Contribute positively to service development and the effective use of the practice triage model and wider multidisciplinary workforce.
Professional responsibilities
· Maintain full GMC registration, a licence to practise, inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List and appropriate medical indemnity.
· Maintain professional knowledge and competence through appraisal, revalidation, continuing professional development and mandatory training.
· Work within professional competence and seek advice or support when appropriate.
· Comply with practice policies and procedures, including those relating to prescribing, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, information governance, health and safety, equality and dignity at work.
Confidentiality and information governance
The postholder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, carers, staff and the practice. All information must be handled lawfully, securely and only for authorised purposes, in accordance with UK data protection legislation, NHS confidentiality requirements, professional duties and practice policies.
Safeguarding
The postholder must recognise and act on concerns relating to children and adults at risk, follow local safeguarding procedures, attend required training and contribute to safeguarding meetings and information sharing where appropriate.
Health safety and infection prevention
The postholder must take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others, follow practice arrangements for lone working and personal safety, use equipment appropriately, report incidents and hazards, and comply with infection prevention and control procedures.
Equality diversity and inclusion
The postholder will respect the privacy, dignity, rights, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues, and provide care and work in a manner that is inclusive, non-judgemental and consistent with equality legislation and practice policy.
Flexibility of the role
This job description summarises the main duties of the post and is not exhaustive. Duties may be reviewed and amended following discussion with the postholder to meet the developing needs of the practice, provided they remain appropriate to the role and the postholder's competence.
To apply for this job email your details to ssicbnst.teansurgery@staffs.nhs.uk