Locum GP

Furthermore, the

post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice,

contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example,

maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the

multidisciplinary team.

The role is to

support, mentor, and supervise other healthcare professionals within the

organisation and be an integral part of the general practice team

The following are the core

responsibilities of the Locum GP in delivering health services.

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Work as agreed in accordance

with the practice timetable

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The delivery of highly

effective medical care to the entitled population

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The provision of services

commensurate with the primary care contract

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Clinically examine and assess

patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan

clinical care accordingly, referring patients to other services/agencies in a

timely manner, utilising practice and any other local guidelines

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Generic prescribing adhering to

local and national guidance

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Prioritise health problems and

intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency

situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

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Effective management of

long-term conditions

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Support patients to adopt

strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care

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Processing of administration in

a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other

associated administrative tasks

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Review medications following

the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care

pathways

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Maintain accurate clinical

records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

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On a

rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

Work collaboratively, accepting

an equal share of the practice workload

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Adhere to best practice

recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

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Support the delivery of

anticipatory care plans

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On an opportune basis, provide

health promotion advice

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Contribute to the successful

implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the

practice

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Attend and contribute

effectively to practice meetings as required

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Contribute effectively to the

development and maintenance of the practice, including clinical governance and

training

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Be aware of duties and

responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies

and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

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Ensure compliance with the

appraisal process

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Prepare and complete the

revalidation process to remain fit to practice

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Commit to self-learning and instill

an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

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Review and always adhere to

practice protocols and policies

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Support the Partners in

achieving the strategic aims of the practice

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Encourage collaborative

working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of

continuous improvement

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Conduct home visits as agreed

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Be an integral part of the

general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and

multi-disciplinary team

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There may be, on occasion, a

requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such

as workload and staffing levels

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Conduct out-of-hours duties as

mutually agreed

Fieldhead Surgery is a GP practice based in Huddersfield, committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred primary care to the local community. The practice delivers comprehensive services designed to support both the immediate and long-term health needs of patients.

Services include routine and urgent appointments, chronic disease management, health promotion and screening, minor illness care, and access to a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. Fieldhead Surgery focuses on compassionate, accessible, and effective care, while continually improving services and working collaboratively with local health partners to meet the needs of its patients.

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